AppleInsider states that Apple will use a media event next month to unveil a new line of iPods based on OS X.

The rumour site claims that the “new platform of digital devices” has been a “multi-year” effort.

The idea appears to be that every device Apple sells will incorporate OS X in some way or form.

Looking into the new iPods in more detail, AppleInsider reports that the majority if not all the iPods will be based on NAND flash.

Sources state that they have spotted a “full-screen” iPod, literally an iPhone minus the phone and internet segments.

The rumour site also notes that the iPod nano GUI videos posted last month are indeed genuine and will be incorporated on the 3rd generation iPod nano. The videos were posted and subsequently pulled from a majority of sites.

The videos illustrated intentions on the part of the gadget maker to carry over software design aspects from the iPhone, in addition to tying in features of its just-released iLife ‘08 digital lifestyle suite. In particular, they demonstrated widespread use of vibrant album art, Leopard-style interface overlays, a world clock widget similar to the iPhone’s, and a new photo feature that would allow iPod nano users to browse their iLife ‘08 photo “Events” via a CoverFlow interface controlled by a physical click-wheel.

AppleInsider also teasingly hints at another Apple product coming sometime in 2008 which is meant to be another business segment.