Yes, it seems the legend is likely making a comeback. Rumor has it that Apple is planning to breathe new life into its long-running iPod series; and my bet
iPod touch User Guide - Apple Support
A new iPod Touch is coming soon, if the rumor mills are correct
To show how disregarded the iPod touch is, Apple is calling it an iPhone in this message : r/ipod
Apple discontinues iPod Touch: Where you can still buy
There's a New iPod Touch. Yes, in 2019, and Yes, It's Worth Looking at. - The New York Times
A World Without iPods
Got a 16GB no cam iPod touch 5 today on iOS 6.1.3! Will be dumping the shsh blobs later today : r/ipod
Sources reveal iPod Touch 4G will have many iPhone 4 features
How and why Apple's iPod touch could be reborn