You can't stop the rumor mill and apparently accessory manufacturer Beelan Enterprise of China already has a protective silicone skin available for Apple's next-generation iPod Nano.

Per the image below (courtesy of Alibaba), the next-generation iPod nano won't feature a radically different design than the current generation:

According to PMP Today, Beelan's iPod Nano 4G silicone case offers coverage for the front and back of the unit as well as the clickwheel and arrives with a lanyard or sport armband.

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