http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2011-09-07-nintendo-3ds-second-circle-pad-revealed

Second Circle Pad and triggers add on revealead for new Monster Hunter, adding stock to the rumour that there may be a new 3DS launching with the added features and possibly no 3D. 

If they do launch a new one i reckon they may go back to a Gameboy name. 

3DS is doomz

not sure about the news regarding No 3D for 3DS. does not make sense to me.

That would be DS lite plus.

Nintendo will not release a redesigned 3DS without 3D, and they will not change the name.
They WILL release a redesign, albeit when remains to be seen, certainly not in 2011 anymore now that the system's finally picking up huge amounts of steam, and with the holiday season and a slew of big games coming up. A 2nd circle pad might definitely be a possibility in this eventual redesign.

I hope this is not true...because Nintendo 3DS sales has risen ever since they reduced the price...
they will not take out the 3d just yet....