Man, Apple's lockdown on product leaks just isn't as tight as it used to be -- remember when having new iPod designs leaked by case manufacturers
seemed totally unthinkable? Yeah, those times are over -- check out these silicone cases for a fourth-gen iPod nano and second-gen iPod touch that just appeared on Alibaba. We're not totally sold on the touch cases, but the nanos look way more legit, especially since we've seen some others
matching this general look before; while nano
KIRFs in this form factor aren't
uncommon, we'd say it's pretty unlikely that anyone's making several different types of silicone cases for them. We're not calling this anywhere near 100 percent yet, but let's just say we're hoping Apple's press photographers can make the new nano look a whole lot better than
our pal Mr. Blurrycam by the time
September 9th rolls around. More case photos after the break.
[Thanks, Samm]
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 3)
Cellenin @ Aug 26th 2008 1:21PM
The Itouch will have a cam?
GON @ Aug 26th 2008 1:23PM
Speaker maybe?
Will @ Aug 26th 2008 1:29PM
Ambient light sensor. Some cases just cover it up, but it's nice to have it still work instead of constantly telling the iPod that it's dark.
waiownsyou @ Aug 26th 2008 1:29PM
Every time someone calls it an iTouch, a cute kitten dies.
It's iPod Touch, damn it.
Will @ Aug 26th 2008 1:31PM
Oh never mind, I see the hole you're referring to. Not sure what else that could be, unless it's part of the belt clip mounting system.
konshuss @ Aug 26th 2008 1:35PM
call it whatever the hell you want, it's a company releasing the same product yet again. it won't be long before a trailing " '08 " gets added to the titles...
Apple ROKZ @ Aug 26th 2008 1:35PM
i hate wen peps call t a itouch!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ipod touch!!! ipod touch!!!
ipod touch!!! ipod touch!!!
%u2580%u2588 %u2588 %u2580%u2588 %u2584%u2588 %u2588%u2588 @ Aug 26th 2008 1:53PM
Not to be an ass, but it is iPod touch - iPod Touch simply cracks my mind.
Phoenixfury @ Aug 26th 2008 1:54PM
That actually is the one feature that would sell me on a new iPod Touch. I don't care if they add anything else new just so as long as it has a camera built in. I think the 2.0+ firmware kind of already hinted a camera is possible.. So we are already halfway there.
Dustin @ Aug 26th 2008 3:51PM
@APPLE ROKZ
You are the last person that needs to be correcting the way people say things. Oh and as for the rest of you just shut up and stop taking what other people say so personally. Who cares if someone calls it an itouch. Its just an abbreviation! Get over yourselves!
Colin Potter @ Aug 26th 2008 2:03PM
oh that odd shaped hole on the silicone one? thats where you put the ipod in through.
Jasonbot @ Aug 26th 2008 2:21PM
Ijust refer to mine as 'my touch'. eg: hey guys, lemme just go fetch my touch quick.
SteveJ @ Aug 26th 2008 2:28PM
I do hope that it's a speaker. It will be great for podcasts and games, but more importantly, for calendar alarms! I want to use my iPod touch as a replacement for my Palm, and in fact I'm doing that, but one big area where it falls short is in the inability to produce a loud alarm, just some quiet little beeps that never go noticed.
Nathan @ Aug 26th 2008 3:16PM
Maybe its a new location for the Wi-Fi antennae, if the device is black it may fit the aesthetic design more and not stick out as much.
Decoy @ Aug 26th 2008 3:59PM
iTouch is better, I guess, reluctantly.
iPod Touch is awfully close to Zen Touch.
ken @ Aug 26th 2008 4:46PM
"Every time someone calls it an iTouch, a cute kitten dies."
True Story. Every time iTouch myself, a kitten dies.
Maclac @ Aug 26th 2008 4:45PM
check the backsiude of the plstic case in the last image - little hole in the same place as an iphone case for camera.
However a look at the front show a hole kinda in line with the iphone earpice so maybe a duff image.
As for the silicon case - wtf is the pont of a camera places there? surely not just to take pictures of yourself listening to/playing with your ipod touch???
Not long to go to find out tho
Malc
Backlin @ Aug 26th 2008 6:28PM
I seriously, seriously hope that a speaker will not be included in the next iPod Touch. But, based on those case designs, it's looking likely. Either that or some tactile volume adjustment. That would be a weird place to put it, though, IMO.
And Ken, get off the stage!
Daryl @ Aug 27th 2008 4:38AM
it's not a camera or a speaker, it's the antenna for the GPS
Patriks7 @ Aug 27th 2008 5:37AM
iTouch u
Raider007 @ Aug 26th 2008 1:22PM
ipod touch with a camera?
Thi mam(kris120890) @ Aug 26th 2008 1:38PM
Whos the picture of.
gonzo @ Aug 26th 2008 1:51PM
not even the iphone has a camera in front, if apple was to add a camera to the IPOD TOUCH i'd expect it to be on the back.
David Kavanagh @ Aug 26th 2008 1:52PM
That's what I was thinking.. maybe a lowres one for video chat?
Chris Aubeck @ Aug 26th 2008 2:35PM
Maybe they've listened to their app-store customers, who are all obviously clamoring for a torch.
ShadowKain @ Aug 26th 2008 5:32PM
Thi Man, stalker? get out much?
IG @ Aug 26th 2008 1:25PM
It does indeed look like a camera.....what else could it be?
tomtom @ Aug 26th 2008 3:04PM
It is the ambient light sensor...
Tommy @ Aug 26th 2008 3:45PM
Solar panel for recharging!
tha-don @ Aug 26th 2008 3:51PM
actually, it's the port hole for the soul sucker. if you look at the documentation for the latest firmware it hints at it.
vdogg89 @ Aug 26th 2008 4:49PM
gosh, where do you people get this idea that that round hole is a camera? Its a stupid light sensor that has been there since the iPod touch came out.
IG @ Aug 26th 2008 1:27PM
Ideally it would be a speaker though.....
Apple, are you listening?....I own a 1st gen iPod Touch, and myself and many others think the 2nd Gen needs a speaker.
whatishalo? @ Aug 26th 2008 2:02PM
Yeah! I second that request!!
YacozA @ Aug 26th 2008 2:34PM
i Agree with you so much, this was one major missing item from the touch, and now that i have an iPhone, i realize how much impact that little detail could have
OneLove @ Aug 26th 2008 3:34PM
too late. :P
4ef7eff1 @ Sep 3rd 2008 4:36AM
Yes, because that's exactly what we need. Dozens of people all trying to compete for the prize of who has the loudest sound on the daily commute to work.
simon @ Aug 26th 2008 1:27PM
Is this news? Yes
Is this newsworthy?
Kinger @ Aug 26th 2008 4:00PM
Why can't people put an "S" instead of a "Z" ..seriously.. and those CAPS are SO unnecessary dude.
Vink @ Aug 26th 2008 5:42PM
Apparently yes. Look at the amount of comments, diggs, and if you're really froggy, ask engadget what kind of traffic they get to these posts. There are non-apple blogs out there. This one is just smart enough to provide what a good portion of readers want. If the Zune or whatever you have was the number one electronic device sold for the last several years, then engadget would post any and all news about that. Also, this is not like a post about a case design, it is a post about LEAKED INFO! This is what the site is all about. I love to learn about new products before they are released. Engadget does a very good job about pleaseing the majority. If you are constantly annoyed with apple as much as I'm constantly anoyed with people like Simon, then go get your news from the Television or your Windows Mobile Device.
Ryan @ Aug 26th 2008 1:27PM
Will the nano have an accelerometer?
nick @ Aug 26th 2008 1:49PM
I was wondering the same thing. I'm assuming yes.
iSmoke,therefore emit death by breathing @ Aug 26th 2008 2:17PM
yes it will,since it'll be touchscreen...i hate repeating myself
oakie @ Aug 26th 2008 1:27PM
if that is a camera, it's on the wrong side for the majority of potential users, especially when most of them just take pics of themselves in a mirror using their iphone.
Ghost1991 @ Aug 26th 2008 3:10PM
Apple put a front facing camera to make life easier for the stuck up snobs who need to carry a mirror to take a picture of themselves. Now they can admire their admire with one hand.
AaronS @ Aug 26th 2008 1:27PM
Ambient light or proximity. They have them on the iPhone too.
Atanas Boev @ Aug 26th 2008 4:55PM
And why you would need a proximity sensor on the ipod TOUCH? So you dont start an app if you sit on it?
master_sword @ Aug 26th 2008 1:28PM
not really excited about the new iPods if this is what they're gonna be...although i haven't been excited about most iPod releases
Apple ROKZ @ Aug 26th 2008 1:28PM
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
JUST GOT IPOD TOUCH 1ST GEN
WHY APPLE WHY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
mcdj @ Aug 26th 2008 1:33PM
oh pipe down noob
Chris Aubeck @ Aug 26th 2008 2:29PM
I just had to replace mine after it was stolen on a bus, but my experience with (a) little cameras on phones teaches me that I won't even remember it's there after a month or two, and (b) little speakers is that they are usually pretty awful. Anyway, this time next year I'll be anxiously waiting for the 3rd Gen, the one that rolls around on the table at parties.
Note to thief on the bus: you'd better watch out, I'm coming to get you.