The iPod Phatty that’s been circulating the net is (unfortunately) real, according to Engadget, something I’m finding very hard to believe. Seem smore like a carefully planned publicity stunt, especially considering the original file was a .PSD and could be replicated EXACTLY by re-sizing and squashing an existing iPod. *cough cough* Anywho-how-ha… Why haven’t Gizmodo and Engadget received Cease And Disist orders if this is the real deal?

Phatty iPod and all it’s Phreaky friends could very well be getting touch-screen versions of OSX as their next platform, just like the, uh… That phone thing. You know the Apple one. It’s name escapes me.

Then there are the ‘usual’ expected weekly ‘tid-bits’ which could be complete rubbish or absolute gold. Kasper (end of any credibility this blog might have ever once had) from Apple Isider has some interesting thoughts.

- OS X being tapped to build a Digital Device family. Interesting… Worth an eye on.

- Most if not all of the new iPods will employ NAND flash. Admittedly something I find more than likely.

- Sources in the Far East have seen full-screen iPods, which are believed to come this year. Sources in the Far East saw an IPHONE. (Ah - I remember the name. )

- Click Wheels may come. Digital, on-screen ones, presumably if the ‘far eastern’ sources are anything to go by.

- 480 x 320 screen, a la iPhone. *cough* Yeah. I think these guys saw an iPhone.

- OS X, a la iPhone. *cough* Fuggedaboutit.

- Single Button Home Navigation, a la iPhone. *cough* This is a joke - right? Curse you Kasper.

- No earpiece. And I wear neck-high panties. Huh.

- Thicker than an iPhone. Whilst we’re here, iPods can now cook your meals and serve up cheeseburgers on-screen.

Thanks a tonne Brian. *end of sarcasm* I can see alot more Apple rumour stampings coming up at this rate…