Filed under: Rumors, Odds and ends, Apple, iPod nano, iPod touch
Rumor: Chinese manufacturers building cases (with cameras) for new iPod touch, nano
Here's a story that, strangely, makes sense. Cult of Mac is saying that these cases above are already being made by Chinese manufacturers, in advance of what they call the "worst-kept secret in China": that Apple will be announcing new versions of the iPod touch and the iPod nano in September, complete with cameras on both. These aren't cases comissioned by Apple, they're Chinese companies that have supposedly heard about the dimensions and feature placement of Apple's next products, and are making third-party accessories to match, even before the official announcement here in the US.
Apparently these guys heard about the dimensions back in May, and they're so certain of the information that they're shipping samples and taking orders from US retailers. True or not? We have no idea -- certainly there's enough photos of the new cases on Cult of Mac's site to be convinced, and that Apple would release new versions of popular iPods right before back to school and the holidays isn't just believable, it's business as usual.
But the camera on there is the interesting move -- is it a video or still camera? Why is the iPod touch's camera centered instead of offset like every other iPhone camera? Will there be new software capabilities for taking and sharing pictures on these devices? That's all still up in the air. We guess we'll find out in a few months.
[via Silicon Alley Insider]
Apparently these guys heard about the dimensions back in May, and they're so certain of the information that they're shipping samples and taking orders from US retailers. True or not? We have no idea -- certainly there's enough photos of the new cases on Cult of Mac's site to be convinced, and that Apple would release new versions of popular iPods right before back to school and the holidays isn't just believable, it's business as usual.
But the camera on there is the interesting move -- is it a video or still camera? Why is the iPod touch's camera centered instead of offset like every other iPhone camera? Will there be new software capabilities for taking and sharing pictures on these devices? That's all still up in the air. We guess we'll find out in a few months.
[via Silicon Alley Insider]
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Binja said 7:46PM on 7-23-2009
I realize that everyone will just say it is for a lanyard, but...
Anyone else noticed that every one of these rumored nano cases has two little holes at the bottom? Surely, lanyards are not that popular?
Discuss.
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ijohnjones said 9:12PM on 7-23-2009
I sorta figured one hole is the camera and the other is the mic if it is going to also do video...
Oliver Taylor said 8:00PM on 7-23-2009
TUAW, although you do a great job, I really think that you, as well as every other Apple site, should consider not posting news obtained from Chinese manufacturers, due to the tragic story of the Foxconn employee who is no longer here.
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Fai said 8:08PM on 7-23-2009
Why should they refrain from posting just because some guy killed himself? Don't people do that just about every day?
Juaquin said 9:08PM on 7-23-2009
Don't feed the troll.
oboewan said 9:02PM on 7-23-2009
Two words:
iPhone nano
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oboewan said 9:15PM on 7-23-2009
Also, that iPod touch is a 2G (or possibly a 3G) but it's running OS1...?
SKEPTICAL
Jon said 10:42PM on 7-23-2009
It really doesn't look like a real iPod Touch, it looks like one of those paper inserts they put in the cases to sell at retail.
Mohd. said 10:32PM on 7-23-2009
Maybe its a camera with flash on the iPod Touch, who knows.
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Jon said 10:44PM on 7-23-2009
Does anyone else think that the nano's screen looks larger than the current one? It just looks taller to me. And also, the click wheel looks closer to the screen than the one on the current nano.
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oboewan said 10:50PM on 7-23-2009
Yeah, a 3:2 screen is the rumor du jour (aside from the camera) about the nano 5g. (The 4g has a 4:3 screen
oakie said 5:02AM on 7-24-2009
"Why is the iPod touch's camera centered instead of offset like every other iPhone camera?"
because the wifi antenna is in the way of where the camera is placed compared to the iphone. so if it is to be moved, why NOT center it?
BTW, it's not centered on the iphone due to the placement of the SIM card.
brain. use it.
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MRCUR said 9:31AM on 7-24-2009
I have to agree with Oakie here... Come on Mike, you can CLEARLY see the large spot for the WiFi antenna. There's no reason for Apple to move that around when it's been there ever since the first gen iPod Touch.
Please, don't pose questions just to have a closing to the post.
tyler138 said 8:23AM on 7-24-2009
i can see why they would put one on the touch, but why on the nano...
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MRCUR said 9:32AM on 7-24-2009
Why NOT the Nano?
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MRCUR said 9:32AM on 7-24-2009
This comment was in reply to #14 tyler138... Stupid IE8 refreshed the page while typing.
samuel said 6:48PM on 7-26-2009
I just hope that camera comes with GPS
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