As soon as Apple released the most recent edition of the iPod touch, rumors began to make their way around the Internet about what features Apple may add to the next model, said to be due for the release in the fall. If recent reports are any indication, the next-generation iPod touch will gain a lot of features.

Rumor has it that Apple plans to add a microphone to device. This may not seem like much, but it is. That's because a built-in mic would it easy to use a VoIP program, some of which are already available, with the device. You'll no longer need to plug-in a headset with a mic to use the iPod touch as a Wi-Fi phone.

Also, a mic will allow owners to manage their iPod touch through voice commands, just like you can with the new iPhone 3Gs.

Another possible new feature for the iPod touch is the addition of a camera for picture and video. You may even be able to edit video just like with the latest iPhone.

According to an unnamed source in a Wired article, iPod touches with both a camera and a mic are already in production in China.

Of course, a number of enhancements will come to the next iPod touch courtesy of OS 3.0, the same platform the iPhone 3G S uses. These include cut-copy-and-paste, push support for applications, Stereo Bluetooth, and more.