iPods with Video might be on the Cards

Apple's negotiation with several major recording companies for sale of music videos through the iTunes music site is an indication that the company is moving to release an iPod that can play video files, reports Wall Street Journal.

The Journal is certain that Apple has approached the four major music companies, Warner Music, EMI, Vivendi, Universal and Sony BMG to license music videos for sale through iTunes.

Apple, which is famously tight-lipped about its product plans, recently streamlined its iPod line to include two versions of its traditional white model, as well as its iPod minis, iPod shuffles and U2 iPod.

"Apple was a pioneer in digital music downloads, and Macs are great for audio and video," said Mike Homer, a longtime Silicon Valley executive and well-connected Apple alumnus. "This makes them well-positioned to introduce video on a grand scale."

The videos, which could go on sale as early as September, would likely be sold for $ 1.99 each. Apple is saying nothing of course, because it is just "rumors" and "speculation", even though the Wall Street Journal is not fond of printing such things.