This is HUGE! iLounge is claiming to have first-hand screenshot of iPod Touch through some legit sources which confirms iPod Touch 4 to carry 3G and VoIP services along with Retina display. If this turned out to be true, then it would turn out to be an iPhone killer or rather another example of “Cannibalization”. Following are some of the noticeable changes pertaining to next iPod Touch 4.
- The Sleep/Wake button has shifted from the top left of the device over to the top right, mimicking its placement on the iPhone family.
- The camera is below the Sleep/Wake button, with a microphone pinhole off to its right.
- Volume buttons appear to be separate from one another rather than one piece, but stay in the same general position as in the second- and third-generation iPod touch models, as do the Dock Connector port and headphone port on bottom.
- It is slightly thinner than the second- and third-generation iPod touch. The rear casing has corner and side radiuses that are, as we previously noted, MacBook Pro lid-like, and the center does not bulge, so it can rest flat on a table like the first-generation iPod touch. What used to be a soft curve of the rear shell that wrapped around to surround the front glass is gone.
- Here is some stuff that we’ve been hearing but not posting over the last week because it has remained really sketchy—note that we are not making any claims as to its accuracy.
- Claim: Apple wants to give the iPod touch an optional 3G cellular data feature and has readied a second version with a micro SIM slot like the iPad with Wi-Fi + 3G. According to a new and untested source, who is mirroring speculation we’ve heard from others, Apple wants to make the iPod touch an iPhone without cellular voice service.
iLounge is claiming that Apple is giving the possible 3G enabled iPod touch 4 a built-in VoIP phone application for both voice and FaceTime video calling, although the source’s screenshots supporting the claim appear to have been Photoshopped.
We have already seen plenty of rumors floating which suggests that the next generation of iPod Touch 4 is likely to be equipped with Retina Display, two cameras, 3-megapixel camera (with video Recording capability) galloping on A4 processor with improved battery life. Unlike iPhone 4, the new iPod Touch 4G is said to have classical rounded back, with a much anticipated camera with a flash. iPhone 4 features like accelerometer and gyroscope might also come that will add gaming credential to the much anticipated media player.
But still the veracity of design and features of iPod Touch 4 / 4G cannot be confirmed to carry in actual retail model which is slated to be unveiled in few hours from now in the Special Event by Apple in San Francisco. The LIVE broadcast of the special event will commence at 10:00 a.m. PDT today at Apple portal (click here to see what time is it in your region). This is the first time in recent keynote history that a live stream will be offered. Stay tuned!
Via - iLounge