Radically Redesigned iPod Nano Announced

Today was a big day not only for the iPhone, but also for Apple's iPod lineup. The 7th generation iPod Nano has been completely redesigned once again. It features a 2.5" multi-touch screen with the resolution of 240x432 (202ppi) to display what appears to be a completely new UI as well. It is obvious that the Nano has taken many of its design cues from the iPhone, such as the home button. The new Nano has an aluminum unibody frame and is even slimmer than the new iPod touch with the thickness of just 0.21-inches (5.4mm), and features a white glass front. Some other features include Bluetooth and an FM tuner. The new iPod Nanos will also come with Apple's latest lightning connector.

Along with the newly redesigned iPod itself, you can expect to find the new "EarPods" that will start to accompany Apple's mobile devices in place of the old Apple earphones.  

The iPod Nano is available in 7 different vibrant colors and only in 16GB at $149 beginning sometime in October. They will be available for preorder on Apple's website on September 14th, along with the iPhone 5 and iPod Touch. 

Case-Mate Teases With iPhone 5 Cases

We previously reported that Case-Mate had put up a notification page letting its customers know that it'll have iPhone 5 cases ready as soon as the iPhone 5 will be released. Case-Mate has recently released its renders for its iPhone 5 cases and how they will look like on the radically redesigned iPhone 5. Is Case-Mate really desperate for some free coverage or does it really have reliable inside information as to the specific design and dimensions of the iPhone 5? Investing time and money in designing these iPhone 5 cases sure does look like Case-Mate actually have concrete information. From these iPhone 5 renders, it looks like the back side is designed similarly to the iPad 2 using aluminum. Case-Mate has since removed its iPhone 5 cases page. Rumors point out to an early October release of the much anticipated iPhone 5.

iPhone 5 Leaked Part Points To Redesigned Camera & Flash

As the iPhone 5 nears its official launch, parts of the alleged new iPhone 5 are starting to show up in China. This isn't anything new but we've seen parts of Apple products being leaked out on the internet months before the actual Apple product was revealed and while some were not real, many have been true leaks. This time we've got a leak of a white back glass showing a separated rear-facing camera and an LED flash placed to the far right of the camera. This would really make sense on Apple's part to improve on the flash capabilities and exposure. This ties in with parts leaked of a separated rear-facing camera and flash modules that have been leaked not so long ago pointing towards this leak being very possible. The iPhone 4's rear-facing cameras has an LED flash attached to it beneath the glass cover. 

Verizon's iPhone 4 Is Redesigned, New Cases Needed

 

After today's announcement of Verizon's iPhone 4, we discovered a new redesigned CDMA-compatible antenna and lowered volume buttons and silent switch. This means most current iPhone 4 cases will need to be updated to fit the new Verizon iPhone 4, now bringing us two versions of cases and we will start to see case companies label their packaging with 'made for Verizon iPhone 4' or 'made for At&t & Verizon iPhone 4'. If you're switching over to Verizon or will be upgrading to the Verizon iPhone 4, consider making sure you are getting a compatible case. Case companies are scrambling right now to have some Verizon iPhone 4 compatible cases for the expected launch on February 10.