New Nintendo DS hardware actually a pedometer?

That's right, a pedometer. No Nintendo DS Advance for you!

Ok, remove yourself from that window ledge Nintendo fan, that's still a rumor—as is all of the Nintendo press conference reports as of this writing.

What rumors? Well, word out of Japan is that Nintendo is updating the current DS with new functionality in the form of:

1. A Digital Camera.
2. An MP3/Music Player.
3. And a more robust wireless connection/interface.

Some outlets have reported dual touch screens, both of which should be larger than the current screens on the DS Lite. It could be a case of Nintendo fans getting a bit ahead of themselves. History should have taught us to aim low when it comes to these expectations. Networkworld.com gives reasons for the new redesign:

Sources: Joystiq.com, Networkworld.com