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Following a barrage of convincing evidence that the iPod touch released in September this year was intended to feature a camera rumours now suggest that the models will finally appear in Spring 2010.

The source suggests that the iPod touch will feature the same camera as the iPod nano also released last September.

The iPod touch was rumoured to be set to include a camera prior to the current models release in September, since then it’s been reported that due to bad parts Apple removed the camera at the last minute, a fact proven by teardowns of the units.

Following last weeks surprise revelation that the newest iPod touch does not feature a built-in camera like its iPod nano counterpart, AppleInsider reported that Apple intended and still intends to add a camera to the iPod touch.

iFixit has subsequently posted photos of the internals of the iPod touch which reveal that Apple was most likely planning to include a camera in the iPod touch and will do in the future. A space in the centre of the circuit board in which a camera would fit matches the positioning of images revealed earlier in August.

Additionally iFixit notes that the iPod touch includes the Broadcom BCM4329 combination Wi-Fi/Bluetooth chip which is capable of the new 802.11n standard.

AppleInsider is reiterating that the iPod touch will eventually receive the video recording camera that adorned the iPod nano at yesterday’s special event.

Notably missing from yesterday’s announcements was any form of significant upgrade to Apple’s flagship iPod, despite rumours before hand that production issues could delay an iPod touch with camera.

AppleInsider publishes that the iPod touch models failed quality assurance testing at Apple due to a batch of poor camera sensors, Apple reportedly “remains committed to delivering camera capabilities on the touch lineup as soon as possible.”

The news comes after Apple CEO Steve Jobs stated that the iPod touch was being marketed as a gaming iPod and the decision to leave out the camera was a financial one.

AppleInsider has republished a list of part numbers that are said to depict the new iPod lineup that will be revealed at today’s media event, due to start in under a couple of hours.

The list from AppleInsider which is said to be from a reliable source shows no capacity changes on the iPod nano and shuffle, the iPod classic is being increased from 120GB to 160GB.

Additionally no iPod touch is included, possibly alluding to a no show for the star iPod which has been rumoured to been caught up in production issues.

Finally AppleInsider states that the iPod nano will see significant changes to Nike+ technology.

Lineup with part numbers below.

MC027LL/A – IPOD NANO 8GB – SILVER
MC031LL/A – IPOD NANO 8GB – BLACK
MC034LL/A – IPOD NANO 8GB – PURPLE
MC037LL/A – IPOD NANO 8GB – BLUE
MC040LL/A – IPOD NANO 8GB – GREEN
MC043LL/A – IPOD NANO 8GB – YELLOW
MC046LL/A – IPOD NANO 8GB – ORANGE
MC049LL/A – IPOD NANO 8GB – RED
MC050LL/A – IPOD NANO 8GB – PINK
MC060LL/A – IPOD NANO 16GB – SILVER
MC062LL/A – IPOD NANO 1[6]GB – BLACK
MC064LL/A – IPOD NANO 16GB – PURPLE
MC066LL/A – IPOD NANO 16GB – BLUE
MC068LL/A – IPOD NANO 16GB – GREEN
MC070LL/A – IPOD NANO 16GB – YELLOW
MC072LL/A – IPOD NANO 16GB – ORANGE
MC074LL/A – IPOD NANO 16GB – RED
MC075LL/A – IPOD NANO 16GB – PINK
MC293LL/A – IPOD CLASSIC 160GB – SILVER
MC297LL/A – IPOD CLASSIC 160GB – BLACK
MC306LL/A – IPOD SHUFFLE 2GB – SILVER
MC307LL/A – IPOD SHUFFLE 4GB – GREEN
MC323LL/A – IPOD SHUFFLE 2GB – BLACK
MC328LL/A- IPOD SHUFFLE 4GB – BLUE
MC331LL/A – IPOD SHUFFLE 4GB – PINK
MC381LL/A – IPOD SHUFFLE 2GB – GREEN
MC384LL/A – IPOD SHUFFLE 2GB – BLUE
MC387LL/A – IPOD SHUFFLE 2GB – PINK

Apple is set to hold its annual media related event tomorrow and over the last few months speculation of what products are expected to be released have been in steady supply. Apple’s “It’s Only Rock and Roll, but we like it” event will be held at the Yerba Buena Center for Arts in San Francisco and be attended by invited media only, a satellite stream will be available in London for European based media.

New iPods with built-in Cameras

Rumours date back to May stating that at least the iPod touch and iPod nano would receive a camera. Reports following this also noted that the iPod nano would move to a 1.5:1 ratio display and a smaller click wheel.

Last month multiple images were revealed that depicted an iPod touch with a camera in the top centre, the photos concurred with previous reports about the positioning of the camera. Photos of third-party cases for the iPod nano and touch also added credence to rumours of built-in cameras.

A last minute report revealed yesterday states that Apple has had production issues with the new iPod models but it is unknown whether Apple will keep the iPod models out of the event completely or simply delay shipping.

Speculation by World of Apple suggests that the third generation iPod touch will be upgraded to similar hardware as the new iPhone 3GS, increasing CPU speed and doubling the internal RAM, adding GPS and having the new oleophobic display coating. Apple may also remove the 8GB iPod touch and add a higher capacity 64GB model.

The iPod classic has been missing from much of the circulating rumours leading to speculation by some that Apple may remove the only hard drive based iPod from its lineup.

Availability of iPhone OS 3.1

In testing since June iPhone OS 3.1 brings several enhancements to the iPhone and iPod touch. The latest beta was released in late July, a significant time ago.

World of Apple believes that the release of iPhone OS 3.1 is very likely.

Cocktail

Cocktail refers to an internal Apple codename which is said to enhance iTunes store album purchases and will include interactive lyric sheets, photos and more. The enhancement is aimed at increasing the sales of complete albums.

Most sources suggest that Cocktail will be introduced onto the iTunes store at tomorrows event.

Beatles on iTunes

Based most on speculation some sources suggested that after years of rumours that famous British band will re-release its discography on September 9th, the date of Apple’s event. The band will indeed re-release its entire discography on Wednesday and will also begin selling a Rockband themed game but the FT.com reports that talks between EMI and Apple have stalled, again.

“Conversations between Apple and EMI are ongoing and we look forward to the day when we can make the music available digitally. But it’s not tomorrow,” Ernesto Schmitt, EMI’s global catalog president, told the FT’s Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson.

iTunes 9/Pre-cut Ringtones

A report from early in August pointed towards an update to iTunes which would see the integration of popular social networks such as Twitter and Facebook. Additionally the report suggested that iTunes 9 will have the ability to play Blu-Ray discs and make organisation of apps on the iPhone/iPod touch easier.

Recently a report stated that Apple could be looking to offer “pre-cut” ringtones for sale on the iTunes store. Few details were offered but pricing is said to be “far less than $3″.

Apple TV Update

An analyst report late last month suggested that the Apple TV could be due for an update at Apple’s media event. Sources have indicated since then that such an update will not be unveiled on September 9th.

Apple Touchscreen Tablet

Apple’s heavily rumoured touchscreen tablet has been explicity outlined as not being a subject of tomorrows media event. Almost all sources point towards an early 2010 release.

Event Coverage

World of Apple will offer detailed coverage of Apple’s event including news updates, photos and behind the scenes Twitter coverage.

Rumours circulating today suggest that just days before Apple’s September 9th media event the brand new line of iPods with built-in cameras could be delayed due to technical issues.

Both AppleInsider and HardMac have independently reported that Apple has suffered bad parts related to the camera modules potentially delaying the release of the new iPods. It is unknown whether Apple will still announce the product and simply delay the retail release.

Apple’s “Only rock and roll” media event is on Wednesday September 9th.

Photo courtesy of Brad Immanuel.

Apple has announced that on September 9th the company will hold a media event at the Yerba Buena Center in San Francisco. The invitations which contain a take on the Rolling Stones song title “It’s only rock and roll, but we like it,” were emailed to select members of the media earlier today.

The official keynote will begin at 10 a.m. Pacific Time (1 p.m. Eastern) and is likely to follow the pattern of previous years events.

Rumours point towards new iPod nano and iPod touch models featuring cameras and recently a report event suggested that the iPod classic would receive the same treatment.

Also expected is iTunes 9 with support for playback of Blu-Ray discs and possibly have integrated social networking.

Finally the September 9th date has stirred rumours that a deal could be announced that will finally see The Beatles present on the iTunes Store.

All Things Digital is reporting that Apple will hold a media event on Wednesday, September 9th in San Francisco. As with past years it is likely that the event will be held at the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts.

AllThingsD adds that the event will be used to showcase iPod and iTunes updates and will not see any mention of the heavily rumoured Apple touchscreen tablet.

Speculation is also building as to whether Steve Jobs will be hosting the event, AllThingsD was unable to verify either way.

Over the weekend Mac Rumors posted photos of what is believed to be the new iPod touch. The photos depict a familiar looking iPod touch with a camera situated in the top centre.

Additionally a blog called Covino & Rich, hosts of the Maxim Radio talk radio show on Sirius and XM satellite radio has posted several more photos of the device as well as a video.

Apple traditionally announces new iPods in September and the appearance of these images concurs with reports that both the iPod touch and nano will receive built-in cameras.

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MediaMemo is claiming that music industry sources have intimated that Apple is set to hold a special event the week of September 7th. MediaMemo explains that Apple is “noncommittal” about the dates.

MediaMemo goes onto suggest that Apple is likely to be holding a music related event, as it does every September. The site speculates that the company will show off “Cocktail” the nickname given to iTunes album enhancements that will see full-length albums bundled with “album covers and interactive bells and whistles.”

More likely is that Apple will use the event to unleash a new lineup of iPods, recent rumours suggest the addition of cameras to the iPod nano and iPod touch models.

Some are beginning to speculate that a September based event would be the perfect stage for Apple to introduce the long rumoured touchscreen tablet which some have suggested will come to market in September. On this subject The Loop is reporting from “very reliable sources” that the event will not see the introduction of the Apple tablet. In fact the same sources concur with rumours that the tablet will come in early 2010.