iPhone 4G Codename & New iPod touch Found in SDK & Firmware [Next-gen iPhone Codename Appears; iPhone OS 3.1.3 Software Update Brings Minor Updates]

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Earlier today we showed you the first unconfirmed picture of the iPhone 4G and now we have the first mention of the next-gen iPhone codename. Furthermore it looks like Apple is also going to launch a new iPod touch version so this summer we’ll be seeing lots of new Apple products.

Buried within the iPhone OS 3.2 SDK the codename of the next iPhone has been found along with the codenames of other mobile devices made by Apple including the iPhone 3GS, the iPod touch 2G and the iPad. The code of this new iPhone 4G is supposed to be N89. Previous iPhone versions were called M68, N82 and N88 so it’s pretty obvious why one would assume that the N89 is the next iPhone in line.

The next iPod touch version is also included within firmware 3.1.3. N80 is the codename for the upcoming device but at this point I don’t think we need a new iPod touch version, do we? Considering that Apple will launch the new phone and the iPad later this year there’s basically no need for upgrading the iPod touch so soon, is it?

Speaking of iPhone OS 3.1.3, the new software is now available for download and you will be able to update your iPhones and iPod touch immediately. Don’t expect anything spectacular out of version 3.1.3. The update will bring you just minor bug fixes and improvements including the following:

• Improves accuracy of reported battery level on iPhone 3GS
• Resolves issue where third-party apps would not launch in some instances
• Fixes bug that may cause an app to crash when using the Japanese Kana keyboard

So there you have it, folks! Just as expected iPhone rumors have started to come in fairly quickly after the launch of the iPad. The following weeks should bring us lots of new handsets since the MWC 2010 is almost upon us. Should we also expect leaks and rumors regarding the next-gen iPhone? You know, just so Apple can generate some buzz around its products while its main competitors are getting ready to start revealing their mobile plans for this year.