A wackload of rumors have surfaced on the Internet over the weekend, hinting at future plans for Apple's line of hardware and software products. In a nutshell, it seems that we might find the next line of iPod Nanos and Touches in the coming weeks, and further on, we could already see Blu-ray weave into the Mac OS X.

More next-gen iPods. First up, some rumors about the latest line of iPod Nanos. This comes from numerous sources, all of which describe a slightly taller iPod Nano with a widescreen - if oriented horizontally. Some leaked pictures of silicon cases have surfaced as well to support this rumor.

Additionally, the iPod Touch is also said to be readying its next-gen line, which might introduce GPS capabilities, as well as a huge price drop (to make the gap bigger between itself and the US$ 200 iPhone). Echoing previous rumors, the new iPod Touch might also come with the new 2.1 firmware, which will then be cascaded onto the iPhone platform.

Software stockpile. Care of Kevin Rose (who's reputed to be a pretty reliable source, as proven by his previous claims proving true), the weekend was also witness to another rumor about the big iTunes v8.0 update. But as to what the features of those may be, it's anyone's guess.

What does seem to be concrete (well, "concrete" for a rumor, at least) is the upcoming Mac OS X 10.5.6 system update. This new OS is said to bring in full Blu-ray functionality. Kevin Rose wraps up the whole bulk load of rumors in the video embedded below.

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