iLounge was among the first to reveal the new blueprints of a 2nd generation iPod Touch and the 4th generation iPod Nano. The blueprints of the new iPod Touch reveals that it will take after the 3G iPhone design with more rounded features and being slightly taller and deeper. The dimensions on the blueprint of the 2nd generation iPod Touch are 111mm tall by 61.8mm wide and 8.4mm deep. The drawings also appear to feature a volume rocker on the side, a feature that many felt was missing on the original iPod Touch.

There is however no news about additional features of the upgraded 2nd generation iPod Touch. However the people over at Cnet has their own opinion on the iPod Touch and iPod Nano blueprints, saying that the biggest news at the iPod conference might be improvements to the iTunes software and steep reductions in the price of the iPod Touch, which will be much welcomed.

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This iPod event should also give us an answer as to the leaked iPod Nano design posted by Kevin Rose earlier. Right now the iPod Nano looks to be the safest bet as to a complete upgrade to a new generation iPods. If the leaked design is fairly on the ball, then it will have addressed issues around screen size for watching videos etc. on the iPod Nano. By going back to a design more in line with the 2nd generation iPod Nano, they will create more space for a slightly larger screen that will also be in widescreen format.

As for the iPod Touch, we can all hope that we will see an improvement in memory capability to 64gb, perhaps GPS functionality, and would it not be lovely if they could integrate a microphone. Lets see how much of our iPod Touch wishlist we can cross off!

We will follow these stories closely over the coming weeks and bring you any breaking news before, during, and after the event.

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The new pay as you go 3g iPhone is expected to become one of the hottest christmas presents on every kid and adults christmas wishlist this year, but it will however come with a hefty price tag. The price of the PAYG iPhone from O2 will be £349.99 for the 8gb iPhone and £399.99 for the 16gb iPhone. The hefty price tag might be a stopper from making it the most popular christmas present with the wider public, but a lot of UK consumers have expressed their interest in the Pay-as-you-Go iPhone that saves them from commitment to high cost monthly contracts to get the iPhone for free.

Analysts expects queues outside the stores again on the 16th September with people interested in getting their hands on the PAYG iPhone from O2. Unfortunately you will still be stuck with O2 as your network provider as they still have the exclusive right for the UK market.

Follow this space to find out more about the launch of the new pay-as-you-go Phone in the UK. You might also want to read about the iPhone Nano rumor here.

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Perhaps we are being a bit suspicious in thinking that the iPhone Girl could be just another PR stunt to give the iPhone a new story that will keep people talking about, instead of perhaps talking about issues that the new 3g iPhone is still suffering from. The Chinese company that assembles the iPhone for Apple has before been in the news for all the wrong reasons, such as paying very low salaries and having their workers live in doorms on site with hundred workers sleeping in each room with only a bucket to wash their clothes with. Now they have a smiling worker flashing a peace sign in a photo, calling the iPhone Girl a ‘beautiful mistake’ and apparently giving the iPhone girl a day off work as the stress from all the media attention has had an impact on her and that she wishes to remain anonymous.

Perhaps the iPhone Girl was just a ‘beautiful mistake’ from a worker that was having a bit of fun while assembling an iPhone at what is most likely a very low pay, or perhaps it is just another successful PR exercise. Let us know your thoughts.

Read more about the new 3g iPhone here.

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The new Sony S-Airplay AIR-SA20PK is their latest entry into the popular wireless multi room audio systems that are hitting the market with force these days. Once you dock your iPod into this Sony system you can listen to music up to 164 feet away through the S-Air’s two portable speakers.  Unlike the Griffin Evolve wireless iPod Dock, these speakers require to be plugged into an outlet for power, while the Griffin Evolve actually runs on chargeable batteries that is recharged when you dock the speakers with the rest of the unit, which is a great feature.

One of the potential great features of the Sony S-Airplay however is the opportunity to actually add up to 10 speakers to the unit for a true multi-room experience. The other great feature is that it also includes AM/FM tuner and it allows you to listen to both your iPod and the radio at the same time, most likely in two different rooms though!

Other features to notice with the Sony AIR-SA20PK is that it allows you to connect it up with your home entertainment system and TV as well through its composite A/V outputs.

The Sony S-Airplay iPod dock is expected to hit the market around September time and likely to retail at$400 in the US (no information on the UK yet).

Other wireless audio systems with iPod docks you might want to check out are:

• Griffin Evolve wireless sound system
• Klipsch Room Groove wireless sound system
• Philips WAC3500 Wireless music center
  

See all other iPod speaker dock reviews here.

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Many might ask why we should believe him this time after he was way of the mark with his predictions for the first iPhone. Well, this time he supports it with some photo evidence that is backed up by lots of other rumors about what the next generation iPod Nano will look like. We have earlier made our own predictions about what the next generation iPod Nano might look like, but guess we might be wrong this time. Perhaps our prediction is a bit more futuristic. We would however be interested in hearing your opinion on which one you would prefer.

The same Kevin Rose also supports other rumors in the market about price cuts on iPod Touch and iPod Classic coming sometime this year as well, as Apple is preparing a revamp of the entire iPod range.

Looks like it will be more interesting times ahead, although we hope that there will be some subtance in the form of actual release from Apple soon and not just more rumors.

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In the US one of the largest iPod retailers, Target, can tell that all current iPod models have seen their stock status shift from active to discontinued.

So we will be on the look out for price drops on all current iPod’s going forward, and next time you pass an Argos, watch out for those point of sale price cut promotions.

See best prices on iPod range from leading UK merchants here.

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Apple has recently confirmed that there has been rare occassions where the battery has been faulty and made the iPod Nano turn into sparks, shifting the blame over to a single battery supplier. The fire sparks have happened with the iPod Nano getting charged and has left he player twisted, melted and unusuable in most instances.

According to AFP, Apple is now offering to replace the batteries on the iPod Nano’s that have been sold with the potential faulty batteries in Japan between 2005 and 2006, which is potentially 1.8 million iPods.

So perhaps we have to place firealarm functionality on our wishlist for the next generation iPod.

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• Fatman iTube iPod docking station - Expandable system with high quality valve amplifier and a warm analogue sound - Now only £231.80 - See review of Fatman iTube docking station here.

• Logitech Audiostation Express - Sometimes great speaker docks comes in small packages, and now at an amazing price - Only £29.99 - See review of Logitech Audiostation Express here.

• Bose SoundDock Portable Music System -  How about a £130 drop in price on this great Bose SoundDock - Only £269 - See more on the Bose SoundDock music system here.

We were hoping to be able to share a price drop on the B&W Zeppelin with you all as well, but it looks like we will have to wait a bit longer for that one.

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When it comes to iPod headphones and earplugs we are firm belivers in quality for money, and allthough the Sennheiser CX500 is slightly more expensive than a lot of other headphone models out there, they provide superior value for money at £33.99 from Amazon UK.

These Sennheiser ear canal headphones can boast things like; great bass experience, fit and comfort for your ears, volume control integrated in cable, 2 year warranty, and one of the best passive attenuation of ambient noise.

The Sennheiser CX500 is now available from Amazon UK for £33.99.

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