New Silicon Case For iPod Touch 3G Hints at Camera (It’s BS Though)

Leander Kahney ()

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Unfortunately this is bunk, but it’s worth posting anyway because, well, I guess a ton of other websites will publish it.

A new non-slip rubber case for the “Apple iPod Touch 3” on a junk accessory website hints that the soon-to-be-updated device will have a camera. The rubbery red case has two holes on the back, presumably for a camera.

The third-generation iPod touch is expected in September, and is rumored to include a camera, which would be an obvious upgrade for the device.

However, the tip came from a reader “Jenny,” who has also tipped off CrunchGear and I4U News. Best guess is that Jenny represents the accessory website, Uxsight.com, and is trying to drum up traffic and Google juice.

In her email to CoM, she makes sure to mention the case’s low, low price. “Can’t vouch for the
creditability of the source,” she writes, “but I guess $1.69 is not much of a risk.”

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Plus, why are there two holes — one bigger than the other? And why two versions of the case, one with the camera on the left, the other with the camera on the right? UPDATE: As readers kindly point out, I’m as blind as a bat. That’s the inside and outside of the case.

Link to the store.

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  • Stan H. G.

    Take a better look. The first one is looking from the top of the case(screen side), and the second is from the back. And the camera would be in the middle, the larger one is for the 802.11b/g window.
    Just pointing out that your observations appear to be wrong, and that you might want to fix that. I still agree that its pretty sketchy though – the camera in the middle seems odd… maybe because the middle is wider?

  • Jason

    If this is real then what your seeing is not two versions, but the front and back… Look closely at the picture…

  • Dax

    Well Leander if you look closely, you will notice its just the front and back view of the case and not two separate versions.

    Besides what will they do if the new IPod Touch 3G doesn’t have a camera? Refund everyone $1.69? This is a chicken before the egg story it seems as far as the store is concerned.

  • looksy

    Dear Mr. Senior Editor,

    I dunno if that’s a joke. But one look at the photo will tell you that it’s a back and front captures.

    For a senior editor of Cult of Mac, it’s pathetic to not know your Apple accessories.

  • http://cultofmac.com Leander Kahney

    Thanks everyone for pointing this out. Especially @looksy. Your comment really made my day. Really it did. Funniest thing I read all day — literally LOL. Rest assured, I’ll be spending the weekend boning up on Apple accessories.

  • keith

    the big hole is for the wifi antenna thing. lol. i have that on my current itouch case even.

  • Mike

    Anybody can make a cut out of it on the current touch’s silicone case.

  • s

    you have not explained at all why this rumor is BS. infact your explanation of the rumor is BS as it does not at all explain why multiple leaks of ipod 3G accessories include a camera hole. this is the first post i have read on your site, but if your info is this poorly researched and kneejerk, i conclude it will be my last.