New iPhone and iPod Touch Details? iPod to Get Camera?

MacRumors · May 15, 2009, 10:37 AM

HardMac claims that they have heard some interesting tidbits about future iPhones and iPods from their sources.

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- The future iPhone models will have exactly the same shape and size than the current iPhone 3G, despite fakes and rumors circulating.
- Apple should refresh models for the iPod nano and Touch in september. Both should now include a camera, similarly to the iPhone.

The iPhone retaining it's current shape and size is perhaps consistent with the recent rumors from China, but the addition of a camera to the iPod Touch and iPod Nano is a new possibility.

A camera on the iPod Touch may make the most sense as it would bring the iPhone and iPod Touch closer together in terms of features. A camera addition to the iPod Nano, however, would be a surprise. There has been talk that Apple might be positioning video to be a killer feature in the next iPhones, and this could be an extension of that.

Meanwhile, some Best Buy inventory screenshots reveal some product placeholders for something called "Project Charlie". Some are speculating that this could be the new iPhone, but we have our doubts of the significance of this. In the past, it's been shown that Best Buy frequently adds inventory items without any insider knowledge.

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Unspoken Demise · May 15, 2009, 10:37 AM

Ooooh. Sounds interesting. However, why would they add a camera to the iPod Touch. Yes, it would be nice, but you dont want to give to many similarities between the iPhone and iPod Touch. Then what would be the incentive to get an iPhone, if your iPod Touch can do almost all the things an iPhone can do? It doesn't seem like a good move from a business stand point, but its great for consumers.

Roessnakhan · May 15, 2009, 10:39 AM

Camera on the nano? Weiiiird.

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Originally Posted by Unspoken Demise

However, why would they add a camera to the iPod Touch.

The touch is essentially a PDA, and with apps like Facebook and Twitter (with TwitPic), it would be a welcome feature on the touch. The nano on the other hand is kooky.

edesignuk · May 15, 2009, 10:40 AM

The iPhone's current form seems pretty much spot on. I don't think anyone has a problem with how it looks or feels (other than the plasticness, but you're not going to get rid of that now, this is a mass market device).

All they can do is bump up internal specification of the hardware really, and that's all they need to do.

Unspoken Demise · May 15, 2009, 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by edesignuk

The iPhone's current form seems pretty much spot on. I don't think anyone has a problem with how it looks or feels (other than the plasticness, but you're not going to get rid of that now, this is a mass market device).

All they can do is bump up internal specification of the hardware really, and that's all they need to do.

Here's hoping for better processing power and a better lasting battery.

Big money big money no whammy no whammy....

Anyways, I dislike the back of the 3g. But you're absolutly right, they won't do away with it.

talkingfuture · May 15, 2009, 10:42 AM

Can't say I ever felt the need for a camera on my iPod but you never know.

Small White Car · May 15, 2009, 10:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Unspoken Demise

Ooooh. Sounds interesting. However, why would they add a camera to the iPod Touch. Yes, it would be nice, but you dont want to give to many similarities between the iPhone and iPod Touch.

Uh...why not?

I'm pretty sure Apple makes a profit from selling an iPod.

mogzieee · May 15, 2009, 10:44 AM

I will be so annoyed if the touch gets a camera... lol.

Although, then, those iPod's would FLY off the shelves.

remmy · May 15, 2009, 10:46 AM

I do wonder how good the camera would be on the ipod touch?

Unspoken Demise · May 15, 2009, 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Small White Car

Uh...why not?

I'm pretty sure Apple makes a profit from selling an iPod.

Well sure, they'll make money irregardless. But if you shorten the gap between the iPod Touch and iPhone then you reduce the incentive to get an iPhone. However, I see your point. They make money one way or another.

TraceyS/FL · May 15, 2009, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Unspoken Demise

Ooooh. Sounds interesting. However, why would they add a camera to the iPod Touch. Yes, it would be nice, but you dont want to give to many similarities between the iPhone and iPod Touch. Then what would be the incentive to get an iPhone, if your iPod Touch can do almost all the things an iPhone can do? It doesn't seem like a good move from a business stand point, but its great for consumers.

A camera is so NOT an incentive at all for me to consider an iPhone over a Touch. Not at all... i don't get that argument.

The basis for that decision - for me is:

1. do i want the monthly BILL that comes with a phone? How long term stable is my income level. 2 years ago when i got my current smartphone i never thought i'd be where i am today in that area. Locking into a high price for 2 years is a scary thought.

2. what carrier is it on? In my case AT&T would be a bad choice since everyone i call is on Verizon.

But it's NEVER been, hey, i'm getting the iPhone over the Touch because it has a camera. Of course, i rarely use the camera on my phone now...

Don't get me wrong, i'd love to see a camera added, but in today's economy Apple wants units sold, so there can be Apps bought. The addition of the camera might help increase Touch sales, and allow some people to not break their budgets by entering a contract for 2 years.

I hope it's true - i just wish it wasn't a September thing.

tobefirst · May 15, 2009, 10:48 AM

A camera on the nano? I'm not buying this rumor.

SwiftLives · May 15, 2009, 10:51 AM

Perhaps the "nano" is referring to the iPod Touch nano?

skidoo99 · May 15, 2009, 10:51 AM

With the 3.0 software developers will have access to the port on the iphone and ipod touch. Is there anything stopping someone like Verizon from making an adapter for their high speed data network? Couple the touch with Sykpe (or a similar program) and high speed data access and there isn't much of need to get an iPhone.

Shiner · May 15, 2009, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Unspoken Demise

Well sure, they'll make money irregardless. But if you shorten the gap between the iPod Touch and iPhone then you reduce the incentive to get an iPhone. However, I see your point. They make money one way or another.

I am still missing your point. Who cares if the incentive to purchase the iphone goes down?

liveccam · May 15, 2009, 10:53 AM

Its always nice to see the Touch improved upon. I bought it specifically to use as a PDA on wifi and it hasn't been a disappointment. The Iphone and it's insane monthly charges for cellular and data access just isn't worth the price or the hassle of the contract. With many great apps unusable over 3G anyway, why bother? I can't wait to see a Touch with a faster CPU, more memory, and perhaps a camera.

H$R · May 15, 2009, 10:53 AM

If they keep this plastic back on the iPhone I hope they at least changed a bit of it to make it more sturdier and prevent it from cracking..

I wish it was some kind of grip as seen in earlier rumors. That would be a lot more useful.

Small White Car · May 15, 2009, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Unspoken Demise

Well sure, they'll make money irregardless. But if you shorten the gap between the iPod Touch and iPhone then you reduce the incentive to get an iPhone. However, I see your point. They make money one way or another.

Yeah, you're thinking like AT&T. But they don't have any say in this.

I don't think Apple really cares if you buy an iPhone or an iPod, as long as you pick one of the two.

Optimus Frag · May 15, 2009, 10:53 AM

Gotta admit, it never occurred to me to put a camera on any of the iPods.

But now it's been mentioned I'm thinking why it hasn't been done before.

jholzner · May 15, 2009, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by tobefirst

A camera on the nano? I'm not buying this rumor.

Maybe we'll see the intro of the iPod touch nano/mini

jamesryanbell · May 15, 2009, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Unspoken Demise

Well sure, they'll make money irregardless. But if you shorten the gap between the iPod Touch and iPhone then you reduce the incentive to get an iPhone. However, I see your point. They make money one way or another.

Not trying to be a jerk but i'm a grammar nazi, so please put up with me.

"Irregardless" doesn't make sense. It would be "regardless".

Vulpinemac · May 15, 2009, 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by TraceyS/FL

I hope it's true - i just wish it wasn't a September thing.

What makes you think it is? There's at least a reasonable chance that it's a June thing.

qbricc · May 15, 2009, 10:54 AM

Why is it that when ever the iPod touch is rumored to get a feature which is the same as the iphone that people always comments on this damaging profit for Apple. It is the phone companies which want you to choose the iphone over the touch. I'm sure that Apple profit both ways.

Bring on data plans and cameras for the ipod touch.

iOrlando · May 15, 2009, 10:54 AM

front facing camera for video chat calls........thats all i am asking for...

i know its coming..question is what year...

twoodcc · May 15, 2009, 10:55 AM

i still hope the new iphone goes back to metal casing though.

a camera on the nano? what about the classic then?

May 15, 2009, 10:40 AM	#4
edesignuk Demi-God (Moderator emeritus) Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Great(?) Britain	The iPhone's current form seems pretty much spot on. I don't think anyone has a problem with how it looks or feels (other than the plasticness, but you're not going to get rid of that now, this is a mass market device). All they can do is bump up internal specification of the hardware really, and that's all they need to do. __________________ V's wise words Search before you post: MRoogle **Better BBC Search**

May 15, 2009, 10:42 AM	#6
talkingfuture macrumors 6502a Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: The back of beyond.	Can't say I ever felt the need for a camera on my iPod but you never know. __________________ Futuristical bloggery with a twist.

May 15, 2009, 10:44 AM	#8
mogzieee macrumors 6502a Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Oxford, UK.	I will be so annoyed if the touch gets a camera... lol. Although, then, those iPod's would FLY off the shelves. __________________ 15" MacBook Pro 2.4GHz, 8GB iPod touch, 1GB iPod shuffle, MobileMe. website. blog. twitter.

May 15, 2009, 10:48 AM	#12
tobefirst macrumors 68030 Join Date: Jan 2005	A camera on the nano? I'm not buying this rumor. __________________ prayanewsong

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SwiftLives macrumors Demi-God Join Date: Dec 2001	Perhaps the "nano" is referring to the iPod Touch nano? __________________ portfolio \| blog iMac 24" 2.3GHz \| MacBook Pro 15" 2.6GHz \| iPhone 3G 16GB White \| iPod 5.5G 80GB Black

May 15, 2009, 10:37 AM	#2
Unspoken Demise macrumors Demi-God Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: JESUS SAVES...passes to Moses, shoots, SCORES!!!	Ooooh. Sounds interesting. However, why would they add a camera to the iPod Touch. Yes, it would be nice, but you dont want to give to many similarities between the iPhone and iPod Touch. Then what would be the incentive to get an iPhone, if your iPod Touch can do almost all the things an iPhone can do? It doesn't seem like a good move from a business stand point, but its great for consumers.

May 15, 2009, 10:46 AM	#9
remmy macrumors 6502a Join Date: Jul 2007	I do wonder how good the camera would be on the ipod touch?

May 15, 2009, 10:51 AM	#14
skidoo99 macrumors newbie Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Elgin, IL	With the 3.0 software developers will have access to the port on the iphone and ipod touch. Is there anything stopping someone like Verizon from making an adapter for their high speed data network? Couple the touch with Sykpe (or a similar program) and high speed data access and there isn't much of need to get an iPhone.

May 15, 2009, 10:53 AM	#16
liveccam macrumors newbie Join Date: Apr 2009	Its always nice to see the Touch improved upon. I bought it specifically to use as a PDA on wifi and it hasn't been a disappointment. The Iphone and it's insane monthly charges for cellular and data access just isn't worth the price or the hassle of the contract. With many great apps unusable over 3G anyway, why bother? I can't wait to see a Touch with a faster CPU, more memory, and perhaps a camera.

May 15, 2009, 10:53 AM	#17
H$R macrumors 6502 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Switzerland	If they keep this plastic back on the iPhone I hope they at least changed a bit of it to make it more sturdier and prevent it from cracking.. I wish it was some kind of grip as seen in earlier rumors. That would be a lot more useful. __________________ White MacBook 2.4 Ghz, 4 GB RAM, 320 GB WD Scorpio HDD Black iPhone 3GS 32GB White iPod G3 Red iPod Nano G2

May 15, 2009, 10:53 AM	#19
Optimus Frag macrumors member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: North Yorkshire, England	Gotta admit, it never occurred to me to put a camera on any of the iPods. But now it's been mentioned I'm thinking why it hasn't been done before.

May 15, 2009, 10:54 AM	#23
qbricc macrumors newbie Join Date: Jul 2007	Always the same comments Why is it that when ever the iPod touch is rumored to get a feature which is the same as the iphone that people always comments on this damaging profit for Apple. It is the phone companies which want you to choose the iphone over the touch. I'm sure that Apple profit both ways. Bring on data plans and cameras for the ipod touch. __________________ Qbricc

May 15, 2009, 10:54 AM	#24
iOrlando macrumors 65816 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Miami Beach, Florida	front facing camera for video chat calls........thats all i am asking for... i know its coming..question is what year...

May 15, 2009, 10:55 AM	#25
twoodcc macrumors 603 Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Right side of wrong	i still hope the new iphone goes back to metal casing though. a camera on the nano? what about the classic then? __________________ tville pump Smarter than the average bear

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