Apple's decision to completely ignore the iPod Classic means that 2010 will be the first year in the iPod's nine-year history in which the Classic doesn't get even a slight upgrade. That fueled another round of what has become an annual tradition: rumors that Apple will completely do away with the iPod Classic once it sells through its inventory.
A spokesman from Apple (AAPL, Fortune 500) did not immediately return requests for comment. For now, the Classic is still available through Apple's online store and other sales channels.
Some minor tweaks aside, the iPod Classic has basically been the same since October 2005. Sure, it's aluminum now instead of plastic, it has a slightly bigger screen plus lots more memory and battery life, and its menus have been improved. But the Classic hasn't gotten a major upgrade since video playback was introduced five years ago.
Update: It's worth noting that the back camera is clearly not the same 5 megapixel shooter present on the iPhone 4, as the specs on Apple's page for the touch list the still photo resolution at 960 x 720 -- a huge difference.
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