Change within technology is about as sure as the sunrise, and it looks like change is about to sweep the iPod line-up from Apple. According to many retailers, the current iPod line is about to be replaced!

It appears that retailers across the US are preparing for Apple’s current range to be replaced with new models. Apparently the news has leaked from retailers in the US that has seen iPod models being scanned in stores with barcode readers having their status changed from ‘Active’ to ‘Discontinued’.

It’s not just the US that has reported news of iPod models being discontinued, the retailer Argos in the UK also looks to be clearing its stock of old iPod models in anticipation of new models arriving in the next few weeks. With this news, if you’re looking to pick up some cheap iPods this could be the month to do it.

According to Wall Street analysts, Apple have to make these moves now in order to keep their position as market leaders.

Ben Reitzes, an analyst for Lehman Brothers, noted that stock of the 16GB iPod Touch has been scarce of late:

We continue to believe Apple will need to reposition the iPod touch line in conjunction with its anticipated new product announcement in early to mid-September now that the iPhone acquisition price is lower.