There has been consistent rumors that Nintendo is already making a revamped Nintendo DS. The company though has continuously denied such claims.
But according to Nikkei Net, Nintendo is indeed working on a revamp of the DS. The media organization claims that the product will be out this year and the newly redesigned portable gaming device will have a camera as well as have the ability to play music. The wireless capabilities of the device will also be greatly improved. There are even claims that the camera can be used during games as an added enhancement to gaming.
Nintendo has recently issued a statement regarding the Nikkei Net news release still maintaining that they are not making a new DS.