@hotice: Looks like you dont konw how Apple (company) runs. GuitarDaku has essentially summed up an hour worth of research for you. apple usually comes up with new iPods in sept, iPhones on July, MacBooks on June etc. they have product cycles. People usually come up with rumors based on insider news. If you are the kind of person who wants official info. you have to wait for apple to accounce/unveil new iPod.