New iPod Touch May Get 2 Cameras, FaceTime
Two cameras may be included in the next iPod Touch refresh.
With the third generation iPod Touch on the market since September 2009, and iOS 4.0 out the door merely weeks ago, talk of the fourth-generation device has heated up in anticipation of its annual iPod Touch September refresh. Although hardware specifics are naturally unconfirmed (although recent hardware leaks tend to make rumors more credible), the new information stems from a Xmas in July event recently held in London.
While we've already seen a prototype of the new iPod Touch with a built-in camera, the new "leaked" specs changes the previous specs. According to a previous report, the device sported a built-in Jabil/Mflex OV2665-6S 2-megapixel camera, however suppliers attending the London event now say that the device will have a 5-megapixel camera--along with a built-n flash--capable of shooting HD video (720p like the iPhone 4). Users will also have the ability to upload videos directly to YouTube from the device.
As for other new features, the new iPod Touch may feature a front-facing camera as well, as it's said to ship with support for FaceTime, a one-tap video calling service that connects users over a Wi-Fi connection. The new iPod Touch will also supposedly offer a gyroscope--in addition to the current accelerometer--to better enhance its gaming capabilities.
Suppliers indicated that the new device is expected to make an appearance during the annual iPod refresh slated for September.
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So it's basically an iPhone minus the cell phone/3G from what I understand.
So it's basically an iPhone minus the cell phone/3G from what I understand.
and $2,000 less a month to keep a plan on it. I'm sure they'll sell well just as the other ipod touches did, but i'm also sure they'll be much more expensive than the iphone prices also.
*yawn* The next "revolutionary" product from Apple.
Hmm...I was hoping it would get a new look. Maybe make the back like an iPad or iMac...or like the iPhone 4. But I guess not.
The only thing I will buy from Apple is iPod, and I was hoping they would give it special treatment.
My 1st gen ipod touch is still fun to use but this is tempting.
If a Skype type app works on it, would make a nice house phone.
Cameras... maybe. Facetime I seriously doubt it since you need both cellular network to place the call and wi-fi to face-time. but hey, keep talking about it and maybe they'll enable it but only with the rear camera...
like i'm surprised...
I'm just amazed how small and powerful digital cameras have become.
You have to give credit where credit is due, apple is very good at making money, the first iphone was basically an ipod touch with a phone added now the new ipod touch is basically an iphone4 without the phone, and the ipad is basically a big ipod touch.
Take one device then take something away from it, then make it bigger and now you have three devices you can make money from.
That thing looks similar to a HDD from the top(except the contours)
I hope they add a GPS radio to it too. That would cover all the bases for me.
I think this will make the iTouch a very attractive device, more so than it already is. I got the iMovie app on my iphone 4, and it was amazing to be able to take some pictures and videos from an outing with some friends and organize it into a nice video that also had some music playing in the background. There are programs that do this on the computer, but I was able to make a video in 5 minutes on the way home. That's pretty impressive to me. If the iTouch gets those cameras, then a point and shoot camera may be replaced as the every day memory capturer. I just wish Apple put a physical shutter button... Oh, and yes the reception issue is annoying, but that is the only problem I've had so far.