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iPod touch and iPod nano Getting Camera?
The iPhone Blog —
... Macrumors is also showing off a case that, if real, re-enforces the iPod nano camera rumors as well. Absent the iPod touch interface and processor power, however, it’s hard to see that being functional for anything but still photography. That being said, it remains a great way for Apple to keep moving the traditional iPod line forward even as it approaches market saturation. ...
Leaked Case Images Confirm Forthcoming iPods
Gearlog —
... What makes this red rubber case stand out is the inclusion of an extra hole on the case, a "hold for a camera in the back." Another leaked case spotted on DealExtreme appears to confirm the rumors of a camera added to the forthcoming iPod Nano. ...
iPod touch, nano might get cameras
The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) —
... cut out for... yes, a camera. Macrumors has a few juicy shots of both nano and touch-sized iPod cases with said holes. These match up with sketches reported by ...
Apple Looking to Add Photog Flair to iPod Line?
TheAppleBlog —
... Evidence is mounting to suggest that Apple is indeed planning on bringing at least one new hardware feature to the iPod touch. First, it was just general whisperings, which included the addition of a video camera after the appearance of the iPhone 3GS with similar functions. Then, a crop of case designs turned up that boasted a cut-out hole, presumably to allow outside access for a camera lens. Now, Apple is said to be ...
The Iphone Spot — ... the camera: The reliability of these early case designs has been mixed in the past. While they have been accurate with the iPhone 3G design, they were also responsible for many of the iPhone Nano claims which never came true. Still, the design of the iPod Nano’s camera location is consistent with sketches provided by iLounge in May. iLounge also reported that the iPod Nano would be getting a camera with its next revision. Via Macrumors Thanks to Adam for the tip
Rumor: Next-gen iPods to sport video cameras
Macworld —
... . According to its sources in Asia, Apple has purchased a massive number of camera modules just like the ones in the iPhone 3GS. Due to the substantial size of the order, it is assumed that these cameras are meant for the iPod line. Another rumor comes from MacRumors in the form of protective iPod cases . Leaked cases are actually a pretty reliable indicator of what’s happening with iPods; it is exactly how the latest version of the iPod nano was revealed ahead of its time. These supposed cases for the iPod touch and iPod nano sport a little hole where a camera eye could peek ...
More evidence supports earlier iPod camera rumors
Infinite Loop —
... references to case designs for both an iPod touch and iPod nano that have cutouts where a camera lens could be expected. Case designs helped to out the iPhone 3G and the fourth-gen iPod nano before official announcements from Apple, but the ...
Why Apple Could Kill Your Camera
MacBytes.com —
... that Apple has placed orders for a "massive number" of camera modules for the iPod. If Arrington is correct, it's a logical step. Meanwhile, MacRumors has spotted cases for the iPod touch and the iPod nano that suggest they will both have built-in cameras. Putting a camera on the iPod touch would only add a capability that the iPhone--which runs on the same software--has had from the start. And even the low-end iPod nano is crammed with capabilities, including the ability to hold more than to 7,000 photos. Putting a cheap digital camera part onto an iPod, however, is ...
From Berlin with love: Hama cases for rumored iPod touch with camera
The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) —
... is built around the iPod, and all signs point towards new iPod touch and iPod nano models with a marquee new feature: cameras. As the cavalcade of case manufacturer leaks continues, ...
