NextGeniPhone: Predictions on New Hardware & Release Dates.

[JWiPhone]

This is the second time the 32GB was accidentally posted by a cell phone company. Just yesterday there was the t-mobile Austria leak about a 'coming soon' 32GB iphone on their website. Does at&t expect people to want to trade in their 3rd gen iphone so soon? Anyway I think we can assume by these leaks and normal apple upgrades that 32GB is in the next iphone :smile:

How many on this board plan to purchase the new iPhone 32GB instead of the 16GB? I don't think I will ever use all of that 32GB but I plan on purchasing the 32GB model. I know I will be using the data plan and apps far more than the voice plan.

[gogoplata1980]

How many on this board plan to purchase the new iPhone 32GB instead of the 16GB? I don't think I will ever use all of that 32GB but I plan on purchasing the 32GB model. I know I will be using the data plan and apps far more than the voice plan.

I know I will certainly go for the 32. Regardless of whether or not I need that much space, it's better to be safe than sorry! :)

[seanwes]

How many on this board plan to purchase the new iPhone 32GB instead of the 16GB? I don't think I will ever use all of that 32GB but I plan on purchasing the 32GB model. I know I will be using the data plan and apps far more than the voice plan.

I am absolutely going to the 32GB. I was kind of disappointed that the we haven't heard much to indicated that the next model will have 32GB/64GB versions because I'd probably get the 64GB if it was an option.

I'd love to be able to have all my music on the phone, and keep all of my converted DVDs on the phone, and be able to keep all the recorded videos I will be taking. I have tons of cycorder vids on my jailbroken phone now, and I know I will be doing a lot more video recording once it is actually integrated into the phone. Especially with the ease of editing and uploading.

[JWiPhone]

I agree, it is better to be on the safe side. There will be larger apps which are graphically intensive. A video capable phone will require more space not to mention the music, movies and other files we choose to add. Also, it is not the full 32GB right out of the box. After formatting it is probably closer to 30GB.

[monkeysrock0622]

I agree, it is better to be on the safe side. There will be larger apps which are graphically intensive. A video capable phone will require more space not to mention the music, movies and other files we choose to add. Also, it is not the full 32GB right out of the box. After formatting it is probably closer to 30GB.
Plus you will probably be adding HD videos which take up a ton of space.

[Indy]

I'll take a 32GB model as well please.

Roger's upcoming handset details.

http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2009/05/22/more-good-news-for-rogers-customers-upcoming-handset-release-details/#more-25760


LG Rumor 2 (Solo Mobile) — ETA: May 25th, outright: $160.00, 2-year contract: $75.00
Sony Ericsson C905 — ETA: May 19th (delayed), outright: $449.99, 3-year contract: $249.99 ($299.99 without Rogers Vision)
HTC Dream — ETA: June 2nd (limited quantity, availability will increase by June 12th), outright: $649.99, 3-year contract: $199.99
HTC Magic — ETA: June 2nd, outright: $649.99, 3-year contract: $199.99
Sony Ericsson Xperia X1 — ETA: June 30th (barring additional delays), outright: TBD ($649 - $749), 3-year: $299.99 (will launch at $249.99)
iPhone — ETA: unknown (July/August), outright: not allowed, 3-year: TBD

[LuvKeane]

I am absolutely going to the 32GB. I was kind of disappointed that the we haven't heard much to indicated that the next model will have 32GB/64GB versions because I'd probably get the 64GB if it was an option.

I'd love to be able to have all my music on the phone, and keep all of my converted DVDs on the phone, and be able to keep all the recorded videos I will be taking. I have tons of cycorder vids on my jailbroken phone now, and I know I will be doing a lot more video recording once it is actually integrated into the phone. Especially with the ease of editing and uploading.
From a newbie perspective, I hear the battery life sucks from just simply owning the phone but playing movies? I learned the hard way years ago with my 4th gen iPod when I was waiting to depart to London from LAX and I started to play a video, 10 mins later it drained the battery and no iPod on the flight and last time I even thought of playing a video on ANY of my portable apple products. I did have a tv show on my nano and it lasted a lot longer but still!

[JWiPhone]

From a newbie perspective, I hear the battery life sucks from just simply owning the phone but playing movies? I learned the hard way years ago with my 4th gen iPod when I was waiting to depart to London from LAX and I started to play a video, 10 mins later it drained the battery and no iPod on the flight and last time I even thought of playing a video on ANY of my portable apple products. I did have a tv show on my nano and it lasted a lot longer but still!


In your case if you travel a lot you may wish to invest in an external battery such as a RichardSolo or the Storm battery which is 1900 mAh which will fully recharge your battery in a couple hours.

[iphun]

I'll take a 32GB model as well please.

Roger's upcoming handset details.

http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2009/05/22/more-good-news-for-rogers-customers-upcoming-handset-release-details/#more-25760


iPhone — ETA: unknown (July/August), outright: not allowed, 3-year: TBD


I don't even use my full 16GBs of space, but I would end up getting the 32(or larger)GB. Don't forget they are allowing so many new API's including turn by turn navigation which would take a good bit of space.

Ok so about the Roger's details, what does outright: not allowed, 3-year: TBD mean? I'm guessing that 3 year is the contract and maybe not allowed has to do with the price. And TBD is to be determined.

[MrMike6by9]

...
Ok so about the Roger's details, what does outright: not allowed, 3-year: TBD mean? I'm guessing that 3 year is the contract and maybe not allowed has to do with the price. And TBD is to be determined.

My guess, outright = full price/no contractural commitment

YMMV

[monkeysrock0622]

From a newbie perspective, I hear the battery life sucks from just simply owning the phone but playing movies? I learned the hard way years ago with my 4th gen iPod when I was waiting to depart to London from LAX and I started to play a video, 10 mins later it drained the battery and no iPod on the flight and last time I even thought of playing a video on ANY of my portable apple products. I did have a tv show on my nano and it lasted a lot longer but still!
Everytime I fly, I am able to watch videos on my iPhone for most of a 5 hour flight, plus listen to music while playing games with enough power left to get me to where I am staying at.

[Napoleon_PhoneApart]

In your case if you travel a lot you may wish to invest in an external battery such as a RichardSolo or the Storm battery which is 1900 mAh which will fully recharge your battery in a couple hours.

I just ordered the imaxpower external 5000mAh battery for my 3G. It got great reviews.

[JWiPhone]

I just ordered the imaxpower external 5000mAh battery for my 3G. It got great reviews.

Whoa..I have to check this out. I had no idea they made batteries that powerful.. Thank you.

[iNinja]

I will only get the 32gb if it has any additional features / colours. Like the white 16gb over the 8gb black. I will never use 32gb however, if thats the only model that is the "HD" model or however Apple phrase it, then ill have to have it!

[Napoleon_PhoneApart]

Whoa..I have to check this out. I had no idea they made batteries that powerful.. Thank you.

What can I say? I love big numbers. :laugh2:

[JWiPhone]

What can I say? I love big numbers. :laugh2:

I'm sure it will work with the next generation iPhone, but to be safe I will wait for further comfirmation. I'm sure other competitors will upgrade their batteries too. I too love big mAh numbers :laugh2:

[Indy]

Unreleased iPhone2,1 Icon Reveals No Major Physical Changes?

http://www.macrumors.com/2009/05/25/unreleased-iphone21-icon-reveals-no-major-physical-changes/

http://img.skitch.com/20090524-kkiteh55wfdy5tkrrgyptec5i4.jpg
2,1 (black)

http://img.skitch.com/20090524-xbr8aunw5aw4rebw6gx9qeib9i.jpg
2,1 (white)
http://img.skitch.com/20090524-q1k251tfjh563ae9in992k7su8.jpg

[iphun]

Unreleased iPhone2,1 Icon Reveals No Major Physical Changes?

http://www.macrumors.com/2009/05/25/unreleased-iphone21-icon-reveals-no-major-physical-changes/

Maybe they won't change the icons until the release or announcement because they realize we look at those files. I mean those look identical to the current iphone. The 3g was only their second phone and the first time with an SDK out for us to find these files, so they just caught on to us this year, I hope. As much as I would like physical exterior changes, I want interior changes more.

[adnurahs]

Well, so much for the disappering chrome band.I guess it's staying. I was kinda liking the rumor of it being gone.

[Indy]

Maybe they won't change the icons until the release or announcement because they realize we look at those files. As much as I would like physical exterior changes, I want interior changes more.

True. Maybe it's just a placeholder for right now.

Agreed, the interior is where the good stuff is at. :tounge:

[iphun]

True. Maybe it's just a placeholder for right now.

Agreed, the interior is where the good stuff is at. :tounge:

Plus as with any Apple product, the next gen version has an updated exterior(also updated interior). Look at any ipods that they have sold over the years, none look the same as the previous one(other than the 1st and 2nd ipod classics):
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_iPod_models#Models

[seanwes]

Unreleased iPhone2,1 Icon Reveals No Major Physical Changes?

http://www.macrumors.com/2009/05/25/unreleased-iphone21-icon-reveals-no-major-physical-changes/

http://img.skitch.com/20090524-kkiteh55wfdy5tkrrgyptec5i4.jpg
2,1 (black)

http://img.skitch.com/20090524-xbr8aunw5aw4rebw6gx9qeib9i.jpg
2,1 (white)
http://img.skitch.com/20090524-q1k251tfjh563ae9in992k7su8.jpg


Hmmm... I don't know...

Remember the last time this happened (http://www.engadget.com/2008/05/28/iphone-sdk-contains-a-3g-iphone-icon/)? Look at the icon in the 2.0 beta, and look at the current 3G. It still had a black, plastic volume button.

I wouldn't expect these to be exactly what the new phone will look like.

[iphun]

Hmmm... I don't know...

Remember the last time this happened (http://www.engadget.com/2008/05/28/iphone-sdk-contains-a-3g-iphone-icon/)? Look at the icon in the 2.0 beta, and look at the current 3G. It still had a black, plastic volume button.

I wouldn't expect these to be exactly what the new phone will look like.

Haha this was found around the same time as last year :laugh2:
I'm not sure about the images yet too and the ones last year didn't even have a sleep wake button. I doubt they are ever going to put the exact new look into the SDK until we see them on stage with the new iphone in their hands. Although with the rumor of them keeping the current 8GB iphone as a cheaper option, they could be keeping the glossy plastic look so they look like a family and not have an odd looking one(the 8GB) being sold by the new ones.

[Indy]

They reveal nothing new in this pic either...

http://www.dabbledoo.com/ee/images/uploads/appletell/wwdc2009-640w.jpg

:tounge:

[seanwes]

2 weeks to go. It feels like 2 years.

[Indy]

2 weeks to go. It feels like 2 years.

I know! *sobs*:angry:

[JWiPhone]

2 weeks to go. It feels like 2 years.


Correction...13 Days to go! WWDC09 starts at 10AM PDT so that Monday doesn't count. :laugh2:

[Phxblue]

Has anyone ever seen a white soft touch/grippy/rubbery whatever back? I wonder what that'll be like.

[seanwes]

Has anyone ever seen a white soft touch/grippy/rubbery whatever back? I wonder what that'll be like.

Is that a for sure thing now? Did I miss that?

[dturner]

Is that a for sure thing now? Did I miss that?
Still spinning in the rumor mill as far as I know, but I have seen many sources saying it.:wink:

[iphun]

Has anyone ever seen a white soft touch/grippy/rubbery whatever back? I wonder what that'll be like.
I was never a big fan of the white back on the current 3g, but a rubberized back I would definitely consider. I would love the look of it but my only concern is that it would attract dirt and become terrible looking after a few days or weeks.
Is that a for sure thing now? Did I miss that?
Well the rubberized black back was leaked a few months ago (http://iphonehelp.in/2009/05/21/iphone-30-pro-rubber-back-leaked-image/) even though it resurfaced recently and last year the black glossy (http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/25/the-second-gen-iphone-3g-gps-only-slightly-thicker/) backing was leaked. Last year only the black 8GB was leaked even though there was the 16GB with white also. This year the 16GB black back which is supposed to be the smaller one was leaked, so I am guessing we will see a 32GB(there have been many clues to this from carriers) in white and black. That may not be the case we will see in the new iphone, but history seems to be repeating itself so maybe that will be the actual one we see.

[Phxblue]

Yeah still a rumor but everyone seems to think its a go. Plus that new icon thing revealed today listed a black and a white so I was just wondering.

[LuvKeane]

They reveal nothing new in this pic either...

http://www.dabbledoo.com/ee/images/uploads/appletell/wwdc2009-640w.jpg

:tounge:

Well, not to be TOO cheeky but maybe that IS the new one?? It just looks identical to the current one... :tounge:

[iphun]

Well, not to be TOO cheeky but maybe that IS the new one?? It just looks identical to the current one... :tounge:

That would be funny if we've been looking at it since they announced WWDC '09, but that isn't like apple. There isn't even a spotlight symbol at the bottom, there's just 3 dots for 3 pages. Maybe 3 pages for 3.0 or 3rd gen.

[Cantwait4iPhone]

Because of the 9:42, it's going to be released on September 42nd. Wait a second...

I think the black and white means that all graphics and applications will be in black and white. No more color for these phones.

My guess is that they'll announce some small hardware changes, including a bump up to 16/32 GB, and some details on Snow Leopard. I hate to rain on the parade, and I hope I'm wrong, but I don't expect anything huge. Then, the iPhone will be released at the end of June.

Just my take.

[firewire]

Because of the 9:42, it's going to be released on September 42nd. Wait a second...

I think the black and white means that all graphics and applications will be in black and white. No more color for these phones.

My guess is that they'll announce some small hardware changes, including a bump up to 16/32 GB, and some details on Snow Leopard. I hate to rain on the parade, and I hope I'm wrong, but I don't expect anything huge. Then, the iPhone will be released at the end of June.

Just my take.
If they don't make at least some NOTICEABLE changes, expect many customers to head over to the Palm Pre. I don't think Apple is stupid enough to make such a fatal move, however you never know with them until the actual day of revelation.

[iphun]

If they don't make at least some NOTICEABLE changes, expect many customers to head over to the Palm Pre. I don't think Apple is stupid enough to make such a fatal move, however you never know with them until the actual day of revelation.

I am hoping that with the June 6th Palm Pre release Apple will decide to release the phone not long after WWDC. They shouldn't waste time and take the chance of people not wanting to wait until July when the Pre will be out before WWDC in June. But they better not have a "We are better, we'll be fine with whatever we do" attitude because that could let the Pre get a lot of iphone customers. No matter what there's enough people that love the iPhone and would never switch so they really would be fine.

[Indy]

I am hoping that with the June 6th Palm Pre release Apple will decide to release the phone not long after WWDC. They shouldn't waste time and take the chance of people not wanting to wait until July when the Pre will be out before WWDC in June. But they better not have a "We are better, we'll be fine with whatever we do" attitude because that could let the Pre get a lot of iphone customers. No matter what there's enough people that love the iPhone and would never switch so they really would be fine.

I'm pretty sure if it's a big enough upgrade most loyal iPhone user's will wait it out a month or whatever until it's actual release rather than jumping to a Pre unless they already had their minds set on the Palm.

But I'm totally with you on hoping they may possibly release this thing the next day or something after WWDC. Pre who?! :tounge:

[iphun]

I'm pretty sure if it's a big enough upgrade most loyal iPhone user's will wait it out a month or whatever until it's actual release rather than jumping to a Pre unless they already had their minds set on the Palm.

But I'm totally with you on hoping they may possibly release this thing the next day or something after WWDC. Pre who?! :tounge:

I would wait until next July before I bought a Pre, so I am sure many others will too. I definitely think it's a big enough upgrade, this time around it's labeled in the SDK as 2,1 rather than 1,3 so I am figuring that's a pretty big update. For example we went from 2.2 to 3.0 skipping 2.3, etc. and they added a lot of new features into the OS and SDK including many that have been asked for by users for a long time. So maybe we will get many new specs that we've asked for.

If they do release some short time after WWDC that shows they do see a threat from the Pre and if they wait till July then they see absolutely no threat at all. I am hoping that they do see a threat just so we will see it sooner rather than later :tounge:

[Indy]

If they do release some short time after WWDC that shows they do see a threat from the Pre and if they wait till July then they see absolutely no threat at all. I am hoping that they do see a threat just so we will see it sooner rather than later :tounge:

I know!

I'm trying to not get TOO excited about WWDC and how many days are left hoping they just FLY by and it's that time before I even know it!

And then they will probably announce this SICK new iPhone and I'll have to wait a WHOLE other month for it to actually be released. THAT, will be the longest month of my life, well as far as life related to iPhones that is. :tounge:

[iphun]

I know!

I'm trying to not get TOO excited about WWDC and how many days are left hoping they just FLY by and it's that time before I even know it!

And then they will probably announce this SICK new iPhone and I'll have to wait a WHOLE other month for it to actually be released. THAT, will be the longest month of my life, well as far as life related to iPhones that is. :tounge:

It's too late for me, I am already TOO excited. I bet these days will fly by even though it's something we are really really waiting for. I think having my iphone helps, if I didn't have one I might just go insane or fly out to cupertino and break into their headquarters to get my hands on the new one.

I know :frown: but lets hope they change their minds and release it sooner. Even though apple is a company of tradition and repeating itself on things like release dates. Yeah WWDC will come fast, but IF the iphone is to be released in July I might need to be put into a coma so I can wake up the day before, that's how excited I would be :tounge:

[Indy]

Here's theiphoneblog's take on new hardware possibilities.

http://www.theiphoneblog.com/2009/05/25/2009-generation-iphone-21-rumor-consensus-reached/

[Indy]

Gizmodo has some WWDC predictions.

http://gizmodo.com/5266037/whats-cooking-for-apple-wwdc-09

[iphun]

Here's theiphoneblog's take on new hardware possibilities.

http://www.theiphoneblog.com/2009/05/25/2009-generation-iphone-21-rumor-consensus-reached/

I am doubting the OLED screen too, I know how much that would help battery life, but I don't think it's gonna happen.

Whether or not this is real(this was posted a couple pages back), it shows the next iphone will continue to have the LCD screen: http://www.chinaontrade.com/apple-iphone-3gen-2009-lcd-screen-original-p-269.html

[JWiPhone]

I know!

I'm trying to not get TOO excited about WWDC and how many days are left hoping they just FLY by and it's that time before I even know it!


Not to worry Indy, you have my signature to constantly reminds you how many days are left until WWDC. LOL

[gogoplata1980]

Not to worry Indy, you have my signature to constantly reminds you how many days are left until WWDC. LOL

Don't be cruel. Indy and I have not the iPhone. :embarrassed:















:tounge:

[Phxblue]

Boy must suck to be you..

[JWiPhone]

Don't be cruel. Indy and I have not the iPhone. :embarrassed:


I don't have it either. Just like Indy I have been waiting these two years for the iPhone to develop before buying it.

[acosmichippo]

meanwhile using what?

[Napoleon_PhoneApart]

I don't have it either. Just like Indy I have been waiting these two years for the iPhone to develop before buying it.

Both of you are going to be kicking yourselves when the 2010 iPhone turns out to be the one you've been waiting for...:tounge:

[gogoplata1980]

Both of you are going to be kicking yourselves when the 2010 iPhone turns out to be the one you've been waiting for...:tounge:

Whoa! After I have exercised this much patience I refuse to let you make doubt seep in! :foot:

[Napoleon_PhoneApart]

Whoa! After I have exercised this much patience I refuse to let you make doubt seep in! :foot:

Just think of all the advanced goodies the 2010 model will have...:tounge:

[gogoplata1980]

Just think of all the advanced goodies the 2010 model will have...:tounge:

You sir, are a cruel human being! I'm not so sure you're even human. I think you are a machine built for one purpose: internet forum cruelty.:wink:

[LuvKeane]

Both of you are going to be kicking yourselves when the 2010 iPhone turns out to be the one you've been waiting for...:tounge:
You mean the model with a QWERTY keyboard???? :2cool:

[Indy]

More on that Matte black casing and faster 3G. http://www.macrumors.com/2009/05/26/next-generation-iphone-case-to-have-matte-finish-enhanced-3g/ And Nappy, I'm waiting on the 2021 version myself with hologram calls, etc...

[Indy]

NPR's take on a new iPhone. http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=104243976&ft=1&f=1019

[JWiPhone]

meanwhile using what?


Just a regular ol' cellphone from Sprint. Although, I'm not a heavy cellphone user. I want the iPhone more for the data plan, apps, internet. I'm not faulting those who couldn't wait and needed the version 1 iPhone. We are all different and some can wait whiile others can't. It is all cool. :)

[JWiPhone]

Both of you are going to be kicking yourselves when the 2010 iPhone turns out to be the one you've been waiting for...:tounge:

Napoleon, now perhaps I should wait until 2010...hmmmmm? See what you did? :tounge:

[iphun]

Here's a new device from Apple in the Best Buy inventory that will be in stock 5/31/09. It is not the iphone from the Product Dimensions, but what could it be then? Netbook? New Laptop? Laptop with 3g?

http://www.macrumors.com/2009/05/25/unidentified-apple-mobile-computing-device-in-best-buy-inventory/

http://images.macrumors.com/article/2009/05/25/060831-web-1_500.jpg

[acosmichippo]

my guess would be a refreshed macbook of some sort.

then again 5.5" is really thick for macbook packaging. They're no more than 3" thick.

[iphun]

my guess would be a refreshed macbook of some sort.

then again 5.5" is really thick for macbook packaging. They're no more than 3" thick.

Does anyone know what that model # could be for? If macbook packaging is that thin any 'netbook' device should be thinner or about the same and the length and height are too small for an iMac. Unless they send BB completely wrong dimensions because they don't trust their inventory people anymore.

[Napoleon_PhoneApart]

And Nappy, I'm waiting on the 2021 version myself with hologram calls, etc...

Yeah, yeah, yeah.

You'll rush out and buy the new 2009 model, then spend the next year whining about how it doesn't have toothpaste dispensing, levitation capabilities, dinner setting for eight, etc...:tounge:

[JWiPhone]

From Boy Genius Report. More rumors.

With WWDC just around the corner, iPhone rumors continue to spike as expected. This time, word is that there will be a few variants to Apple’s smartphone; six, to be exact. As speculated before (http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2009/05/19/iphone-rumor-alert-next-gen-specs-and-launch-date-hit-the-net/), it will come in two storage capacities as it always has — presumably 16GB and 32GB this time around. The rumored matte-finished iPhones will also come in three different models according to iLounge however, each supporting different radio protocols: 3G, enhanced 3G and TD-SCDMA depending on region.

http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2009/05/26/six-new-versions-of-iphone-ipod-nano-update/

[Napoleon_PhoneApart]

Here's a new device from Apple in the Best Buy inventory that will be in stock 5/31/09. It is not the iphone from the Product Dimensions, but what could it be then? Netbook? New Laptop? Laptop with 3g?

http://www.macrumors.com/2009/05/25/unidentified-apple-mobile-computing-device-in-best-buy-inventory/

http://images.macrumors.com/article/2009/05/25/060831-web-1_500.jpg

You guys sure are clueless.

That's the new iPhone's battery.

[iphun]

You guys sure are clueless.

That's the new iPhone's battery.

OMG I can't believe I didn't see it, you are right!! We wanted more battery and well apple is just delivering with the best one they can. They are probably already getting new accessories ready for this battery like backpacks, holsters, purses and of course fanny packs :tounge::laugh2:

[iphonewarrior]

You guys sure are clueless.

That's the new iPhone's battery.

OMG I can't believe I didn't see it, you are right!! We wanted more battery and well apple is just delivering with the best one they can. They are probably already getting new accessories ready for this battery like backpacks, holsters, purses and of course fanny packs :tounge::laugh2:


I don't get it.. where am i looking?

[iphun]

I don't get it.. where am i looking?

It's not actually the battery, we are just joking. It is some apple computer that will be in stock May 31st. Maybe it's just a cover for the iphone shipment and they will be available June 8th or a few days after WWDC, but I doubt it since there's no mention of AT&T like the other BB inventory screen shot a while back that mentioned 'Project Charlie'

[Napoleon_PhoneApart]

It's not actually the battery, we are just joking.

Who's joking??? :tounge:

[gogoplata1980]

OMG I can't believe I didn't see it, you are right!! We wanted more battery and well apple is just delivering with the best one they can. They are probably already getting new accessories ready for this battery like backpacks, holsters, purses and of course fanny packs :tounge::laugh2:

I, for one, cannot wait to rock the fanny pack!

[Napoleon_PhoneApart]

I, for one, cannot wait to rock the fanny pack!

Everyone wants a 20,000mAh butt! :laugh2:

[iphun]

Who's joking??? :tounge:
I wasn't, I don't know who posted that we were, it wasn't me :wink::tounge:
Everyone wants a 20,000mAh butt! :laugh2:

Heck yeah, I wonder when they'll be available for us to buy. With a 20,000mAh battery my phone will outlast any other phone on the market a couple times. :tounge:

[Hondamaker]

Here's a new device from Apple in the Best Buy inventory that will be in stock 5/31/09. It is not the iphone from the Product Dimensions, but what could it be then? Netbook? New Laptop? Laptop with 3g?

http://www.macrumors.com/2009/05/25/unidentified-apple-mobile-computing-device-in-best-buy-inventory/

http://images.macrumors.com/article/2009/05/25/060831-web-1_500.jpgCould be an iMac.

[iphun]

Could be an iMac.

Yeah I thought of that, but iMacs are on the road to getting bigger screens. And those dimensions(if true, even though they should be) do not point to an iMac. I have heard of the Macbooks getting refreshes this summer, so maybe it's those.

[Youngbinks]

That'd be one heck of a large MacBook. 16.7 in X 5.5 in X 13 in and nearly 9 pounds?

[iphun]

That'd be one heck of a large MacBook. 16.7 in X 5.5 in X 13 in and nearly 9 pounds?

Well that might be the packaging which is still a little big. I ran out of ideas, what do you think?

[Youngbinks]

Well that might be the packaging which is still a little big. I ran out of ideas, what do you think?

Well it gives the dimensions for both the box and the actual product.

I'm really unsure of what it could be. It's too large for a new Apple TV and too big for anything that seems remotely portable. Maybe a new, less mini, MacMini?

[iphun]

Well it gives the dimensions for both the box and the actual product.

I'm really unsure of what it could be. It's too large for a new Apple TV and too big for anything that seems remotely portable. Maybe a new, less mini, MacMini?

The packaging is the same as the item dimensions, so I don't know if it's the product or the packaging.

I guess we'll have to wait and find out :smile: Maybe it's a huge iphone.

[Youngbinks]

That's what I'm talking about.

http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p91/youngbinks/2426378616_94d0a8f477.jpg

[iphun]

That's what I'm talking about.

http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p91/youngbinks/2426378616_94d0a8f477.jpg

Now THAT is a phone :laugh2:

Haha you changed it as I typing, I think they are making an apple-ized version of that, we will see that as the iphone pro.

[LuvKeane]

That's awesome! Glad Apple is catering to ALL of the generations so now Grandpa Joe can get an iPhone!! :smile:

Just like this:
http://www.uberreview.com/wp-content/uploads/2006/10/Super-Sized%20TV%20Remote.jpg

[JWiPhone]

Microsoft Multi-Touch Zune HD has OLED and HD video, why not the new iPhone?
I thought OLED screens were at least a year away but apparently Microsoft has announced it with their new multi-touch Zune player. It may not be too far fetched to think OLED could be on the next generation iPhone. I know I may be dreaming but it is closer than I ever thought. By the way I do think this new Zune is rather ugly compared to the iTouch or iPhone.

http://gizmodo.com/5270945/zune-hd-is-real-has-multitouch-web-browsing-oled-screen-and-hd-video

[acosmichippo]

The flash-based Zune HD features a new industrial look compared to the line's earlier understated matte style, and is the first to feature a touchscreen: In this case, it's a 3.3" 16:9 widescreen capacitive OLED with multitouch, packing a resolution of 480x272. The "HD" badging comes from the inclusion of HD radio and HD (720p) video-out, though the latter is available only with an optional docking station.

so the "Zune HD" has a lower resolution screen than iphones and ipod touches (480x320).

nice.

[iphun]

so the "Zune HD" has a lower resolution screen than iphones and ipod touches (480x320).

nice.

And you can bet apple will be making the ipod touch even better than that this year. Especially if nanos are getting cameras I'm sure the ipod touches will too. And it has internet explorer which doesn't sound appealing to me.

[adnurahs]

That's what I'm talking about.

http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p91/youngbinks/2426378616_94d0a8f477.jpg

YoungBinks You Rock! :laugh2:That is the best iPhone ever!!! Thanx for the picture! :tounge:

[|3are]

Here's a new device from Apple in the Best Buy inventory that will be in stock 5/31/09. It is not the iphone from the Product Dimensions, but what could it be then? Netbook? New Laptop? Laptop with 3g?

http://www.macrumors.com/2009/05/25/unidentified-apple-mobile-computing-device-in-best-buy-inventory/

http://images.macrumors.com/article/2009/05/25/060831-web-1_500.jpg
It seems this is actually the upgraded white MacBook that Apple quietly displayed today.

http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?t=707340

"Notably, the unidentified "Mobile Computing" device (http://www.macrumors.com/2009/05/25/unidentified-apple-mobile-computing-device-in-best-buy-inventory/) that appeared in Best Buy's inventory system earlier this week was in fact this updated white MacBook. "

[Indy]

Analyst says $99 8GB iPhone a possibility. Well, duh! I've been saying this for months now. :D http://blogs.barrons.com/techtraderdaily/2009/05/27/apple-will-it-cut-8gb-iphone-price-to-99/

[gogoplata1980]

Analyst says $99 8GB iPhone a possibility. Well, duh! I've been saying this for months now. :D http://blogs.barrons.com/techtraderdaily/2009/05/27/apple-will-it-cut-8gb-iphone-price-to-99/

That would be great if it turns out to be true. I think my dad(not Napoleon) would jump at the chance to get one then! He would love to have one but he's also a cheapskate.:)

[Indy]

At&t confirms faster data network and more coverage on th way. LTE in 2011. http://www.9to5mac.com/ATT-cell-coverage-iPhone

[Indy]

Yea gogo, my wife will be pleased to see this as well. Hope it comes true! :)

[gogoplata1980]

Yea gogo, my wife will be pleased to see this as well. Hope it comes true! :)

Haha, I may have to settle for this. My wife is trying to be hardcore and not let me get another phone but we do what we must! :tounge:

[psylichon]

More 7.2mbps "officialness" from AT&T

http://www.att.com/gen/press-room?pid=4800&cdvn=news&newsarticleid=26835

[Napoleon_PhoneApart]

Haha, I may have to settle for this. My wife is trying to be hardcore...

Got pics?

j/k!!!

[iphun]

It seems this is actually the upgraded white MacBook that Apple quietly displayed today.

http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?t=707340

"Notably, the unidentified "Mobile Computing" device (http://www.macrumors.com/2009/05/25/unidentified-apple-mobile-computing-device-in-best-buy-inventory/) that appeared in Best Buy's inventory system earlier this week was in fact this updated white MacBook. "

That very well could be what that device was, but the in stock date is the 31st so maybe they are going to be releasing new macbooks back to back. The 31st one would be a Pro maybe

[iphun]

Analyst says $99 8GB iPhone a possibility. Well, duh! I've been saying this for months now. :D http://blogs.barrons.com/techtraderdaily/2009/05/27/apple-will-it-cut-8gb-iphone-price-to-99/

Yes you have and I think it is going to be in the line up with the new iphones as a cheaper budget offer. These will be the 'nano' iphones because they will be cheaper one and not have as much hard drive space.

[Indy]

New iPhone patents with sketch drawings. http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/05/27/multitouch.iphone.patents/

[Indy]

More 'hints' for iPhone with video through new tweetie app features to come. http://www.theiphoneblog.com/2009/05/27/iphone-video-twitter-video-splosion-video/

[JWiPhone]

iPhone Nano Renders:

http://www.***********.com/apple-news/iphone-nano-renders/


http://www.***********.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/iphonenano.jpg

[Indy]

Oh gah JW! Don't junk up the thread with that nanonsense. :D

[JWiPhone]

This is a kind of post that belongs about anywhere on this board. He is afterall the visionary and heart of Apple. It is good to hear this type of news.

http://www.***********.com/apple-news/woz-says-steve-jobs-is-healthy-and-energetic/

[JWiPhone]

Oh gah JW! Don't junk up the thread with that nanonsense. :D

LOL..just throwing it out there, not saying I like it. I waited this long. I want the full version with all the bells and whistles.:tounge:

[Indy]

Good post JW, can't wait to see him back! :)

[Indy]

AT&T CEO Randall Stephenson answers questions on iPhone future technology. Can't watch video until I get home! Ahhhhhhh! http://www.9to5mac.com/Randall-Stephenson-iPhone What did they say? What did they say?!

[psylichon]

http://images.macnn.com/macnn/news/0905/26-patent-4.gif

Boy that shape really reminds me of this one

http://www.slashphone.com/media/data/796/leak-iphone-2009-1.jpg

... which several are saying is still the real deal?

That's not gonna fit in a current 3G case.

[Indy]

I was actually thinking it looked like the color ones we saw a couple weeks ago. Then again, its hard to investigate from this dern sk screen. Thanx for posting that image, I couldn't do it. =/

[iphun]

I was actually thinking it looked like the color ones we saw a couple weeks ago. Then again, its hard to investigate from this dern sk screen. Thanx for posting that image, I couldn't do it. =/

Yeah to me it looks like the V1 or like the chromatic ones we saw which looked like V1s. What else would that dotted line be towards the bottom which is exactly where the black plastic part of the V1 is. Also if you notice the speakers they remind me of the covering that the V1 has. But I just don't understand why if they filed a patent that they would file it with an old case. Unless it isn't an old case :wink:

[Indy]

This one.

http://9to5mac.com/files/image/00000/rainbow-iPhones.jpg
http://images.macnn.com/macnn/news/0905/26-patent-4.gif

[iphun]

Predictions of what may be coming this summer, this goes with what Indy has been saying about the 8GB being sold alongside the new ones this summer

http://images.appleinsider.com/rbc-090527-1.gif

[Indy]

Predictions of what may be coming this summer, this goes with what Indy has been saying about the 8GB being sold alongside the new ones this summer

http://images.appleinsider.com/rbc-090527-1.gif

If this came true then there are going to be millions upon millions MORE sold this summer.

I was just talking with a friend on the way home yesterday and his wife has a iPhone and said that he would love to have one but it's just too expensive. This may be the ticket for most folks, this and a lower rate data plan which has also been rumored.

$99 iPhone + $20 data package = AT&T raking in (more) cash.

[Indy]

I can't remember who posted this before here but here it has popped up once again.

http://gizmodo.com/5271696/next+generation-iphone-3g-parts-revealed-by-chinese-wholesaler

http://cache.gawker.com/assets/images/gizmodo/2009/05/Picture_9.png
It looks like the web site and the new parts are legit. They also sell every single spare iPhone 3G part you can imagine—as well as original factory parts for Blackberry, Nokia, LG, HTC, MacBooks, and even Nintendo. They claim the new iPhone 3G 2009 (http://gizmodo.com/tag/iphone-3g-2009/) parts will ship "within 5 to 12 working days."

[iphun]

I can't remember who posted this before here but here it has popped up once again.

http://gizmodo.com/5271696/next+generation-iphone-3g-parts-revealed-by-chinese-wholesaler

http://cache.gawker.com/assets/images/gizmodo/2009/05/Picture_9.png
It looks like the web site and the new parts are legit. They also sell every single spare iPhone 3G part you can imagine—as well as original factory parts for Blackberry, Nokia, LG, HTC, MacBooks, and even Nintendo. They claim the new iPhone 3G 2009 (http://gizmodo.com/tag/iphone-3g-2009/) parts will ship "within 5 to 12 working days."

It was Phxblue who found it a long time ago, but I have brought it up every now and then. I think the most recent time was me saying that we will not have an OLED screen if the site is legit about these parts. I think the screen is larger and the bezel definitely isn't chrome anymore. Also the bezel is larger and if you look at the high resolution pictures at the bezel the ear piece for calls is part of the bezel making me think the screen is larger and they pushed it up to make room. I always check back to this website to see if any new parts have been added.

I wonder what would happen if you ordered one and tried to connect it to a current phone.

[Indy]

It was Phxblue who found it a long time ago, but I have brought it up every now and then. I think the most recent time was me saying that we will not have an OLED screen if the site is legit about these parts. I think the screen is larger and the bezel definitely isn't chrome anymore. Also the bezel is larger and if you look at the high resolution pictures at the bezel the ear piece for calls is part of the bezel making me think the screen is larger and they pushed it up to make room. I always check back to this website to see if any new parts have been added.

I wonder what would happen if you ordered one and tried to connect it to a current phone.

Bigger screen would be AWESOME! SO AWESOME!!!:angry:

[Youngbinks]

This one.

http://9to5mac.com/files/image/00000/rainbow-iPhones.jpg


I think that if Apple was going to go with some color, they would at least make the entire thing a solid color like the current 3Gs. Not with the weird little plastic boot at the bottom as was seen with the v1.

[Indy]

I agree Youngbinks and I'm not very fond of the colors myself but was just showing the comparison. :p

[Youngbinks]

I agree Youngbinks and I'm not very fond of the colors myself but was just showing the comparison. :p

Oh and I much appreciate it. I think there is just too much at risk to make colors like that. With an iPod, they're cheap and don't require anything but a purchase. With an iPhone I think tastes are too varied to allow for much choice when it comes to colors. How would Apple know to make more of one color and less of another? I think we'll stick to the black and white options if there still is a color choice.

[iphun]

Bigger screen would be AWESOME! SO AWESOME!!!:angry:
I know!! I just hope those parts are real and I think the website is pretty reputable since they have all the other parts for phones. That would be the only reason they would have to push the ear piece into the bezel would be to incorporate a larger screen. My only question is where will they be putting the proximity and ambient light sensors if the screen takes up all that space?
Oh and I much appreciate it. I think there is just too much at risk to make colors like that. With an iPod, they're cheap and don't require anything but a purchase. With an iPhone I think tastes are too varied to allow for much choice when it comes to colors. How would Apple know to make more of one color and less of another? I think we'll stick to the black and white options if there still is a color choice.

I agree. That's what I have always thought of them using colors. These aren't everyday flip phones that everyone has they are pricey for some and come with pricey plans. There might be a color or two that they never sell which is a loss on their behalf. Black, white, and aluminum(silver) are the only colors we will ever see for the next few years, they are professional and aren't risky for them to make. I also think they go with the sleek look of the phone. And really I don't know if I would want to walk around talking with an iphone in one of those colors, I would opt for the black one anyway. I bet they would run out of the black on first and be stuck with all the other colors. They can risk the colored ipods because they are cheap and everyone has them especially kids, so it's not a risk to make a line of colors.

[gogoplata1980]

This may be the ticket for most folks, this and a lower rate data plan which has also been rumored.

$99 iPhone + $20 data package = AT&T raking in (more) cash.

I agree, Indy. There's no way they don't sell a metric crap ton of these at this price.

[psylichon]

I disagree... a bezel is just a bezel. The current bezel doesn't really indicate the screen size in any way, so why would this one? I think 3.5" is a good compromise between visibility and pocketability and probably won't be changing.

[monkeysrock0622]

http://www.macrumors.com/2009/05/27/next-generation-iphone-bezel-revealed/

MacRumors is just nnow reporting on the bezel/ear piece? Wow talk about slow....or maybe Indy is just getting better than all the rumor sites! haha You should start your own website Indy.

[Phxblue]

Everyone here is just that good. We all knew about this bezel and screen on that site for a good 2 months now. I started laughing when this popped up as big news on a bunch of tech blogs today.

[iphun]

Everyone here is just that good. We all knew about this bezel and screen on that site for a good 2 months now. I started laughing when this popped up as big news on a bunch of tech blogs today.

I found it pretty funny that this grew into such a big story when it was YOU who found it here on May 12th :laugh2:

http://www.everythingicafe.com/forum/future-iphones/nextgeniphone-predictions-on-new-hardware-and-release-dates-40204-79.html#post445486

And I try to give you credit for this find all the time. I don't know how you came across this but you beat some of the major sites that report on the iphone by weeks! :smile:

[|3are]

It looks like the web site and the new parts are legit.
It will be a long time before I trust pieces of technology being sold out of China again.

Have you checked eBay lately? Now that they've opened the door to the Chinese, there are all kinds of knock-off electronics being sold on eBay (and eBay is supposed to be pretty "legit," as well).

Just to see if one set of headphones I saw on eBay from China was legit, I found a real pair at Fry's and bought them shortly before the set off eBay was going to arrive. The two looked kinda similar, but with several differences in appearance that would probably only be noticeable looking at them side-by-side. Plus, the set from China sounded terrible, which is the important part.

Anyway, in my opinion, China is notorious for selling fake crap. Thus, I'm not going to give this website any legitimacy just yet.

[iphun]

It will be a long time before I trust pieces of technology being sold out of China again.

Anyway, in my opinion, China is notorious for selling fake crap. Thus, I'm not going to give this website any legitimacy just yet.

I emailed them to ask more about the size and resolution of the phone, and asked if they could post a picture of the screen inside the bezel. That was around 10pm last night eastern which was 10am in Hong Kong, and they haven't answered yet. Now I sent it in english, but on their website they have #'s to call for english speaking people so they must have people that can answer the email. Maybe I'll translate it and then see if they answer. They shouldn't be barred by apple to say anything about them since the probably shouldn't even have them.

[Shuckster]

My iPhone dove into the pool a few weeks ago. 2G. I am back to Centro. Like going back to DOS but workable.

What is the latest timetable on this whole launch?? Will we be able to get out hands on a new on in July? Or is that just the announcement? If so when will we be able to get our hands on the new one??

[iphun]

My iPhone dove into the pool a few weeks ago. 2G. I am back to Centro. Like going back to DOS but workable.

What is the latest timetable on this whole launch?? Will we be able to get out hands on a new on in July? Or is that just the announcement? If so when will we be able to get our hands on the new one??

I don't know if I could put up with another phone until the new one came out but I think I would instead of buying a 3g then having to sell it.

The current rumor is that it will be out July 17th, but I think we will see it earlier. June 8th is WWDC where we will probably see the announcement of the new iphone and that will be when they should announce the release date.

[Shuckster]

Thanks!! That gives me a bit of a gameplan.

[iphun]

Here's an artist rendition of what the iphone could look like with the higher placed phone speaker.

http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/05/28/online_vendor_claims_sale_of_first_third_gen_iphon e_parts_photos.html

http://images.appleinsider.com/parts-090528-9.jpg

[Indy]

Computerworld: Video Conferencing in the new iPhone? http://www.9to5mac.com/iphone-video-conferencing

[JWiPhone]

Here's an artist rendition of what the iphone could look like with the higher placed phone speaker.

http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/05/28/online_vendor_claims_sale_of_first_third_gen_iphon e_parts_photos.html



I'm not that impressed with it as far as looks go. It looks kind of 'junky'. I don't mind the bezel being black, but it just doesn't have the sleekness that the other concept designs have had. Perhaps it is because the bezel isn't flush with the screen.

[adnurahs]

Here's an artist rendition of what the iphone could look like with the higher placed phone speaker.

http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/05/28/online_vendor_claims_sale_of_first_third_gen_iphon e_parts_photos.html

http://images.appleinsider.com/parts-090528-9.jpg

Thanks for the info.

I don't like this. They better not make it look like this. There appears to be too much space between the Earpiece and the top of the screen. It may not actually be too much space. It may be the same amount of space, in fact I think it is. It's just so strange to see that super large earpiece across the top of the bezel and the screen appearing to start so far below it.

I see the little green light. Is that suppose to denote a front facing camera? If so, I understand. I also understand that the sensors have to be put somewhere, but sleekness is an Apple signature. IMHO this is not sleek. (The artist did a great job though! Good rendering try! :tounge:) I just don't like this for me and I hope the final is better than this.

If it does end up looking like this, I will have to deal with because it's going to be a kick ass iphone!!

[acosmichippo]

looks fine to me.

not sure if i like the black bezel, though.

[|3are]

I don't like this. They better not make it look like this. There appears to be too much space between the Earpiece and the top of the screen.
I feel the same way. I think if they changed the bezel to look like these China pictures -- that picture makes it seem like the new bezel won't be as curved or overlap the screen as much as the current one, which makes this rendition a little misleading anyway -- it would be to make room for more siginificant design changes. Perhaps there would be a bigger screen and that black section between the earpiece and the screen wouldn't be as large. Then again, making room for a front-facing camera would take some space.

Anyway, I think the bottom line is that if this really will be the new bezel, you cannot just throw it on a current iPhone and make it work -- there would be more design changes than just a different colored bezel with a higher earpiece location.

[iphun]

I'm not that impressed with it as far as looks go. It looks kind of 'junky'. I don't mind the bezel being black, but it just doesn't have the sleekness that the other concept designs have had. Perhaps it is because the bezel isn't flush with the screen.

I'm not a huge fan of it either, but if that's the bezel I hope they do something to make it look better. To me that picture looks like a touch which in a way I don't want the look of. I want people to know I have the phone and the speaker is mainly what distinguishes it if you look at the front. I have some favorites and they include in order from most favorite and down:
1 http://www.everythingicafe.com/forum/future-iphones/new-iphone-pics-leaked-47535.html#post448609

2 http://www.porhomme.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/iphone-3rd-generation-4g-june-2009-1.jpg

3 http://www.iphone-hacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/02/iphoneconcept16.jpg

http://www.iphone-hacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/02/iphoneconcept17.jpg

I am sure whatever apple comes out with will be even better, but that first one I have liked since the day I saw it.

[JWiPhone]

I'm not a huge fan of it either, but if that's the bezel I hope they do something to make it look better. To me that picture looks like a touch which in a way I don't want the look of. I want people to know I have the phone and the speaker is mainly what distinguishes it if you look at the front. I have some favorites and they include in order from most favorite and down:
1 http://www.everythingicafe.com/forum/future-iphones/new-iphone-pics-leaked-47535.html#post448609

2 http://www.porhomme.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/iphone-3rd-generation-4g-june-2009-1.jpg

3 http://www.iphone-hacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/02/iphoneconcept16.jpg

http://www.iphone-hacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/02/iphoneconcept17.jpg

I am sure whatever apple comes out with will be even better, but that first one I have liked since the day I saw it.

I agree with you iPhun. I would much prefer this design :)

http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m157/LondonRockz568/Chromaticiphone3.jpg

[Indy]

That's my favorite as well JW. :P

[Indy]

Illuminated 3rd Gen iPhone logo? http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/05/28/briefly_canada_gets_hd_tv_shows_illuminated_iphone _logo_more.html I'm really beginning to believe my source more and more with these late rumors.

[|3are]

That's my favorite as well JW. :P
http://www.porhomme.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/iphone-3rd-generation-4g-june-2009-1.jpg
This one seems less likely to become a reality, yet I think I like it more. Either of those first two, though, would be pretty cool.

[JWiPhone]

Illuminated 3rd Gen iPhone logo? http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/05/28/briefly_canada_gets_hd_tv_shows_illuminated_iphone _logo_more.html I'm really beginning to believe my source more and more with these late rumors.

Don't you think an illuminated logo would be a further drain on the battery? Even a slight drain wouldn't be good.

[Napoleon_PhoneApart]

http://www.porhomme.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/iphone-3rd-generation-4g-june-2009-1.jpg
This one seems less likely to become a reality, yet I think I like it more. Either of those first two, though, would be pretty cool.

Yeah - the first combination iPhone/razor.

[JWiPhone]

Third Gen iPhone circuit boards shipping according to this article

http://www.***********.com/iphone-news/3rd-generation-iphone/third-generation-iphone-circuit-boards-shipping/

[Indy]

OT but cool. :D http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/05/28/steve_jobs_spotted_on_apple_campus_report.html

[Indy]

Nice find JW! Wish there was more info in that article.

[JWiPhone]

OT but cool. :D http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/05/28/steve_jobs_spotted_on_apple_campus_report.html

I hope this next generation iPhone looks as stylish and sleek as the AMG he is driving. LOL

http://www.***********.com/apple-news/steve-jobs/steve-jobs-is-back-to-work/

[iphun]

http://www.porhomme.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/iphone-3rd-generation-4g-june-2009-1.jpg
This one seems less likely to become a reality, yet I think I like it more. Either of those first two, though, would be pretty cool.

All great articles Indy and JW! :smile: I think Indy's source is being proven and backed up with all the rumors ever since you posted what they told you. Lets hope seeing Jobs this early will mean he's going to be at WWDC to show off the new iphone.

Yeah the thing I like about that iphone is that there is a speaker 'framing' at the top of the screen which should be much louder and wouldn't get blocked by your hand as much as you can block the one now.

[Indy]

http://www.macrumors.com/2009/05/27/next-generation-iphone-bezel-revealed/

MacRumors is just nnow reporting on the bezel/ear piece? Wow talk about slow....or maybe Indy is just getting better than all the rumor sites! haha You should start your own website Indy.

I've actually thought about starting up a nextgeniphone rumors and news site. Only thing is, I wouldn't know where to start and it could be very time consuming.

Maybe someone with a little know how on website design or whatever could team up and 4 or 5 of us could start one up!

It would be cool to have a site that's as simple as this thread, where we just dump rumors and news on the front page whenever they are found. Sure it would be slow on the off-season when new iPhones aren't expected, but maybe we could carry the Touch as well.

....or we could just call this thread our site. :tounge:

I found it pretty funny that this grew into such a big story when it was YOU who found it here on May 12th :laugh2:

http://www.everythingicafe.com/forum/future-iphones/nextgeniphone-predictions-on-new-hardware-and-release-dates-40204-79.html#post445486

And I try to give you credit for this find all the time. I don't know how you came across this but you beat some of the major sites that report on the iphone by weeks! :smile:

I know! Big props! I saw it pop up yesterday everywhere and thought, this is so OLD, someone new about this but I couldn't remember who posted it!

Don't you think an illuminated logo would be a further drain on the battery? Even a slight drain wouldn't be good.

It would be used for notifications from what I've heard. It may just pulse until you notice it and check your message or email or whatever. But yea, the less drain on the battery the better.

[Indy]

All great articles Indy and JW! :smile: I think Indy's source is being proven and backed up with all the rumors ever since you posted what they told you. Lets hope seeing Jobs this early will mean he's going to be at WWDC to show off the new iphone.

Yeah the thing I like about that iphone is that there is a speaker 'framing' at the top of the screen which should be much louder and wouldn't get blocked by your hand as much as you can block the one now.

Exactly what I was thinking iphun. He's obviously up and about. I think they may just be playing it off and he's going to suprise us at WWDC.

And I'm fond of the speaker 'framing' myself. :wink:

[Indy]

New mock-up.

http://img5.imageshack.us/img5/3571/iphone3rdgen2009.jpg
http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?t=708062

I wish I could do these, I've got some great ideas.

[Indy]

Then modified a bit by another member. I like the bigger screen. :laugh2:

http://epyon.bol.ucla.edu/iphone3rdgen200999.jpg

[iphun]

Then modified a bit by another member. I like the bigger screen. :laugh2:

http://epyon.bol.ucla.edu/iphone3rdgen200999.jpg

Now that one I like and I have been thinking that the screen could be larger. They need to put something in the space between the screen and the higher speaker and a camera is great for that :laugh2:

[iphun]

It would be used for notifications from what I've heard. It may just pulse until you notice it and check your message or email or whatever. But yea, the less drain on the battery the better.
I have heard that the illuminated logo could also be used as a flash for the camera, but the notifications I could see draining the battery. It might have a setting like in messages where you get repeat notification through illumination.
Exactly what I was thinking iphun. He's obviously up and about. I think they may just be playing it off and he's going to suprise us at WWDC.

And I'm fond of the speaker 'framing' myself. :wink:

He wants us to think he isn't coming until the end of June and most WWDC predictions I have seen so far keep saying they doubt we will see him there, but I think we will. And lets hope we don't have to wait till July for the new iphone because I am too impatient to wait that long :laugh2:

I want them to 'frame' the entire screen with a speaker for more of a surround sound than we currently have :smile:

[bulls6pack]

I have heard that the illuminated logo could also be used as a flash for the camera

I know this dont show or mean much, but having a illuminated logo like this,especially for a camera flash, would be cool!

http://www.crunchgear.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/iphone_glow21.jpg

[bulls6pack]

In this latest mock-up of the camera screen, what's the rainbow looking little box on the lower left side of the screen suppose to be?

[Napoleon_PhoneApart]

I know this sounds mean, but I really don't care who introduces the new iPhone. I know that Steve Jobs is supposedly a great innovator, but people are going to have to start preparing themselves for life without him as far as Apple is concerned.


I don't want to see people crowding bridges when Jobs finally leaves Apple for good.

[iphun]

I know this dont show or mean much, but having a illuminated logo like this,especially for a camera flash, would be cool!

http://www.crunchgear.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/iphone_glow21.jpg

We are used to the typical flashes for cameras, but this would be like apple to change things up and be different. Also I think the main reason they never added a flash was because they don't want to clutter up the back of the phone and to use the logo that is already there is better than a usual flash. I know a flash isn't that much clutter, but you have to admit if you had a choice to have a flash next to the camera or the apple logo light up, I know you would rather your apple logo light up. :smile:

[iphun]

In this latest mock-up of the camera screen, what's the rainbow looking little box on the lower left side of the screen suppose to be?
On 3.0 in the lower left side the camera roll icon now shows the last picture(or video recording shot) taken.
I know this sounds mean, but I really don't care who introduces the new iPhone. I know that Steve Jobs is supposedly a great innovator, but people are going to have to start preparing themselves for life without him as far as Apple is concerned.


I don't want to see people crowding bridges when Jobs finally leaves Apple for good.

It really isn't mean, I don't really care who shows off the new iphone. All I care is that there is one and that it's amazing :smile: The only reason it's a good sign that he's there is because he is the one they seem to want to show off the new one, at least for this year. I think that will be the only time we see him for the next few years will be to show off the iphone. He has the company well prepared for him to leave so we probably won't see much if any difference when he completely leaves.

[Indy]

Third Gen iPhone circuit boards shipping according to this article

http://www.***********.com/iphone-news/3rd-generation-iphone/third-generation-iphone-circuit-boards-shipping/

So, I wonder how long it takes them to actually make the phone (x millions) then get them shipped out everywhere. Because if the circuit boards are just now being shipped for the build, it could take a little while to actually make it to the shelves right? Maybe a July/August timeframe.

I dunno, just speculating a bit.

I didn't even see this anywhere on digitimes and the article provides no links.

[iphun]

So, I wonder how long it takes them to actually make the phone (x millions) then get them shipped out everywhere. Because if the circuit boards are just now being shipped for the build, it could take a little while to actually make it to the shelves right? Maybe a July/August timeframe.

I dunno, just speculating a bit.

I didn't even see this anywhere on digitimes and the article provides no links.

I hope they can push them out sooner than that, but it's not looking good for a WWDC release
Here's the digitimes article http://www.digitimes.com/news/a20090526PB200.html

This is where I found the digitimes link
http://www.iphonealley.com/news/rumor-manufacturers-shipping-circuit-boards-for-new-iphone

And towards the end of this apple insider article
http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/05/28/briefly_canada_gets_hd_tv_shows_illuminated_iphone _logo_more.html

[iphun]

From the same place (http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?t=708062&page=2) Indy found the 2 pics of the phone with the possible new bezel.
How about a shorter phone with the same sized screen, but no front camera?
http://i43.tinypic.com/2qa5lwp.jpg

[JWiPhone]

From the same place (http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?t=708062&page=2) Indy found the 2 pics of the phone with the possible new bezel.
How about a shorter phone with the same sized screen, but no front camera?


To be honest I'm not too crazy about this concept. I just don't think it looks very sleek. Perhaps it is something to do with that bezel. Times like these I'm glad they are only concepts. :smile:

[psylichon]

I don't think the screen size is going to change. Sorry to be a buzzkill :(

[iphun]

To be honest I'm not too crazy about this concept. I just don't think it looks very sleek. Perhaps it is something to do with that bezel. Times like these I'm glad they are only concepts. :smile:

I like it better than that one I posted before with the black bezel. You know which is my favorite, but if that black bezel is on the new iphone we won't see anything like that. I know apple will work some magic with it. I still haven't heard back from china on trade, but I'm still not sure if they just can't understand english or they don't want to answer my questions.

I don't think the screen size is going to change. Sorry to be a buzzkill :(
I'm fine with the screen as it is, just as long as it doesn't get smaller. Wider would be nice if and when they make it HD.

[Phxblue]

I don't think the screen size is going to change. Sorry to be a buzzkill :(

Agreed. There's been zero talk/rumoring/speculating about that.

[Indy]

I don't think the screen size is going to change. Sorry to be a buzzkill :(

Yea, you're probably right. It would be a nice suprise if it happened. :wink:

[iphun]

I don't see this turning out good, I see a major itunes update or a lawsuit. The Pre wants to use iTunes to manage music which shows they have a weakness in the syncing area and they might try to use that fact to sell more of them to iphone users:
http://news.cnet.com/8301-13526_3-10251738-27.html

[adnurahs]

Then modified a bit by another member. I like the bigger screen. :laugh2:

http://epyon.bol.ucla.edu/iphone3rdgen200999.jpg

Now this is awesome!! If the phone looks anything like this it's gonna be a killer!! I love this artist rendition! Good Job!!

I know this is not the real deal, but I am even more excited now than ever! Thanks for putting this up!

[adnurahs]

I don't see this turning out good, I see a major itunes update or a lawsuit. The Pre wants to use iTunes to manage music which shows they have a weakness in the syncing area and they might try to use that fact to sell more of them to iphone users:
http://news.cnet.com/8301-13526_3-10251738-27.html


Amen! A Major update needs to be implemented ASAP! :2cool:

[Indy]

Another great concept. One of my new favorites! :D http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?p=7687545 maybe someone can C&P the pic for us. ;)

[iNinja]

here you go, the pics that Indy just linked...

http://i41.tinypic.com/kq6o7.jpghttp://i44.tinypic.com/2nulnqs.jpghttp://i43.tinypic.com/11ait1l.jpg

I think these are the closest we have to what the new phone will look like!

[Indy]

Thank you Croucher.

[iNinja]

After some people put suggestions in, the guy who created the mock up re-designed it with a front facing camera. Oh, and 3.0 (haha some people complain at the slighest thing :))
http://i42.tinypic.com/24zlsas.jpg

[Indy]

That looks real nice. Hehe, I was the one asking for the camera. :D (=MuLti-CeLL=)

[iNinja]

haha i thought the camera suggestion was good, but the 3.0 update? haha. made me laugh! :D

[iphonewarrior]

here you go, the pics that Indy just linked...

http://i41.tinypic.com/kq6o7.jpghttp://i44.tinypic.com/2nulnqs.jpghttp://i43.tinypic.com/11ait1l.jpg

I think these are the closest we have to what the new phone will look like!


I'd be more than happy with this as my new iphone. It looks good, stability of the OS is what i'm looking forward too. I'm sick of apps crashing :angry:

[Youngbinks]

I really wouldn't mind a black bezel this time around. Mine gets scratched up no matter what so maybe a black one would be a bit stronger.

[iphun]

After some people put suggestions in, the guy who created the mock up re-designed it with a front facing camera. Oh, and 3.0 (haha some people complain at the slighest thing :))
http://i42.tinypic.com/24zlsas.jpg

I think with the matte black and bezel, I think it could look like this and I am fine with it. The first couple mock ups weren't as perfect but these are great I would love to own one of these especially with a front facing camera. And as long as that camera button on the side didn't activate the camera I would like it being there, if it did I could see myself activating it all the time.

I re emailed the china company with the screen and bezel but this time in chinese, but they still won't answer me :frown:

[iphun]

To me this is just wrong and that they have to be sneaky about the whole (tricking the desktop into thinking it's an iphone)thing, I just hope Apple screws this whole ability before they release the Pre or that they give Palm a flat out NO or else! If you want something like iTunes then make your own don't use your main competitors!!

The Pre gains iTunes compatibility by telling the desktop app that it is an iPhone that doesn't understand Apple's copy-protection. This allows the Pre to download content that isn't copy protected, including iTunes Plus and music that users have uploaded themselves.

From http://www.pcworld.com/businesscenter/article/165730/palms_pre_more_and_less_than_an_iphone.html

[psylichon]

Normally I'm down with iTunes hacks, but I agree that Palm doing it seems quite wrong, and I'm sure they're not going to get away with it forever.

[Youngbinks]

Yeah I don't really see Apple being too accepting of this especially from a rival phone. Maybe from a Zune where it would just be comical, but not the Pre.

[iphun]

The only problem I see is that people could use older iTunes versions to get away with connecting their Pre. Apple will have to add a verifying part of the sync like we have on beta software to combat this problem permanently. It's like their admitting apple is better, watch the video in the article below, they are using a macbook with the Pre. You would think they would want to separate them as much as they can from anything Apple. It is also bad publicity imo to say you are using your rival phones syncing software. They might as well run 3.0 on the Pre if they're going to use iTunes.

[psylichon]

Yeah, it's bad form all around and reeks of desperation.

[iphun]

Yeah, it's bad form all around and reeks of desperation.

That's the best way to put it :smile: It's just a feature they will show off to attract some iphone users who want to switch but also want to keep their music. I am counting on apple to fix it before the 6th. Maybe itunes 8.2 will address this and they'll release it before then.

[Europa]

There was a thread a few days ago about the WWDC, where someone said is isn't shown on http://www.apple.com/ like the keynotes are, but I couldn't find it. Is there no where we can watch it?

[iphun]

There was a thread a few days ago about the WWDC, where someone said is isn't shown on http://www.apple.com/ like the keynotes are, but I couldn't find it. Is there no where we can watch it?

The keynote videos weren't posted until later in the day, so that will most likely be the same for WWDC. I'm sure there will be live updates on some website like the keynote, I just don't remember the site I used.

[Europa]

ok, so they probably just meant that we couldn't watch it live on apple.com?

[JWiPhone]

That's the best way to put it :smile: It's just a feature they will show off to attract some iphone users who want to switch but also want to keep their music. I am counting on apple to fix it before the 6th. Maybe itunes 8.2 will address this and they'll release it before then.

I have a feeling that is maybe why Steve Jobs showed up yesterday. They may have had some sort of emergency, behind-closed-doors meeting to deal with this latest from Pre.

[iphun]

ok, so they probably just meant that we couldn't watch it live on apple.com?

Yep that's what they meant. It would be nice it they did because it would be able to be watched on the iphone, which is probably why they don't do it. There will be live blogs for it though which are the next best thing. I'll be off that day, so yay I won't have to worry about missing out on anything when it happens :smile:

[JWiPhone]

The keynote videos weren't posted until later in the day, so that will most likely be the same for WWDC. I'm sure there will be live updates on some website like the keynote, I just don't remember the site I used.

Usually sites like Gizmodo have live blogs of the event. Also, MacRumors will most likely give links to the various sites who will carry live blogs. So, keep your eyes open on MacRumors.

[iphun]

Usually sites like Gizmodo have live blogs of the event. Also, MacRumors will most likely give links to the various sites who will carry live blogs. So, keep your eyes open on MacRumors.

Yes it was gizmodo, geez why couldn't I think of that :rolleyes:

[iphun]

I have a feeling that is maybe why Steve Jobs showed up yesterday. They may have had some sort of emergency, behind-closed-doors meeting to deal with this latest from Pre.

Haha probably!! I bet Steve took care of business and it's already fixed. In that article they brought up how Palm has no money if they were sued for stealing some of apples patents. Even though apple stole some of theirs they don't have money like apple to defend themselves for as long. I don't think apple is that mean they probably don't care about the competition, but it could be a last resort if it comes down to palm playing dirty.

[Phxblue]

Fresh from Macrumors is this photo. I think its a photoshop mainly because the camera module has no depth on it, it looks like someone just kinda cut and pasted it on there. Maybe im being over critical??

http://www.macrumors.com/2009/05/27/new-comparison-photo-of-matte-iphone-enclosure/

4907

[iphun]

Fresh from Macrumors is this photo. I think its a photoshop mainly because the camera module has no depth on it, it looks like someone just kinda cut and pasted it on there. Maybe im being over critical??

http://www.macrumors.com/2009/05/27/new-comparison-photo-of-matte-iphone-enclosure/

4907

The matte case looks a little shorter than the glossy one which goes along with the link that Indy posted of the shorter phone. And if it's the case then I doubt we will see the flash behind the apple logo because we have seen back side of that case which was solid black(no opening for any light). But Indy's source did say there were a few prototypes, one having the apple logo illuminate. We may be seeing the prototype that didn't make it.

[Indy]

Beat me to the MR post. Thanks for the pics. ;)

[|3are]

Yes it was gizmodo, geez why couldn't I think of that :rolleyes:
Actually, I'm pretty sure Macrumors ran their own live blog of the keynote address at least year's WWDC. From what I recall, I was watching it on Macrumors and they did an excellent job. They were adding photos almost in real-time, and commenting on what Steve was saying. It was definitely the next best thing to watching a live video of the event. I plan to do the same thing this year -- I'm saving my time off for July 17th (or the 1st, or...)

[iphun]

Actually, I'm pretty sure Macrumors ran their own live blog of the keynote address at least year's WWDC. From what I recall, I was watching it on Macrumors and they did an excellent job. They were adding photos almost in real-time, and commenting on what Steve was saying. It was definitely the next best thing to watching a live video of the event. I plan to do the same thing this year -- I'm saving my time off for July 17th (or the 1st, or...)

It wasn't gizmodo, it started with a 'g' though, I found it(posted below). It was nice because it refreshed every 60 seconds. There will be many websites that will have coverage throughout the event, so just take your pick.

http://live.gdgt.com/2009/03/17/live-iphone-os-3-0-event-coverage/

Of course that's for the 3.0 keynote, but if they covered that I'm sure they would cover WWDC.

[JWiPhone]

I know last year for the iPhone 3G unveiling at WWDC 08, the admin here, Chris, had a live chat we could all participate in. Not sure if he will be doing the same for WWDC 09. It would be fun for those of us available to watch the live blogs and chat at the same time as the unveiling takes place.

[Indy]

Kevin Rose says FM radio in next iPhone. http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?t=643203 I'm thinking if it has FM anything it will be a transmitter for use in your car so that you can listen to your iPod wirelessly.

[Indy]

More Wireless Movie and TV downloads to iPhone News. http://www.macrumors.com/2009/05/29/more-claims-of-wireless-movie-and-tv-downloads-to-iphone-surface/ Anyone remember that news that showed up several months ago about the AV cables being pulled of the shelf at Apple stores in lieu of possibly a newer AV cable for iPhone? I'm at work right now so I don't have time to look. But anyways, think about over-the-air movie and tv downloads and then hooking them to a friend or families tv or hotel tv or whatever to watch them. Maybe even in HD. Pretty good idea, I'd say. ;)

[JWiPhone]

I was thinking about what they might call this new iPhone version. 3rd Gen is too confusing with 3G. 'Pro' is overused. HD is probably another year away with OLED. I think they might use this simple but clear moniker:

iPhone09

[iphun]

More Wireless Movie and TV downloads to iPhone News. http://www.macrumors.com/2009/05/29/more-claims-of-wireless-movie-and-tv-downloads-to-iphone-surface/ Anyone remember that news that showed up several months ago about the AV cables being pulled of the shelf at Apple stores in lieu of possibly a newer AV cable for iPhone? I'm at work right now so I don't have time to look. But anyways, think about over-the-air movie and tv downloads and then hooking them to a friend or families tv or hotel tv or whatever to watch them. Maybe even in HD. Pretty good idea, I'd say. ;)

Oh yeah, definitely a good idea. This could even compete against portable dvd players, but a lot easier and less clutter from all the dvd's. Plus you could hook it up to the tv like you said, but in HD, now that would be niice :smile: They really are making this an all in one device.

Here's another link that has a link to get access to the itunes movie and tv downloads section, but it is only for beta users. I am on beta and the link does nothing but take you to itunes on the computer, it doesn't offer any app download. Not that the movie and tv mobile itunes works yet it would be cool to check it out hands on.

http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/05/29/apple_briefs_staff_on_wireless_iphone_movie_and_tv _downloads.html

[JWiPhone]

More Wireless Movie and TV downloads to iPhone News. http://www.macrumors.com/2009/05/29/more-claims-of-wireless-movie-and-tv-downloads-to-iphone-surface/ Anyone remember that news that showed up several months ago about the AV cables being pulled of the shelf at Apple stores in lieu of possibly a newer AV cable for iPhone? I'm at work right now so I don't have time to look. But anyways, think about over-the-air movie and tv downloads and then hooking them to a friend or families tv or hotel tv or whatever to watch them. Maybe even in HD. Pretty good idea, I'd say. ;)

Might this be the one Indy?

http://www.electronista.com/articles/09/04/20/iphone.hd.rumor/

[Indy]

That's the one JW! Thanks buddy. ;)

[Chex]

Kevin Rose says FM radio in next iPhone. http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?t=643203 I'm thinking if it has FM anything it will be a transmitter for use in your car so that you can listen to your iPod wirelessly.

That would surprise me

First FM Transmitters draw a lot of power and create a lot of heat. So if your in the car and charging that would be fine....

More importantly its such a low quality transmission...I found on my Sirius it became unacceptable went to wired then an in dash radio.

Then they lowered the transmission power so the neighboring cars wouldn't over hear Stern or a channel with bad language. Thats when they became almost unusable.

I actually think an FM Radio would be more useful and draw a small amount of juice.

At&t would like them because it would get a person off their bandwidth. (Using internet radio)

[iphun]

That would surprise me

First FM Transmitters draw a lot of power and create a lot of heat. So if your in the car and charging that would be fine....

More importantly its such a low quality transmission...I found on my Sirius it became unacceptable went to wired then an in dash radio.

Then they lowered the transmission power so the neighboring cars wouldn't over hear Stern or a channel with bad language. Thats when they became almost unusable.

I actually think an FM Radio would be more useful and draw a small amount of juice.

At&t would like them because it would get a person off their bandwidth. (Using internet radio)

I think apple unlocked stereo bluetooth for this reason exactly and there's enough 3rd party accessories that charge and transmit at the same time. Not all cars have stereo bluetooth, but I have tried it before in a car and it sounded amazingly clear. Bluetooth is secure compared to FM which solves anyone possibly picking up a channel of yours with bad language. I agree with you that it's just another battery drain and could pose some problems if it generates a lot of heat.

[Phxblue]

Guys I'm sorry but when Kevin Rose says "its going to happen" I immediately don't believe it. He was off mark on several occasions last time around. That's just not Apples style. I will be floored and shocked beyond belief if an FM transmitter shows up.

[iphun]

Guys I'm sorry but when Kevin Rose says "its going to happen" I immediately don't believe it. He was off mark on several occasions last time around. That's just not Apples style. I will be floored and shocked beyond belief if an FM transmitter shows up.

Yeah I was thinking this too. I remember him being right about copy & paste, but he said there was no mms this time around. Well we do have mms in 3.0 and he may have made other predictions that were wrong I just don't remember. I think we are doing a better job here than him making this one prediction, we basically have an entire possibility of the phone laid out.

[Indy]

I'm right there with you Phx, I was just posting what I found, I don't believe even half of what comes out of his mouth.

[Indy]

Check this out! iPhone Pro testing? Huh? Can't post the pics, I'm at work. =/ http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?t=708879

[Indy]

Translated. Well to a degree. :D http://74.125.127.132/translate_c?hl=en&sl=zh-CN&tl=en&u=http://www.umpcfever.com/news/%3Fpostid%3D2514&prev=hp&rurl=translate.google.com&usg=ALkJrhhjOskPpRqYgNkt2txVSCA4RpQRfg

[hydro94530]

Translated. Well to a degree. :D http://74.125.127.132/translate_c?hl=en&sl=zh-CN&tl=en&u=http://www.umpcfever.com/news/%3Fpostid%3D2514&prev=hp&rurl=translate.google.com&usg=ALkJrhhjOskPpRqYgNkt2txVSCA4RpQRfg

I've seen these pictures on a few sites. In the first one, where it shows the top of the screen and what looks like the new ear piece, it makes it seem like it is a bigger screen. But as always they're probably fake so who knows.

[Indy]

So it DOES look like the new bezel then? I can't tell from this little sk screen I'm using.

[hydro94530]

Seems that way to me for two reasons. The ear piece seems to be that metalic looking color that we've seen on the new bezel, and it's too damn high from the screen to be in the same spot as the current phone (although not as high as some of the mock-ups and actually seems to be about the hieght of the mock-up with the larger screen). I can't see the actual bezel itself tho, maybe because it is black.

[hydro94530]

You know what I take that back. The second pic shows the ear piece in the middle of the top and and actually in that one the bezel looks chrome. Almost seems like different phones in the pics. I am on my iPhone to btw, so someone on a pc can tell for sure.

[Phxblue]

It is two different phones. The second one is a comparison photo from a 1st gen.

edit.. ^^ cancel that thought, i misread the post.

[iphun]

You know what I take that back. The second pic shows the ear piece in the middle of the top and and actually in that one the bezel looks chrome. Almost seems like different phones in the pics. I am on my iPhone to btw, so someone on a pc can tell for sure.

Macgirl created a thread and posted pics of this
http://www.everythingicafe.com/forum/future-iphones/pics-of-purported-3rd-gen-iphone-from-hong-kong-47781.html

I am on a pc and it looks like the old iphone, but as someone says on macrumors "It's the new machine in the old enclosure. A safety measure by Apple, it can be field-tested without the danger of it being spotted as "the new iPhone"."

Someone posted them and apple figured it would happen so the only let them use the old phone. If it were the new phone they would have posted more pictures of the phone itself.

[JWiPhone]

I hope it is not the new iPhone. I don't care much for that look with bezel and placement of the earpiece. Thankfully, it is most likely a mock-up or fake.

[Hondamaker]

I hope it is not the new iPhone. I don't care much for that look with bezel and placement of the earpiece. Thankfully, it is most likely a mock-up or fake.Friend, they're all either mock-ups or fakes.

[JWiPhone]

Friend, they're all either mock-ups or fakes.

Thank you for the reassurance because they are kinda bumming me out. :frown:

[Indy]

Fully translated:

http://www.macrumors.com/2009/05/31/further-translation-and-photos-from-purported-next-gen-iphone-leak/

[JWiPhone]

Fully translated:

http://www.macrumors.com/2009/05/31/further-translation-and-photos-from-purported-next-gen-iphone-leak/

That alone is nice to have a sharper focused picture. I'm taking all of these 'rumors', no matter how convincing, with a grain of salt however. I'm just holding out until next Monday. :)

[Phxblue]

Wheres the color in the picture. Kinda bland.

[Napoleon_PhoneApart]

I'm just holding out until next Monday. :)

Starting to get a little excited now, aren't you?

No matter - so am I! :laugh2:

[JWiPhone]

Starting to get a little excited now, aren't you?

No matter - so am I! :laugh2:

Especially since I have never had an iPhone. I think me and Indy are bouncing off the walls. LOL

[gogoplata1980]

Especially since I have never had an iPhone. I think me and Indy are bouncing off the walls. LOL

Hold on now, you better add me to that list! :wink:

[JWiPhone]

Hold on now, you better add me to that list! :wink:

That's right, I had forgotten to add you to that list. I'm sure there are a few others new to the iPhone waiting on pins and needles for the grand unveiling.

[Phxblue]

I'm curious how many of us here are actually on AT&T? I'm not, I'm unlocked with T-Mobile because AT&T's signal has not been very good where I live. That's the one thing that's putting a damper on my excitement for the new iPhone. I am curious where everyone else stands right now.

[gogoplata1980]

That's right, I had forgotten to add you to that list. I'm sure there are a few others new to the iPhone waiting on pins and needles for the grand unveiling.

Thank you very much! :laugh2:

I'm curious how many of us here are actually on AT&T? I'm not, I'm unlocked with T-Mobile because AT&T's signal has not been very good where I live. That's the one thing that's putting a damper on my excitement for the new iPhone. I am curious where everyone else stands right now.

I'm on T-Mobile as well but I will be trying to switch when the new iPhone hits.

[JWiPhone]

I'm curious how many of us here are actually on AT&T? I'm not, I'm unlocked with T-Mobile because AT&T's signal has not been very good where I live. That's the one thing that's putting a damper on my excitement for the new iPhone. I am curious where everyone else stands right now.

I use to have T-Mobile and had a lot of problems with dropped calls in the L.A. area. Now I'm with Sprint and never had a single problem over the past 2 and a half years. Of course, I plan on switching over to AT&T to buy the new iPhone. I think in a big area like L.A. the coverage is pretty good. Funny thing about carriers is that it seems to be the area you live in that determines just how good the coverage is.

[Phxblue]

Yeah because I hear people complain about Tmo a lot but I have outstanding coverage here.

[Napoleon_PhoneApart]

The poop's gonna hit the fan around here if the new iPhone is not announced at the WWDC...

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w20/Gathomblipoob/poop-fan.jpg

[JWiPhone]

The poop's gonna hit the fan around here if the new iPhone is not announced at the WWDC...


I have some brandy nearby if that were to happen.

[Phxblue]

Pandemonium shall ensue whilst the new Pre fanatics point and laugh.

[Hondamaker]

Just like the Storm-users did at first, before they saw the light!

[|3are]

I'm curious how many of us here are actually on AT&T? I'm not, I'm unlocked with T-Mobile because AT&T's signal has not been very good where I live. That's the one thing that's putting a damper on my excitement for the new iPhone. I am curious where everyone else stands right now.
I was new to AT&T with the 3G and I'm quite satisfied. In fact, the only place I used to have a problem with signal strength was in my apartment. For surfing the web, that never was a problem as I have an AirPort. But now I can even get a really strong 3G signal in my apartment in the last few weeks.

Rollover minutes are fantastic. I've had the cheapest iPhone plan (450 minutes/month) for about 11 months now and I already have 1600+ rollover minutes.

I get a discount through my employer, and my monthly bills are paid automatically using my credit card. Overall, no real complaints. Verizon really pissed me off a few times, and so far I have not had a single problem with AT&T.

[LuvKeane]

I'm curious how many of us here are actually on AT&T? I'm not, I'm unlocked with T-Mobile because AT&T's signal has not been very good where I live. That's the one thing that's putting a damper on my excitement for the new iPhone. I am curious where everyone else stands right now.
I currently have AT&T and not planning on switching (mainly because my mom pays for the plan!) :tounge:

I lived in LA and moved to NY for school. When I had my Bold (for 4 weeks) I only had a major problem in the Times Square area where I was working... it bounced from 3G to 3g to EDGE to edge like there was no tomorrow! Where I live, I have no problems and stays pretty stable. At times, calls won't go through or they get dropped but there is no perfect phone line!

But yes, I am a future user and even though my personal hype has dropped, I was tempted to get a phone a few weeks ago when I joined the boards and now I honestly don't care. It's just the my Curve is beyond retirement and is gonna die on me anyday now. Definitely hope they do announce and release it soon!

[Napoleon_PhoneApart]

http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/06/01/best_buy_issues_memo_warning_of_iphone_constraints .html

[Indy]

Thanks Napoleon, I was just stepping in to post that very link. :D Everyone should read this and take note of the memo sent to Australia. ;)

[Indy]

Some say we may not see a Apple chip on June 8th in a new iPhone. http://mobile.forbes.com/device/article.php?CALL_URL=http://www.forbes.com/2009/05/30/apple-iphone-processor-technology-internet-infrastructure-apple.html? I tend to agree, I think they'll save that one for WWDC 2010.

[Indy]

iPhone 2010 prospect components? ;) Qualcomm Proc @ 1.33 http://www.electronista.com/articles/09/06/01/qualcomm.snapdragon.1.3ghz/ and Samsung AMOLED http://www.electronista.com/articles/09/06/01/samsung.800x480.amoled/

[iphun]

Some say we may not see a Apple chip on June 8th in a new iPhone. http://mobile.forbes.com/device/article.php?CALL_URL=http://www.forbes.com/2009/05/30/apple-iphone-processor-technology-internet-infrastructure-apple.html? I tend to agree, I think they'll save that one for WWDC 2010.

I agree, although I still think we will see a better processor this year it just won't be an apple one. They still need to fully develop, then test the kind of processors that they want. But WWDC 2010 sounds like enough time for that to be completed.

[Napoleon_PhoneApart]

Thanks Napoleon, I was just stepping in to post that very link. :D Everyone should read this and take note of the memo sent to Australia. ;)

No problem, Indy. Everyone needs their thunder stolen once in a while. :laugh2:

[JWiPhone]

iPhone 2010 prospect components? ;) Qualcomm Proc @ 1.33 http://www.electronista.com/articles/09/06/01/qualcomm.snapdragon.1.3ghz/ and Samsung AMOLED http://www.electronista.com/articles/09/06/01/samsung.800x480.amoled/


Perhaps, I should hold off until 2010..hmmm..:gasp:

[JWiPhone]

A list of features rumored for the next generation iPhone. This is a pretty cool diagram. I like how they color-coded it for probability.

http://www.geeky-gadgets.com/next-generation-iphone-rumor-round-up/:

http://thegreenroomblog.files.wordpress.com/2009/06/tgr-wwdc-2009-iphone-graphic-rumor-round-up.png

[Indy]

Thanks Nappy, I'm used to it by now. :D JW, you need to get one of these 09 models, that way you'll be ready for LTE in 2011. ;)

[JWiPhone]

Thanks Nappy, I'm used to it by now. :D JW, you need to get one of these 09 models, that way you'll be ready for LTE in 2011. ;)

I was just joking there Indy. I will definitely get this 3rd Generation unless Apple does something horribly wrong which I'm sure they won't. I may check out the Pre but just look at it. I have no intention of buying the Pre. I just want to see upclose how its features compare.

[bulls6pack]

The best part of one of those previous articles was this:

As part of the deal, carrier representatives were asked to sign a non-disclosure agreement and told the new devices would be unveiled next week at Apple's annual developers conference.

[bulls6pack]

By the way what the hell is Nike+?

[JWiPhone]

By the way what the hell is Nike+?

It is a fitness, training application, right now for the iPods.

http://www.apple.com/ipod/nike/

[|3are]

By the way what the hell is Nike+?
Currently, Nike+ is only compatible with iPod Nanos. You either have a pair of Nike shoes that are compatible in that they have a little hole in the heel where you stick this sensor that monitors your speed, distance, and all kinds of other information important to runners. If you don't have the right shoes, you can just use this wristband or something.

I know I use my iPhone when I'm running -- usually on a treadmill as of late, unfortunately -- so I would love to have a Nike+ app that would work with the iPhone. There are many features of Nike+ that you can view when syncing the information it records to your personal computer. I think Nike could use the iPhones interface to display the same kinds of information in real-time that would be very useful to runners.

[|3are]

A list of features rumored for the next generation iPhone. This is a pretty cool diagram. I like how they color-coded it for probability.

http://www.geeky-gadgets.com/next-generation-iphone-rumor-round-up/:

This is pretty good stuff, though I think it's a shame they think that flash support insn't all that likely. Other than that, this all looks pretty good to me.

[JWiPhone]

Currently, Nike+ is only compatible with iPod Nanos. You either have a pair of Nike shoes that are compatible in that they have a little hole in the heel where you stick this sensor that monitors your speed, distance, and all kinds of other information important to runners. If you don't have the right shoes, you can just use this wristband or something.

I know I use my iPhone when I'm running -- usually on a treadmill as of late, unfortunately -- so I would love to have a Nike+ app that would work with the iPhone. There are many features of Nike+ that you can view when syncing the information it records to your personal computer. I think Nike could use the iPhones interface to display the same kinds of information in real-time that would be very useful to runners.

I didn't realize that Nike+ was used only for Nanos. I have downloaded this App from iTunes. I think it is somewhat similar to Nike+.

http://www.runkeeper.com/

[Hondamaker]

I didn't realize that Nike+ was used only for Nanos. I have downloaded this App from iTunes. I think it is somewhat similar to Nike+.

http://www.runkeeper.com/Just got it, gonna try it out in a few.