Rumor has it that Apple has some fun things in store for the next iPhone.  I say rumor, because Apple is notoriously tight-lipped about upcoming announcements.  Steve Jobs is happiest when he is surprising the world with their next great product (and so are their shareholders).

So in the tradition of throwing around rumors without any proof to back it up, here goes:  Speculation has it that at the Apple Worldwide Developers Conference in early June, Apple will unveil the next iphone which will include the ability to record, edit, view, and share your own videos.  Shooting will be easy.  Then there’s an iMovie app that will let you quickly save the section you want, right there on your phone. Movies would then be able to be shared with your friends wirelessly, and possibly uploaded to YouTube.

In other words, the iPhone could be an amazing device both for creating online video content, and viewing it…..and it’s always with you.  Genius.

Apple and iPhones aside, I have to wonder if this age of instantly uploadable media will create some amazing producers in years to come.  With so many young people getting their feet wet in production (even if most of it is disposable content), it seems inevitable that some really amazing talent will eventually emerge.  The YouTubers of today will likely be the filmmakers of tomorrow.

-Scott Meath