DigiTimes is reporting that Apple has contracted OmniVision to supply them 3.2 megapixel cameras for upcoming iPod models. We’ve heard other similar reports claiming that Apple will equip the next-gen iPod touch, and Nano with cameras. This is however, the first time we have heard of the iPod Classic also receiving a camera. OmniVision has […]
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Next-Gen iPod Classic, Nano, Touch to Have Camera?

Aug 27th 2009 by

DigiTimes is reporting that Apple has contracted OmniVision to supply them 3.2 megapixel cameras for upcoming iPod models. We’ve heard other similar reports claiming that Apple will equip the next-gen iPod touch, and Nano with cameras. This is however, the first time we have heard of the iPod Classic also receiving a camera.

OmniVision has secured CMOS image sensor (CIS) orders for upcoming Apple iPods, according to market sources.

OmniVision will be the sole supplier of 3.2-megapixel CIS products for new iPod nano, iPod classic and iPod Touch models which will be launched in September, the sources indicated.

Although no official date has been set by Apple, we have reason to believe this year’s music media event will be held on September 9th at the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts

I say the iPod Touch gets a camera, the other iPods don’t.

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