Is The iPod Touch Getting A Refresh Later This Year ?

Apple is expected to announce a new iPod touch later this year, according to a recent rumor. The rumor claims that the refresh will likely have a similar design as the current model released over 2 and a half years ago, and speculates that the next generation device could have camera and processor improvements. Apple has not refreshed the iPod touch since October 2012, when the portable media player was updated with an ultra-thin and colorful design, A5 processor and Lightning connector. iPod sales have been declining for several years, becoming a largely insignificant part of Apple's product lineup, anchored by the iPhone, iPad and Mac. The report is entirely speculative about possible new features the next-generation iPod touch could have, including a 64-bit A7 processor, increased storage space, and improved iSight and FaceTime cameras. Additionally, it would make sense for the new iPod touch to support Apple Pay, which would require locked down NFC capabilities and a Touch ID fingerprint scanner. Apple could announce its next-generation iPod touch during its iPhone event in September or iPad event in October that it typically holds each year.