Taiwan's DigitTimes reports that OmniVision, a camera sensor manufacturer, has received an order from Apple to supply 3.2-megapixel image sensors for the next iPhone model expected this summer. They also state that Apple has ordered 5-megapixel sensors for another Apple device that will be released later this year.


A 3.2-megapixel sensor will put the new iPhone on par with many touchscreen-only smartphone competitors, like the Blackberry Storm, HTC Touch Diamond, and the upcoming Palm Pre and HTC Magic/G2. The existing 2-megapixel camera in the current iPhone 3G and first-generation iPhone, combined with its lack of an auto-focus lens and settings adjustments, has been a disappointment to many users. An improvement in the next iPhone's camera specs will be greatly appreciated, particularly since rumors also point to the ability to record video in the next iPhone.

 

via MacRumors

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This just in, the iPhone rocks and people love it. In a research note released today Charlie Wolf, an analyst for Needham, confirmed that Apple now owns 16.6% of the worldwide smartphone market. They are second only to Nokia, despite Nokia's inability to catch on in the US market.

Wolf believes strong sales of the iPhone 3G have been responsible for staving off a potential stall in the overall smartphone market. Apple is still 2nd in the US to RIM, with Apple owning 30% of the market versus the BlackBerry makers 40% share.

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