NextGeniPhone: Predictions on New Hardware & Release Dates.

[Indy]

So when do you all think it will hit? I think it could be Summer of '09 around WWDC. And I guess I have more of a "Wish List" than simple "Predictions" :tounge:

Release Date Prediction (subject to change, of course):

WWDC 2009

Upgrades:

More Ram and Faster CPU

Larger Screen (Bigger is always better imho, screen only not phone size)

Longer Lasting Battery (Removable? yea right)

More Storage (32gb/64gb)

3-5mp camera with flash

Front Facing Camera (For recording video of yourself/ possible video conf.)

More Bluetooth Compatibility

Better Shell Casing (Carbon Fiber Anyone?)

Higher Resolution Screen (HD?)

Louder Speakers (Just because I've heard some folks mention it :wink:)

More Pages Available For Apps (Maybe a grid system scrolling up/down?)

That's about it for now.

Thanks. :laugh2:

[aknightstale41]

Im hoping it comes sooner then summer, i would be happy with a bit more storage and faster cpu to handle all the apps.

[Napoleon_PhoneApart]

Who cares? Predicting at this point is mental masturbation.

[aknightstale41]

I guess that would mean that Indy has been masterbating for quite some time, and in 13 or so days he will finally be able to sleep with the real deal by his side.
Are you excited yet Indy? Maybe Chris will throw an EIC party for ya. Or how about another iPhone give away?

[Indy]

I guess that would mean that Indy has been masterbating for quite some time, and in 13 or so days he will finally be able to sleep with the real deal by his side.
Are you excited yet Indy? Maybe Chris will throw an EIC party for ya. Or how about another iPhone give away?

Hahaha...Well, my T-Mobile contract ends in 13 days and due to a few things breaking down around the house throughout the year (oh, the joys of home ownership) every time I had money saved up I ended up having to put it towards things needing to be fixed.

So in actuality, I have not one red cent saved at this moment BUT, I've been asking everyone in the family for Apple gift cards be it 5 or 50 bucks or whatever. I also get a small bonus at work and my wife and I have already agreed that the iphone is going to be my christmas present.

So I'm not getting it in 13 days but will be glad knowing that my contract's are up and I can switch at anytime I please!

I'll probably get a couple Apple gift cards and be able to save a little of my bonus that doesn't go towards paying for the christmas presents bought and I should have a pretty hefty savings come the new year! Oh and let's not forget that if I'm lucky enough to win the 200 bucks from the social drawing I'll be sitting real pretty then!

MacGirl also saved my butt in letting me in on a little secret that I hadn't even considered. I was planning on switching carriers on my birthday which is the 21st, 1 day after the contract ends. Well, guess what, if I were to do that and get another phone the first day of sign up I might not be eligible for the subsidized iphone price leaving me spending $4-500 on the unsubsidized price! I'm glad she mentioned it!

So I will be officially switching carriers and getting an iphone on the same day that I have enough money to do it all, that's gonna be, switching carriers with activation fees, getting my wife some kind of smartphone which she's never had but sure she'll like (I'll get her the wally world version :tounge:) and paying for my iphone.

I'm thinking I'll definately have one sometime in January or shortly thereafter.

And Hey, I'm just excited that it's getting SO close! I'm almost there!:laugh2:

[Indy]

Predicting at this point is mental masturbation.

I know! Isn't it fun!

I love reading and seeing what everyone thinks is going to happen but in the end NOONE truly knows but a few Apple folks!:tounge:

[soccerphysio]

Hahaha...Well, my T-Mobile contract ends in 13 days and due to a few things breaking down around the house throughout the year (oh, the joys of home ownership) every time I had money saved up I ended up having to put it towards things needing to be fixed.

So in actuality, I have not one red cent saved at this moment BUT, I've been asking everyone in the family for Apple gift cards be it 5 or 50 bucks or whatever. I also get a small bonus at work and my wife and I have already agreed that the iphone is going to be my christmas present.

So I'm not getting it in 13 days but will be glad knowing that my contract's are up and I can switch at anytime I please!

I'll probably get a couple Apple gift cards and be able to save a little of my bonus that doesn't go towards paying for the christmas presents bought and I should have a pretty hefty savings come the new year! Oh and let's not forget that if I'm lucky enough to win the 200 bucks from the social drawing I'll be sitting real pretty then!

MacGirl also saved my butt in letting me in on a little secret that I hadn't even considered. I was planning on switching carriers on my birthday which is the 21st, 1 day after the contract ends. Well, guess what, if I were to do that and get another phone the first day of sign up I might not be eligible for the subsidized iphone price leaving me spending $4-500 on the unsubsidized price! I'm glad she mentioned it!

So I will be officially switching carriers and getting an iphone on the same day that I have enough money to do it all, that's gonna be, switching carriers with activation fees, getting my wife some kind of smartphone which she's never had but sure she'll like (I'll get her the wally world version :tounge:) and paying for my iphone.

I'm thinking I'll definately have one sometime in January or shortly thereafter.

And Hey, I'm just excited that it's getting SO close! I'm almost there!:laugh2:
Indy - my wife and I are also planning on switching to ATT and each getting an iPhone; does this mean we won't be able to get the subsidized price on one of the phones?

[Indy]

Indy - my wife and I are also planning on switching to ATT and each getting an iPhone; does this mean we won't be able to get the subsidized price on one of the phones?

Well the way I understand it is that when you sign on with AT&T you get whatever phone you want.

You then have 30 days to return that phone if you don't wish to keep it or want to switch to another.

I believe, and don't quote me on this because it's just from what i've read, after the 30 days are over you cannot switch to a new device for 12 months without paying an unsubsidized price. I think that is for ANY phone, be it a blackjack2 or an iphone. At the end of those 12 months you have available an upgrade, where you can now buy another phone at the subsidized price once again.

Please someone tell me if I'm wrong on this, I'd hate to tell someone the wrong way to purchase their phones.

I believe if you were to go in, sign up right then and there and go ahead and get your iphone(s) there is nothing to worry about whatsoever, you will get them at the low subsidized price.

Does this make any sense? I don't intend to confuse anyone.

I called my Apple store a couple days ago and asked them about coming in and just buying a phone right then and there, the employee told me over the phone that when I come into purchase the phone they do the activation in store and based on your plan, be it a new customer or an existing customer with or without available upgrade, you either get a subsidized priced phone or if your not ready for upgrade you pay full price upwards of 4-500 bucks.

That is why I am waiting to make the switch until I am completely ready to walk right in the store and buy service and phone together.

Good Luck! And congratz for you and your wife, you will have fun playing together!

[soccerphysio]

Well the way I understand it is that when you sign on with AT&T you get whatever phone you want.

You then have 30 days to return that phone if you don't wish to keep it or want to switch to another.

I believe, and don't quote me on this because it's just from what i've read, after the 30 days are over you cannot switch to a new device for 12 months without paying an unsubsidized price. I think that is for ANY phone, be it a blackjack2 or an iphone. At the end of those 12 months you have available an upgrade, where you can now buy another phone at the subsidized price once again.

Please someone tell me if I'm wrong on this, I'd hate to tell someone the wrong way to purchase their phones.

I believe if you were to go in, sign up right then and there and go ahead and get your iphone(s) there is nothing to worry about whatsoever, you will get them at the low subsidized price.

Does this make any sense? I don't intend to confuse anyone.

I called my Apple store a couple days ago and asked them about coming in and just buying a phone right then and there, the employee told me over the phone that when I come into purchase the phone they do the activation in store and based on your plan, be it a new customer or an existing customer with or without available upgrade, you either get a subsidized priced phone or if your not ready for upgrade you pay full price upwards of 4-500 bucks.

That is why I am waiting to make the switch until I am completely ready to walk right in the store and buy service and phone together.

Good Luck! And congratz for you and your wife, you will have fun playing together!
Thanks Indy, that makes perfect sense. It won't change our plans at all. Even if they come out with a new model next summer, I wouldn't upgrade at that time anyway....I ALWAYS wait at least 3-4 months to allow them to work out the kinks!!

[Indy]

I ALWAYS wait at least 3-4 months to allow them to work out the kinks!!

Always a very smart thing to do. :wink:

[Youngbinks]

I'll be satisfied with 32 GB.

[BigCiX]

I predict a new iPhone around Christmas of 09

[psylichon]

My predictions:

1. Faster processor. Something that can multitask.

2. Better battery. This happens with every generation pretty much.

3. Thinner frame. Back to a metal design. I see them looking like the new iPod touch only with a dark grey metal (think hematite) or maybe back to aluminum.

4. Better camera. Much better. I would guess 5MP with high-quality video support. Maybe a flash, but real optical autofocus is going to be hard in a case as thin as the iPhone.

5. Larger memory sizes. I think 16GB will be the new baseline, with 32 and perhaps 64 gig models available. Maybe they'll keep the 8 around for Walmart ;)

available next June, along with cut-and-paste and MMS support for ALL iPhones.

[Napoleon_PhoneApart]

I'll be satisfied with 32 GB.

Until the 64 GB comes out.

[Napoleon_PhoneApart]

available next June, along with cut-and-paste and MMS support for ALL iPhones.

Dream on.......

[Indy]

I wonder if this includes possible iphone upgrades coming?

http://www.macrumors.com/2008/12/08/apples-arm-plans-in-2009-netbooks-tablets-other/

[Indy]

Interesting read about hardware acceleration possibilities in iphone's to come...

http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/08/12/20/future_iphones_to_wield_opencl_acceleration.html

[Picazzo]

1. Move that "big" HOME button to the right side, and let's have some more screen.

2. Please...please don't make the backside round...it's not that good on a table.

3. Faster processor/more disk is always nice.

4. Front camera, better resolution and option for hiding the camera lens on the back.

5. Option for changing the plastic cover on the backside for more personal look.

[Indy]

Related... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/08/12/30/piper_sees_dull_macworld_new_form_factor_iphone_by _spring.html :D

[Picazzo]

Related... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/08/12/30/piper_sees_dull_macworld_new_form_factor_iphone_by _spring.html :D

Nothing is for sure about Apple and Steve....:smile:

[Indy]

Yea I know. Isn't that the beauty of it all?! :D

[TarekElsakka]

Better OS, better design, longer/wider screen, better resolution, mms/copy-paste/text forwaring, sending SMS to more than one person, 32GB+ storage size, better Bluetooth that works with all phones and comptuers, and better security so it wouldn't get jailbroken. I'm sure there are a lot more but those are the only ones I can recall for now.

[Indy]

http://www.macrumors.com/2008/12/30/large-screen-ipod-touch-device-in-fall-of-2009/

http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/12/30/large-form-ipod-touch-to-launch-in-fall-09/

http://www.alleyinsider.com/2008/12/apple-tablet-ipod-touch-hd

Interesting. :wink:

[monkeysrock0622]

http://www.macrumors.com/2008/12/30/large-screen-ipod-touch-device-in-fall-of-2009/

http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/12/30/large-form-ipod-touch-to-launch-in-fall-09/

http://www.alleyinsider.com/2008/12/apple-tablet-ipod-touch-hd

Interesting. :wink:
I think that is more of a mini tablet/pda device than a next gen iPhone.

[spigini]

Better OS, better design, longer/wider screen, better resolution, mms/copy-paste/text forwaring, sending SMS to more than one person, 32GB+ storage size, better Bluetooth that works with all phones and comptuers, and better security so it wouldn't get jailbroken. I'm sure there are a lot more but those are the only ones I can recall for now.


I just picked up the 3G and you can do that. Def would mind seeing a faster CPU, MMS, better camera (even tho I don't use it often) and a damn flash player!

[TarekElsakka]

Mate it didn't work fine with me. It usually was sent fine to two people, but then others either don't receive at all, or receive empty, OR corrupt (with weird characters) SMS.

[kenneth]

Tarek the only reason I own a iPhone is to jailbreak it. So let's not hope for that.

[Dan223]

Visted my o2 store today, and the space for iPhones, which normally has 4 iPhones, was no longer there, instead was 4 iPhone docks, does this mean something new could be coming soon?

[TarekElsakka]

Yes, they are probably getting ready to receive the Nokia N97 phones.

Haha, just kidding!

[BigCiX]

Apple is getting carried away. A 7 or 9 inch screen. Can you image how much that'll cost. Your looking at a screen bigger that the ipod touch itself.

[Indy]

http://www.macrumors.com/2009/01/08/new-multi-core-iphone-with-firmware-3-0/

Sounds cool! :laugh2:

[Picazzo]

http://www.macrumors.com/2009/01/08/new-multi-core-iphone-with-firmware-3-0/

Sounds cool! :laugh2:

...wroooomm, wrooooomm!

[Sooperfly]

I would love: ad2p, louder speakers, keyboard, mini-sd slot . . . wait, did I just describe the Palm Pre

I had a treo for many years and I was actually excited about the Palm Foleo. I think a iphone Foleo would be quite handy. I would take that instead of a slide out keyboard.

Still love my 3g :2cool:

[fury]

I've said it once, and I'll say it again... more tapered edges

More advanced battery (citing what they've learned from the MBP 17" refresh)

System on Chip (fresh off the grill at the PA Semi kitchen) - faster than iPod touch 2g, same architecture so nothing is made incompatible

Plastic case, or maybe carbon fiber. iPhonochromatic. Colors all around the edge (no more out-of-place-looking chrome ring)

New software update with better notification support, App Flow (cover flow for the home screen) and new Safari with better page retention (response to Palm WebOS)

OLED

June 29th

[monkeysrock0622]

I've said it once, and I'll say it again... more tapered edges

More advanced battery (citing what they've learned from the MBP 17" refresh)

System on Chip (fresh off the grill at the PA Semi kitchen) - faster than iPod touch 2g, same architecture so nothing is made incompatible

Plastic case, or maybe carbon fiber. iPhonochromatic. Colors all around the edge (no more out-of-place-looking chrome ring)

New software update with better notification support, App Flow (cover flow for the home screen) and new Safari with better page retention (response to Palm WebOS)

OLED

June 29th
I love the idea of iPhonochromatic. Colors would be awesome.

[Indy]

I love the idea of iPhonochromatic. Colors would be awesome.

Google's iPhonochromatic....hrmm =/

[Indy]

Nice.

http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/01/09/new_powervr_chip_may_give_apples_future_iphone_hd_ opencl.html

[igeneo]

I'll add to the better notifications.

I'd love to see a hardware light like the Blackberry. Simple little LED light that blinks when you have a message (email, SMS or VM)

Ideally Apple could use different colors for the notifications?

Also, on the apps front... I'd love to see a "unread mail" box (or smart mailbox). As it is right now, if you have rules running on Exchange you need to search for the unread messages.

V card attachment would be nice as well.

[psylichon]

Just thought of one that wouldn't surprise me at all:

A dedicated camera/shutter button to open/take pics instantly. Combined with sweet new camera hardware, this would really do it for me.

[Indy]

Just thought of one that wouldn't surprise me at all:

A dedicated camera/shutter button to open/take pics instantly. Combined with sweet new camera hardware, this would really do it for me.

Now you mean by shutter and open like, a type of cover over the lens as some digital cameras have to protect the lens? Because I would like to see that, I'd say the current lens on the iphone is a little vulnerable to caked up dust around the inside edge and prone to scratching if not really careful.

[TarekElsakka]

Just thought of one that wouldn't surprise me at all:

A dedicated camera/shutter button to open/take pics instantly. Combined with sweet new camera hardware, this would really do it for me.

Hah, I just saw your new profile picture, nice mate.

[Indy]

Nice little read on the possibility of a 5mp camera with video on the next iphone.

Seems likely enough I reckon. :wink:

http://mygadgetlife.co.uk/start/?p=497

[psylichon]

^^^ Saweeeeet. I sure hope that sucker finds its way into my next phone. The specs sound great...

[monkeysrock0622]

iPhone2,1 (http://www.macrumors.com/2009/01/28/next-generation-iphone-model-revealed-in-firmware/)

For those that remember, the first gen iPhone was named iPhone1,1 in the firmware, then before the 3G came out someone found "iPhone1,2" in the firmware. Well now someone has found "iPhone2,1" :D

Could it be that we are only a few months away from a new iPhone?

[Indy]

iPhone2,1 (http://www.macrumors.com/2009/01/28/next-generation-iphone-model-revealed-in-firmware/)

For those that remember, the first gen iPhone was named iPhone1,1 in the firmware, then before the 3G came out someone found "iPhone1,2" in the firmware. Well now someone has found "iPhone2,1" :D

Could it be that we are only a few months away from a new iPhone?

Well there's only one thing I can say in regards to this article...



...there's my phone.

:wink:

Can't wait.

[monkeysrock0622]

Well there's only one thing I can say in regards to this article...



...there's my phone.

:wink:

Can't wait.
I was just thinking, but could this possibly be an addition to the iPhone rather than a revision? I thought of this because its now 2,1 instead of 1,3. So far for the revisions of the iPhone and iTouch they changed from 1,1 to 1,2. Why else would they have 2 numbers?

[psylichon]

Apparently, it's different enough from the first two to warrant a new number. How intriguing!

[Youngbinks]

Very exciting. I'm sure Apple is cooking up something great. They better be at least.

[iconone]

So what does this all mean i dont get it?
http://www.everythingicafe.com/articles/2009/1/29/next-generation-iphone-revealed-in-new-firmware/

And this??
4392

New firmware or new iPhone?

[monkeysrock0622]

It means new iPhone. The original iPhone is named iPhone 1,1 and the iPhone 3G is named iPhone 1,2. This new iPhone is iPhone 2,1

[Indy]

I would really like to see video-conferencing in the next iPhone. Maybe we will! http://www.9to5mac.com/iphone-viseo-conference

[psylichon]

Hmmm.... old camera sensor on the front, new one on the back?

[Indy]

That's what I would suspect. But I wonder what THIS is all about..."the position of the optical sensor can be changed by the user (e.g., by rotating the lens and the sensor in the device housing)" ?????

[psylichon]

I missed that. Sounds a bit kooky for Apple, but if it can be done elegantly I'm sure they'd be the ones to figure it out.

[Indy]

No doubt! I can see it now, "Join the EIC gathering conference room....clothing optional" hahaha :D

[Skol312000]

Will it have a qwerty ? Real keyboard? Full flash? Dual processors...ichat?

[Napoleon_PhoneApart]

Very exciting. I'm sure Apple is cooking up something great. They better be at least.

Or what?.....

[Indy]

Next NEXT Gen iPhone concept: http://i.gizmodo.com/5145151/iphone-4g-concept-is-a-macbook-in-a-phone Looks good to me!

[Indy]

Well, we sort of suspect a new one will be out in "June" but here's a story I just found anyhow. ;) http://i.gizmodo.com/5145125/next+generation-iphone-3g-to-arrive-on-june-the-arabs-say

[Indy]

Apple to let apps run in the background for...possibly next iphone, current iphone? http://www.macrumors.com/2009/02/03/apple-to-allow-background-tasks-on-iphone/

[Hondamaker]

Will it have a qwerty ? Real keyboard? Full flash? Dual processors...ichat?Whoa, slow down, easy, easy....

[doron]

So when do you all think it will hit? I think it could be Summer of '09 around WWDC. And I guess I have more of a "Wish List" than simple "Predictions" :tounge:

Release Date Prediction (subject to change, of course):

WWDC 2009

Upgrades:

More Ram and Faster CPU

Larger Screen (Bigger is always better imho, screen only not phone size)

Longer Lasting Battery (Removable? yea right)

More Storage (32gb/64gb)

3-5mp camera with flash

Front Facing Camera (For recording video of yourself/ possible video conf.)

More Bluetooth Compatibility

Better Shell Casing (Carbon Fiber Anyone?)

Higher Resolution Screen (HD?)

Louder Speakers (Just because I've heard some folks mention it :wink:)

More Pages Available For Apps (Maybe a grid system scrolling up/down?)

That's about it for now.

Thanks. :laugh2:



yes sir! yes sir!:laugh2:

[acosmichippo]

Sure, throw everything against the wall... Something will stick.

[Indy]

Sure, throw everything against the wall... Something will stick.

Haha! Yea my "wish list" is a bit far fetched so I've decided to keep my expectations real low so that I might be suprised. :tounge:

My "realistic" prediction will probably be as follows...

A bit faster processor. The Palm Pre already has the iPhone beat as far as this goes I believe and has anyone seen the new Toshiba TG01? 1ghz Snapdragon Processor with a 4.1" screen...ok ok, don't get me started.

More RAM = less crashing, assist in background apps running

32gb

Upgraded Single Camera on the back with video.

As much as I'd like to see more bells and whistles (iChat cam on front, larger screen) I believe these are a bit more likely to happen this summer than the others.

[Indy]

More mention of video recording/conferencing in patent...

http://www.iphonealley.com/news/mentions-of-video-recording-video-conferencing-in-apple039s-039iphone-patent039?

He just digs a little deeper into the patent and trys to piece it together.

[doron]

More mention of video recording/conferencing in patent...

http://www.iphonealley.com/news/mentions-of-video-recording-video-conferencing-in-apple039s-039iphone-patent039?

He just digs a little deeper into the patent and trys to piece it together.


great post...man, they should have had this covered in the patent...see, that's why they need to consulte beyond in-house developers...if they would have talked with me i would have told them about this at first launch...

[acosmichippo]

I'm sure it had crossed their minds.

[Indy]

Yea acosmic, as in "crossed their minds and passed on by"? LoL :D The guessing game continues... http://www.9to5mac.com/multi-core-iphone

[acosmichippo]

I find it difficult to believe that during their initial brainstorming sessions that topic didn't come up. Creating a product for the masses is not a "spare no expenses" situation... Here's always a balance between features and cost.

[iKungFu]

It wouldn't surprise me if Apple went the way of the iPod nano following the iPod and brought out a stripped-down iPhone next, possibly alongside an update to the existing model.

But what would an iPhone shuffle be like? Hit the one button to randomly call someone from your Address Book? :)

[psylichon]

I'll timestamp it again... I call that the next hardware revision will be called the "iPhone Video" and it will indeed have low-framerate video chat as well as an improved back camera that does relatively high-quality video.

[iKungFu]

In that case I'll call iPhone nano - smaller HD, smaller form factor.

May the best man (or men) win! :)

[Ezekiel2517]

1. Move that "big" HOME button to the right side, and let's have some more screen. nope, not gonna happenr

2. Please...please don't make the backside round...it's not that good on a table. not really... it works fine...

3. Faster processor/more disk is always nice. sure, why not?

4. Front camera, better resolution and option for hiding the camera lens on the back. nope, no way. not necessary

5. Option for changing the plastic cover on the backside for more personal look. as greedy as apple is, there not gonna make it that easy for you. if they do release more colors, youll have to buy a completely new one


iPhone2,1 (http://www.macrumors.com/2009/01/28/next-generation-iphone-model-revealed-in-firmware/)

For those that remember, the first gen iPhone was named iPhone1,1 in the firmware, then before the 3G came out someone found "iPhone1,2" in the firmware. Well now someone has found "iPhone2,1" :D

Could it be that we are only a few months away from a new iPhone?

first generation iphones= iphone v1 (1,1), iphone 3g (1,2)
second generation iphone= "???" (2,1)

the iphone 3g is not a 2nd generation phone, just merely an upgraded 1st gen...

[Hondamaker]

I find it difficult to believe that during their initial brainstorming sessions that topic didn't come up. Creating a product for the masses is not a "spare no expenses" situation... Here's always a balance between features and cost.
Could it be that the first 2 'embodiments' of the iPhone, v.1 and 3G, were put out there without all the bell-and-whistles for the purpose of testing the waters? Now that the iPhone has such a huge roll in the mobile market, maybe Apple will give us what we all want with the iPhone 2.1 in June.

[acosmichippo]

...maybe Apple will give us what we all want...

the problem is everybody wants different stuff. If it turns out that adding a front-facing camera adds $100 to the cost of the phone, i'd pass. I'd hardly ever use it. Hell, i barely even use the one i have now.

That is the limitation of ONE model. Apple has to make compromises so that it's appealing to the biggest collection of people possible.

[Indy]

Could it be that the first 2 'embodiments' of the iPhone, v.1 and 3G, were put out there without all the bell-and-whistles for the purpose of testing the waters? Now that the iPhone has such a huge roll in the mobile market, maybe Apple will give us what we all want with the iPhone 2.1 in June.

I've suggested this in two other forums in the past month and I totally agree.

The iPhone 3G was made cheap and fast to see just how many they would sell. What are we up to now 13 something million? I'd say they've done fairly well with selling the iPhone so far, wouldn't you? Wouldn't you agree the iPhone 3G was for massive exposure? Other countries. Maybe even go as far to say slightly more affordable to get into, maybe not in the long run but I'm talking about 'in your face', couple hundred bucks to get one of the best smartphones money can buy.

Now it's time for Apple to show all these new Apple customers and new Apple fans what they can really do!

Ok, I need to simmer down now as I keep forgeting that I don't need to be excited for anything new...I want to be suprised this time. :wink:

June...116 days away. :foot:

[Indy]

Who wants an Nvidia Tegra Chip in their iPhone G3?......I DO! :D http://www.9to5mac.com/NVIDIA-TEGRA-iphone

[Indy]

Analyst....psssht *rollseyes* http://www.9to5mac.com/iphone-colors-derrr

[Youngbinks]

Those colors look to be directly from the Colorware website.

[monkeysrock0622]

That's because they are. You can barely see the colorware logo in the picture

[iKungFu]

Analyst....psssht *rollseyes* http://www.9to5mac.com/iphone-colors-derrr

As long as we don't get "Zune brown" then I'm happy. At the moment I'm enjoying these little stickers and backgrounds from www.decalgirl.com

Have a very camp decal on my 3G right now! :)

[BigCiX]

I just don't think there will be a new phone put out this year. The 3G is selling pretty good so why would they release another version. Just doens't sound right to me.

[iKungFu]

Hmm. It is Apple though...

They don't often adhere to the norm when it comes to releases.

If you look at the iPod, the reason it's the most popular music player and has been for so long has a lot to do with its constant revisions. Usually at least once per year.

They haven't sat back and counted the cash when it comes to digital music players so I doubt they'll do the same while they're riding high in the smartphone market.

I think the key concern would be growing market share by introducing a more mass-market device at a reduced cost.

Then again, they did originally refuse to subsidise the cost of the iPhone due to the belief that it would affect the perceived value of the phone.

They're a crazy, arrogant bunch but I love them! :)

[Nakai]

the prototype should have been developed by now. Apple is moving fast

[Indy]

Here's a late link from yesterday... http://www.macrumors.com/2009/02/11/analyst-speculation-on-99-iphone-and-higher-resolution-iphone-3g/ I just don't see that happening. How is a EDGE iPhone going to sell internationally? Wasn't the 3G supposed to be a big deal internationally and now this person speculates a cheaper edge version?.....No.

[Indy]

Here we go! First 'leaked' photos of new iPhone already suspiciously appearing in the wild. http://www.macrumors.com/2009/02/12/leaked-photos-of-next-generation-iphone/ I'll be happy with a new metal back of some sort and grippiness. =P

[acosmichippo]

I like the matte.

But I'd still prefer anodized aluminum.

[glsda]

I like the matte.

But I'd still prefer anodized aluminum.


Yes I agree and prefer the matte over the smooth and the anodized aluminum over the matte.

[Indy]

New Blog Post: Looking Back...for Future Reference.

http://safariphone.blogspot.com/2009/02/looking-backfor-future-reference.html

It's Lengthy, take your time. :wink:

[Napoleon_PhoneApart]

I'd like the new iPhone to be housed in Silly Putty. That way I'd get the dual benefits of the iPhone bouncing back into my hand if I drop it and being able to mash it down on the Sunday comics and read them on the back of the phone! It's a win-win!

[acosmichippo]

but silly putty shows fingerprints like a mofo.

[Indy]

It would be cool to have a back made out of the same stuff used for skateboard wheels. ;)

[acosmichippo]

wtf?

where did that come from?

[Indy]

No but seriously...they can mold little rubber hard wheels they can mold an iPhone case as well. :D

[Indy]

I know right!? Like I just come up with that! I'm quick like that 'n' stuff, ya know?! :D

[psylichon]

[in Guinness commercial cartoon guy voice] Brilliant!

[Indy]

Multi-Core News... ;) http://www.macrumors.com/2009/02/16/first-multi-core-mobile-platform-demonstrated/

[Indy]

Man, this Tegra chip looks awesome! http://www.9to5mac.com/nvidia-tegra-apple

[Indy]

Just for Fun: Ten Great iPhone Concepts...

http://www.9to5mac.com/iphone-concepts-10

Personally I'm diggin the 'iPhone Pro' Concept, maybe without the zoom lens sticking out from the phone. :wink: Or wait! Maybe the Titanium! Aaaahhh, I dunno!

[monkeysrock0622]

I really like the Titanium one! all the others are just okay...

[monkeysrock0622]

I hope the next iPhone has the same specs as the Samsung Omnia HD!

http://infotainment.samsungmobile.com/

HD video recording
3.7" QHD super vivid AMOLED display
HSUPA 5.76Mbps/HSDPA 7.2Mbps
8 megapixel Auto Focus camera
Multi-codec (DivX, MPEG4)
Full Touch Screen

[Indy]

I hope the next iPhone has the same specs as the Samsung Omnia HD!

http://infotainment.samsungmobile.com/

Yea, those are some very nice specs.

What bugs me about it though is, will these new super smartphones being announced this week at MWC with all these great features and all these new powerful, beefy processors ever be released in the USA? Not that I'm gonna get one, I'm still gunning for the iPhone regardless but, sure they will compete with the iPhone in other countries no doubt but ya know, we don't see many of the phones that the rest of the world sees over here except through magazines and online.

Besides, if they do make it stateside, unless a carrier over here picks them up and subsidizes the price then we'll just see them at Best Buy for $8-900 which in that case, how would that be in direct competition with the iPhone?

I dunno...I just wonder how many of these newly announced phones this week we'll see over here on AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile and/or Sprint.

[danipoak]

I like the titanium simply for the fact that you can remove the battery!

[acosmichippo]

the only one of those i really like is the one with iChat. That one looks glorious, imo.

[psylichon]

the only one of those i really like is the one with iChat. That one looks glorious, imo.

I agree... the only revision I would consider worthy. But, alas, it is unrealistic at this time.

[acosmichippo]

the thinness, yes... but the aesthetic appeal is quite feasible.

[monkeysrock0622]

I think it looks too much like the iPod Classic. If Apple were to make the iPhone look like one of their other products, it would make more sense to make it look like the iPod nano or the iMac/MacBook (unibody)

[acosmichippo]

why would that make more sense?

[monkeysrock0622]

The nano, because it's the more popular and better selling iPod (right?)
The iMac, because they have made (almost) all of their computers to look the same now, so they might start bringing in the little things like the iPods/iPhone.

Either that I just don't like the look of the classic as much as the other things lol

[Indy]

Check out what Acer will be bringing into "the game" later this year...

http://www.intomobile.com/2009/02/17/acer-announces-tempo-smartphone-lineup.html

These phones look pretty nice. Not a big WinMo fan though.

[psylichon]

I'm not a big "chunky pockets" fan... those Acers look ginormous.

[acosmichippo]

http://www.everythingicafe.com/forum/avatars/monkeysrock0622.gif?dateline=1226531679

[monkeysrock0622]

haha thanks for using my avatar for that :tounge: it comes in handy doesn't it? :)

[Indy]

Apple buyin up all the gigabytes!!!? http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/02/18/apple_buying_up_available_flash_ram_supplies_for_n ext_iphone.html

[monkeysrock0622]

Apple buyin up all the gigabytes!!!? http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/02/18/apple_buying_up_available_flash_ram_supplies_for_n ext_iphone.html
Wow thats a lot of flash!

[Youngbinks]

Dang Apple's hogging everything up. That could be promising.

[Indy]

Another concept http://www.9to5mac.com/iphone-concept-credit-card Meh...I dunno. =/

[psylichon]

Ladies and gentlemen.... The iPhone Everything:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hTJxa1vzckE&eurl=http://news.cnet.com/8301-17938_105-10167603-1.html?tag=mncol;posts

Ya know, some people take these concept mockups a bit too seriously.

Here's the feature list as I caught it. I surely missed a couple, though:

iTunes
Music
Cell Phone
Games
iSight
Scratch Proof
iDKFA
iThermoptics
iStuff
Aye iPod
iLife
iWork
Customizeable Interface
iScope
iEncyclopedia
Dog Walker
External Speakers
Email
Self Repairing
Self Cleaning Screen
Podcasts
iBreathalyzer
Waterproof
Google Maps
Advanced A.I.
iPet
Universal Translator
Walkie Talkie
Personal Security (taser)
iRadio
iCBM
4k Video
G.P.S.
10,000TB memory
Neural Interface

[danipoak]

Ladies and gentlemen.... The iPhone Everything:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hTJxa1vzckE&eurl=http://news.cnet.com/8301-17938_105-10167603-1.html?tag=mncol;posts

Ya know, some people take these concept mockups a bit too seriously.

Here's the feature list as I caught it. I surely missed a couple, though:

iTunes
Music
Cell Phone
Games
iSight
Scratch Proof
iDKFA
iThermoptics
iStuff
Aye iPod
iLife
iWork
Customizeable Interface
iScope
iEncyclopedia
Dog Walker
External Speakers
Email
Self Repairing
Self Cleaning Screen
Podcasts
iBreathalyzer
Waterproof
Google Maps
Advanced A.I.
iPet
Universal Translator
Walkie Talkie
Personal Security (taser)
iRadio
iCBM
4k Video
G.P.S.
10,000TB memory
Neural Interface

Throw in an electric razor and I'll buy it!

[Indy]

Ladies and gentlemen.... The iPhone Everything:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hTJxa1vzckE&eurl=http://news.cnet.com/8301-17938_105-10167603-1.html?tag=mncol;posts

Ya know, some people take these concept mockups a bit too seriously.

Here's the feature list as I caught it. I surely missed a couple, though:

iTunes
Music
Cell Phone
Games
iSight
Scratch Proof
iDKFA
iThermoptics
iStuff
Aye iPod
iLife
iWork
Customizeable Interface
iScope
iEncyclopedia
Dog Walker
External Speakers
Email
Self Repairing
Self Cleaning Screen
Podcasts
iBreathalyzer
Waterproof
Google Maps
Advanced A.I.
iPet
Universal Translator
Walkie Talkie
Personal Security (taser)
iRadio
iCBM
4k Video
G.P.S.
10,000TB memory
Neural Interface

LMAO!

....I want one. :foot:

[acosmichippo]

that's great.

no more ridiculous than many of the other mockups i've seen.

[ktownerxx213]

so does anybody know when the new iphone will come out?...

[psylichon]

no........

[ktownerxx213]

i see i see...
but, is the new one coming out forshure?

[psylichon]

Hehe... of course it is. Do you think Apple is going to stop making new iPhones? The only question (every time with Apple, in fact) is: when? No one knows. June is a good guess, but that's about all we got.

[acosmichippo]

Next week.

[ktownerxx213]

June seems to be a good guess....hmmmm
I am not sure if i should buy another iphone from att store...or just wait untill the new ones come out?T

[Hondamaker]

Next week.No, tomorrow.

[psylichon]

It's out already, fools.

[ktownerxx213]

How is it out?
Do you have a picture or specs?

[psylichon]

I was kidding.

Ai. No sarcasm... got it. My bad.

[dturner]

I was kidding.

Ai. No sarcasm... got it. My bad.
Shame on you. You are a role model now, you can't be playing people like that.:tounge:

[psylichon]

I thought the general frivolity of the progression had already been established. I was wrong.

[up10ad]

I got my new one already.

[psylichon]

Stop it now. :)

[Hondamaker]

Shame on you. You are a role model now, you can't be playing people like that.:tounge:
That was one of the funniest replies I've seen in a while!

[Indy]

2 possible dates for WWDC emerge. http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/03/06/two_possible_dates_for_apples_wwdc_2009_emerge.htm l

[JWiPhone]

2 possible dates for WWDC emerge. http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/03/06/two_possible_dates_for_apples_wwdc_2009_emerge.htm l

Nice find. It gives us all something to look forward to. :laugh2:

[Indy]

Haha, you have no idea how much I'm waiting for this May/June. :D

[acosmichippo]

about 2 years?

[Indy]

You don't count hippo. :D

[acosmichippo]

story of my life...

[psylichon]

Awwww.... badump tsssshh

Indy, I hereby declare the third coming of i-Day... "indy-Day"

[Indy]

Awwww.... badump tsssshh

Indy, I hereby declare the third coming of i-Day... "indy-Day"

Haha, that's great!

Check new sig...that doesn't seem to be showing up yet (approval or something?)

:smile:

nm, there it is!

[psylichon]

Sweeeeeet! http://dancetech.com/forums/images/ok.gif

[Indy]

Sweeeeeet! http://dancetech.com/forums/images/ok.gif

You're gonna be ready for an upgrade yourself right? :laugh2:

[psylichon]

Dude, you have no idea. I'm salivating at the chops for some new gear. I love my V1, but I'm ready, baby!

[Indy]

Dude, you have no idea. I'm salivating at the chops for some new gear. I love my V1, but I'm ready, baby!

Any plans as far as what you will do if a new one is not announced? Will you stick to your beloved V.1 or will you maybe look at some of the newer phones being announced mid-year (Pre, etc...) or maybe give in to the 3G?

Regardless of what happens, even if they change nothing, I will be getting one June/July or shortly after WWDC whenever it actually is. I'm getting excited but trying to keep expectations low, hehe, easy to fall into that internet fanboy like state and be shocked there isn't anything amazingly new. :tounge:

[psylichon]

Any plans as far as what you will do if a new one is not announced? Will you stick to your beloved V.1 or will you maybe look at some of the newer phones being announced mid-year (Pre, etc...) or maybe give in to the 3G?

When I first got the iPhone, I promised myself I'd keep my options open down the line for other makers of handsets. Then the Appstore came out :tounge: Barring some SERIOUS moves by other companies on the software front, I'll probably be an Apple guy for life with regards to my mobile...

That said, I have zero doubt there will be new hardware this summer, so there is no plan B. My battery's doing just fine, and Edge here in Philly rocks, so no 3G hankerings for me.

[Indy]

New iPhone and iPod Touch Specs and Features Leak?

http://macdailynews.com/index.php/weblog/comments/20400/

http://www.derekunderwood.com/general-computer/details-regarding-new-iphone-and-ipod-touch/

• CPU: The new iPhone (http://macdailynews.com/index.php/weblog/comments/20400/#) will have a CPU that is faster than the current CPU in the iPhone 3G and iPod Touch
• Memory: The new iPhone and iPod Touch will have a larger amount of system memory
• Concurrent Apps: An increase in CPU speed and system memory will allow more than one app to remain resident at a time.
• Sandboxing Shared-Space: Apps will remain sandboxed from each other and from the system apps. However, the new iPhone platform will provide for shared-space to be used by any application
• Substantially Improved Battery Life: Utilizing technologies most recently on display in the 17″ MacBook Pro
• Form Factor: New iPhone will look slightly different but will be a similar size overall
• To-Do Sync for MobileMe
• Safari 4 and Cover Flow
• Cut and Paste with system-wide "clipboard"
• Pricing: Users with existing iPhones (http://macdailynews.com/index.php/weblog/comments/20400/#) will be given the option to upgrade before their contract expires with a reduced rate for the new iPhone
• Camera: The new iPhone will have an improved camera and will allow third party apps to access the camera and will allow for video and not just still photos

Sounds good to me! Keep the speculation train a'rollin'!!! :tounge:

[acosmichippo]

all of that sounds fine and dandy, but i bet not even half of it will make it to the new iphone.

Maybe more storage, cover flow safari bookmarks, slightly improved battery and CPU... but definitely no c&p. I think it's time to accept that we will just not have it. ever.

[psylichon]

Actually, I find that list to be the most aligned with my personal predictions that I've seen so far. I think it could be quite realistic.

[acosmichippo]

<--conditioning himself to be pleasantly surprised

[up10ad]

What? No MMS? I'ma hafta cop me some crackberry.

[Eragon]

Thanks, Indy! The list does not look all that unrealistic. Assuming the list holds true, I still wonder how the iPhone refresh will stack up to its competition. Most notably the Pre. I think competition will certainly keep Apple on its toes!

[Napoleon_PhoneApart]

I certainly hope this list is factual, though I saw the word "likely" quite a bit.

[JWiPhone]

New iPhone and iPod Touch Specs and Features Leak?

http://macdailynews.com/index.php/weblog/comments/20400/

http://www.derekunderwood.com/general-computer/details-regarding-new-iphone-and-ipod-touch/



I agree with the other posters. This list has been the most realistic that I have seen to date. Someone posted that Derek Underwood released mac mini info ahead of time too.

I would be quite pleased if these items came to fruition on the 3rd Gen iPhone. Once again Indy has become my source for new iPhone information. Thanks Indy :)

[Indy]

I saw the word "likely" quite a bit.

In fact, I counted "likely" 21 times! :laugh2: That's quite a bit of likelies.:tounge:

[Indy]

Once again Indy has become my source for new iPhone information. Thanks Indy :)

Hey, no problem, I'm glad I can contribute a 'lil bit around here ya know? I'm happy that you appreciate that.

I'll be joinin' the ranks before ya know it! :wink:

[BleedingPurist]

That list is perfectly reasonable...but it is likely Apple will have a WOW factor or 2 thrown in to seriously compete.

One thing that bugs the crap out of me with these wishlists and iPhone users in general is the importance of a light notification beacon. This is one of the worst oversights of the first two iPhones. Being totally dependent on hearing/feeling a message come in or picking up the phone just to check for anything isn't very high tech. Why the home button doesn't glow different light notifications when that is totally Apple's style is mind vexxing. It's just plain poor design to not have it. I get the feeling the average iPhone user has never used any other smartphone. I came off the tmobile Sidekick and that phone does an excellent job of keeping you connected and notified. The G1 kills the iPhone in this department as well with the beacon in the speaker and the interactive notification bar.

It's time these lists started including something that should have been a given from day one.

[Indy]

One thing I've seen mentioned time and time again is that most people do not consider the iPhone 3G as a huge upgrade from the first iPhone. I'll have to agree. I mean, sure you get gps and 3g (faster?) speeds but as far as build quality and all the complaints of cracking and whatnot, I'd say its actually a step backwards. 3G iPhones, if you ask me, were made by apple cheap and fast to see how many would sell worldwide. If someone has a problem with screen or cracking or whatever, replace it and move them right along, just sell as many as possible so we can make a huge footprint in this market. With that said, maybe a new version this summer will be built a little better (like v.1), be a little faster, etc... I however will be happy with any new model or if nothing new, I'll be just fine with a current gen 3G. I guess what is key here, when reading all these dream/wish list is to remember to keep it fun and not get too TOO excited over anything. I forsee a LOT of angry iPhone fans after WWDC when half their list doesn't come true, or dare I say it, nothing changes AT ALL! Anyways, early morning rant, sorry to drag on and sorry for the long paragraph, I'm posting from EIC MOBILE BETA from my sidekick3. =/

[Eragon]

Many good points, Indy. I think the refresh of the iPhone will continue to be evolutionary. Where I think we'll see some revolutionary changes is a couple of years further when Apple releases an LTE compatible iPhone and the AT&T exclusivity is expired. Imagine an unlocked data machine capable of download speeds comparable to cable modems.

[Indy]

@Eragon. LTE will just be sick on a iPhone in a couple years. Imagine what the iPhone will look like and features it will have by then. Of course, hehe, it hasn't changed THAT MUCH in the recent 2 years. The App store has been a game changer but you know what I mean. :D Here's a bit more on WiMax and LTE that I read yesterday. Pretty interesting and informative read. Oops check next post for link. vvv

[Indy]

http://i.gizmodo.com/5168035/giz-explains-why-wimax-and-lte-wireless-4g-data-will-blow-your-mind

[Eragon]

Good link, Indy. The future is certainly going to be exciting. With LTE, iPhones will have no problem chomping up 5 GB of data. Just last month, I achieved the unbelievable - 5.2 Gb in one month. :wink:

Faster downloads will translate into less time to hit the 5 Gb cap. From the article, I wonder if unlimited data will truly mean unlimited?

[termleech]

http://arstechnica.com/apple/news/2009/03/apple-invites-media-to-sneak-peek-of-iphone-30-on-march-17.ars

[acosmichippo]

i believe the term we are looking for is "w00t".

[Indy]

@termleeach. Damn you're quick! I was doing my morning scan and must have left that site right as they were making the post! Thanks for the link! :D Wow. Apple is really getting on a roll this year aren't they? Thanks again for the link! I think the internet just blew up!! :D

[Indy]

@acosmichippo. Do you even know what "w00t" means?! LOL! Nah but really, what's it mean? We used to use it in my old days of MMORPG'ing and never really "got it". But nonetheless. "WOOT!"

[acosmichippo]

http://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/w00t

[Indy]

Ah thanks for takin it so easy, I figured I'd get a letmegooglethatforyou.com link. :D

[Indy]

I'm sure this is a thread already somewhere on this site but I'll throw a link in here for it as well...

http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2009/03/12/apple-iphone-30-os-event-march-17th-we-got-some-info/

As far as what we’ve been told of iPhone 3.0, here’s what we’ve got:

MMS
Tethering via Bluetooth and USB
We’re working hard to get some more information and know that our list above isn’t exactly thorough, but hey, it’s something! Plus, there has to be copy and paste, right?

[thats all folks]

That list is perfectly reasonable...but it is likely Apple will have a WOW factor or 2 thrown in to seriously compete.

One thing that bugs the crap out of me with these wishlists and iPhone users in general is the importance of a light notification beacon. This is one of the worst oversights of the first two iPhones. Being totally dependent on hearing/feeling a message come in or picking up the phone just to check for anything isn't very high tech. Why the home button doesn't glow different light notifications when that is totally Apple's style is mind vexxing. It's just plain poor design to not have it. I get the feeling the average iPhone user has never used any other smartphone. I came off the tmobile Sidekick and that phone does an excellent job of keeping you connected and notified. The G1 kills the iPhone in this department as well with the beacon in the speaker and the interactive notification bar.

It's time these lists started including something that should have been a given from day one.

Very well put!

Couple of thing's lead me to believe that apple will show a new I-Phone, their stock has not been stable, steve jobs out(sick) no real "major" product release besides the new ipod shuffle that I know of. It seems many have started to think that apple can not run or create new fresh products without steve and this has investers worried. So what great way to put faith back in apple, release a new I-phone.

[acosmichippo]

Steve Jobs doesn't design and engineer everything for apple. They're a massive conglomerate that has steadily been cranking out solid products for a while now. That isn't going to fall apart because SJ has been out for a couple of months.

and two weeks ago they released completely refreshed versions of the iMacs, Mac Minis, and Mac Pros.

[thats all folks]

Many people associate design ect with steve jobs, their was a money show on today that was questioning apple without steve. I guess for me the iMacs, Mac Minis, and Mac Pros had nothing that was ground breaking, same computer with some tweaks. But I see what your saying.

[acosmichippo]

no, they didn't get pretty new faces, but the innards were all completely refreshed. new graphics, DDR3 memory, processors, etc.

anyway, if we're talking long-term jobs-less apple, yeah, i'm sure there will be many changes. He is certainly the main guy responsible for their continued success. But my point is a company like that doesn't go designing things willy-nilly inside the span of a few months, or change their mission statement because the boss is on sabbatical.

[DrMacstein]

@ Indy and all
Derek Underwood was legally advised (or forced?) to reword his blog and add in "likely" and other non-committal language

[Indy]

@ Indy and all
Derek Underwood was legally advised (or forced?) to reword his blog and add in "likely" and other non-committal language

Oh, was he now?

Source? Link?

Not that I don't believe that he was, but how do you know....for sure? :wink:

The list for the most part sounds pretty reasonable if ya ask me. I mean, anyone can just make up a list of what 'likely' will be in the next iPhone ya know. I wonder what this guy's background looks like, supposedly he predicted a new mac mini or something and was spot on.

[ktownerxx213]

so, will the new iphone be announced on 3/14/2009 with the iphone 3.0 software? :D

[Indy]

so, will the new iphone be announced on 3/14/2009 with the iphone 3.0 software? :D

The 3.0 software "preview" is this Tuesday. 3/17/09.

I doubt they will "announce" 3.0 then, well they pretty much already HAVE announced it's coming right?

I think we will see 3.0 released alongside a new iPhone at WWDC this year sometime in June. Probably 3.0 will be available the day of and new iPhone (assuming there definatley will be one) be released sometime in July.

Btw, this preview on Tuesday may reveal some new, if any, hardware upgrades, or better yet, lead us on a wild rumor goose chase for the next 2 or 3 months.

Should be an exciting St. Patty's day nonetheless! :laugh2:

[Indy]

While I've still got a minute, I think I'll go ahead and revise my want/prediction hardware upgrade list on a more realistic scale. :wink:


More RAM. 256 maybe? The Pre has 256 along with nearly every other smartphone coming out this year. Would this not make things smoother?
Updated Processor. Speed? Graphics?
Higher Capacity. 32GB. If this doesn't come, I think this will be the biggest shocker to most.
Upgraded Camera. With Video perhaps? Slightly Higher MP?
Upgraded Casing. I'm not thrilled about the plastic, but it is what it is, not that big of a deal.
That's all for now.

But regardless of what happens. I'll have one shortly after WWDC. If they upgraded it a little bit that would just be a bonus. :wink:

[lehuukha]

I'm extremely excited for the new 3.0 revealing. It shall be a grand day. But yes, from the looks of your "revised" predictions it's a bit more realistic.

More ram is a must!

[connie]

or better yet, lead us on a wild rumor goose chase for the next 2 or 3 months.


Remember it's Apple, I'm guessing more along the lines of this!:tounge:

[BleedingPurist]

I'm extremely excited for the new 3.0 revealing. It shall be a grand day. But yes, from the looks of your "revised" predictions it's a bit more realistic.

More ram is a must!

More RAM and a Notification Light are a must. Remember that people.... No - Ti - Fi - Ca - Tion Light. That means you know if you have a message before needing to bother with picking up the phone and you know what kind of message you have without picking up the phone by the color of the light. Very handy feature, really. Goes hand in hand with push notifications and running programs in the background. Try looking at other phones that know this should be a basic hardware requirement.

Then the software update needs to allow for landscape typing ANYTIME and EVERYTIME you want to use it and with any program. A hardware keyboard would sweeten and solidify the phone even more.

[lehuukha]

More RAM and a Notification Light are a must. Remember that people.... No - Ti - Fi - Ca - Tion Light. That means you know if you have a message before needing to bother with picking up the phone and you know what kind of message you have without picking up the phone by the color of the light. Very handy feature, really. Goes hand in hand with push notifications and running programs in the background. Try looking at other phones that know this should be a basic hardware requirement.

Then the software update needs to allow for landscape typing ANYTIME and EVERYTIME you want to use it and with any program. A hardware keyboard would sweeten and solidify the phone even more.

Yes landscape typing is a feature that most iPhone users are stressing, but a hardware keyboard seems very very unlikely. :/

[Indy]

I'll throw this link in here as well...

http://www.macrumors.com/2009/03/15/iphone-3-0-copy-and-paste-described/

:wink:

[acosmichippo]

a physical keyboard would destroy everything the iphone is about.

if they implemented a nice, subtle notification LED like the "Sleep" LEDs on macbooks, then i'd be up for it.

[psylichon]

I have no problem with user-defeatable notification LEDs. If Apple really wants to be competitive in the Asian markets, they will have to adapt some of these time-tested tools of the cellphone world.

[connie]

I'll throw this link in here as well...

http://www.macrumors.com/2009/03/15/iphone-3-0-copy-and-paste-described/

:wink:

He says no MMS, when others say there will be, I hope he's wrong.

[Indy]

He says no MMS, when others say there will be, I hope he's wrong.

No, he doesn't say NO MMS, he says he doesn't know anything about MMS. That doesn't necessarily mean NO MMS. We'll see on Tuesday. :wink: Or maybe we won't know the full story until WWDC or around that time ya know? Tuesday is just the Preview, who's to say they will just release everything there is to know about 3.0 in a couple of days. I think we won't know the whole story until June.

Really cute dog avatar connie. Looks like a really fluffy fella ya got there. :laugh2:

[BleedingPurist]

a physical keyboard would destroy everything the iphone is about.

And what exactly is that? The total touch screen experience is no longer new and groundbreaking. There is a danger of becoming a cliché. The G1 is already about to giver users total control and choice over interface style. Apple needs a new way to WOW the world. The physical keyboard wouldn't be the answer either, just recognizing that there is usefulness in the flexibility. You don't ever have to use it if you don't want to, but you can. But to not provide it would risk losing many potential customers. Personally, I like not having to put my full attention on the on screen keyboard when I can have the tactile info of a physical keyboard to allow me to divide my attention and have my eyes elsewhere.

[acosmichippo]

Sorry, I don't buy the cliche' argument. They were the manufacturer to make mice a standard part of the computer, and they didn't feel the need to look for something different when everyone else jumped on the bandwagon.

I really don't think apple's worried about losing customers due to the lack of a physical keyboard. Why should they? Their share of the smartphone market speaks for itself... All built on touchscreen keyboards. They can't build a phone that will please everyone.

[BleedingPurist]

Sorry, I don't buy the cliche' argument. They were the manufacturer to make mice a standard part of the computer, and they didn't feel the need to look for something different when everyone else jumped on the bandwagon.

I really don't think apple's worried about losing customers due to the lack of a physical keyboard. Why should they? Their share of the smartphone market speaks for itself... All built on touchscreen keyboards. They can't build a phone that will please everyone.

If Apple actually operated as you think, they'd be out of business already.

Their share of the smartphone market can and will be easily taken away. The touchscreen is a standard, the virtual keyboard as the only option is not. Eventually people will realize they do not have to share their viewable area with a virtual keyboard.

As it stands, it's already projected Apple fall behind by 2011. The G1 and the Pre are only the beginning. Smartphones that give you touch screen and physical keyboard access are currently in short supply option wise. Soon it will be the standard. Do you really think Apple is going to hold up ignoring that? There will always be some people who cling to touch screen only..precisely why a touch screen-only Android phone is due out shortly from Tmobile following the G1. If Apple is smart, they'll follow suit.

[lehuukha]

If Apple actually operated as you think, they'd be out of business already.

Their share of the smartphone market can and will be easily taken away. The touchscreen is a standard, the virtual keyboard as the only option is not. Eventually people will realize they do not have to share their viewable area with a virtual keyboard.

As it stands, it's already projected Apple fall behind by 2011. The G1 and the Pre are only the beginning. Smartphones that give you touch screen and physical keyboard access are currently in short supply option wise. Soon it will be the standard. Do you really think Apple is going to hold up ignoring that? There will always be some people who cling to touch screen only..precisely why a touch screen-only Android phone is due out shortly from Tmobile following the G1. If Apple is smart, they'll follow suit.

I suppose you are correct, but if Apple is "following suit" they would have integrated many things that we had on phones before (MMS, Video, CUT AND PASTE, etc.). Apple likes to do things their way, and I'm pretty sure they are going to stick to that.

[kenneth]

please don't talk about the G1 have you actualy seen that hunk of junk?

[acosmichippo]

Exactly. When I see a physical keyboard, I immediately think to myself, "I wonder how long it'll be before that breaks".

Sharing screen space with a keyboard isn't an issue. You only "share" when you're actually typing something, and even then there's still plenty of space to see what you're doing.

[BleedingPurist]

please don't talk about the G1 have you actualy seen that hunk of junk?

You should be embarassed at yourself if that is the best you have.

I had the G1. Yes, it is bulky, but it is hardly an example of modern phone hardware design.

It is also faster, has better voice quality and can hold up to 32 Gigs.

It simply wasn't ready for prime time....but Android is a serious contender.

[BleedingPurist]

Exactly. When I see a physical keyboard, I immediately think to myself, "I wonder how long it'll be before that breaks".

Sharing screen space with a keyboard isn't an issue. You only "share" when you're actually typing something, and even then there's still plenty of space to see what you're doing.

Not if you are using landscape to type there isn't and being forced to type in portrait isn't the answer.

I had two Sidekicks..neither broke.

Hopefully Apple doesn't think as you do or it really will be "everything pre." For the rest there is Ipod.

[BleedingPurist]

I suppose you are correct, but if Apple is "following suit" they would have integrated many things that we had on phones before (MMS, Video, CUT AND PASTE, etc.). Apple likes to do things their way, and I'm pretty sure they are going to stick to that.

Those things have very little to do with not "following suit." Their focus for the iphone features were in other departments, particularly the browsing experience. Those are features they thought "we'll get to this later."

[iNinja]

If the new iphone looks anything like the G1 or pre i wouldnt buy one. I think they are hideous!!

I thinkt eh way Apple may diverse is by opening up multiple models... Iphone, Iphone pro and Iphone Nano for example, i would HATE a physical keyboard!

[BleedingPurist]

If the new iphone looks anything like the G1 or pre i wouldnt buy one. I think they are hideous!!

I thinkt eh way Apple may diverse is by opening up multiple models... Iphone, Iphone pro and Iphone Nano for example, i would HATE a physical keyboard!

I fail to see how the Pre is hideous, but I agree each to his own. I would expect Apple to have multiple models. I've been saying this...precisely why I cited the G1 and it's coming touch-screen only follow up (which does look better than the G1.)

[lehuukha]

If the new iphone looks anything like the G1 or pre i wouldnt buy one. I think they are hideous!!

I thinkt eh way Apple may diverse is by opening up multiple models... Iphone, Iphone pro and Iphone Nano for example, i would HATE a physical keyboard!

I totally agree, anything that looks like the G1 or Pre is not something I would be fond of. The idea of different models does seem like a good one.

[acosmichippo]

Not if you are using landscape to type there isn't and being forced to type in portrait isn't the answer.

I had two Sidekicks..neither broke.

Hopefully Apple doesn't think as you do or it really will be "everything pre." For the rest there is Ipod.

Different strokes, I guess. I find the view in landscape to be plenty sufficient.

And while you may have had a good experience with two physical keyboards, think about it on a global scale. With apple's policy of "if it's broken, swap it out on the spot," their refurbishment overhead would skyrocket if they added a slide-out keyboard.

[psylichon]

I agree that the virtual keyboard is not going anywhere not only because it works and has been accepted by most of the mobile community, but also because of the reason Hippo stated above: it's just more robust. The V1 iPhone is the most solid piece of mobile tech I've ever witnessed, and it's largely due to its solid state interface with minimal buttons.

[Youngbinks]

I still don't like the idea of landscape texting. I guess it's because I have gotten accustomed to using portrait texting on all of my previous phones.

[acosmichippo]

the idea isn't to change the SMS app completely over to landscape, but to give the user the option like in safari.

[BleedingPurist]

I agree that the virtual keyboard is not going anywhere not only because it works and has been accepted by most of the mobile community, but also because of the reason Hippo stated above: it's just more robust. The V1 iPhone is the most solid piece of mobile tech I've ever witnessed, and it's largely due to its solid state interface with minimal buttons.

No has claimed the VK is going anywhere and neither is the physical keyboard. It is highly likely Apple will release a phone with a physical keyboard. It's matter of designing the hardware to their satisfaction.

The presumption here has been that a physical keyboard means relying on it. The G1 did do that much as iPhone forces you to use portrait VK for most purposes. Now the G1 simply gives you the choice. You don't ever have to use the physical keyboard and you have complete control over whether it's portrait or landscape.

Apple simply cannot continue to force one type of interface on their users while mobiles that offer more options and fluidity of interface hit the market.

What is Apple going to do that places it a cut above the rest?

[Youngbinks]

the idea isn't to change the SMS app completely over to landscape, but to give the user the option like in safari.

As long as we would still have the option to portrait text then I would be fine with landscape. It's just one of those things people ask for that I can't see myself using. I think it's odd enough using landscape in Safari.

[acosmichippo]

Apple simply cannot continue to force one type of interface on their users while mobiles that offer more options and fluidity of interface.

What is Apple going to do that places it a cut above the rest?

Of course they can force one interface on everyone. That's what they do.

And Apple IS a cut above the rest, imo. Partly BECAUSE OF the lack of a physical keyboard... not in spite of it.

I have no way to prove this, but i think adding a physical keyboard to the iphone is the last thing apple would do with the platform. All it would do is add bulk, vulnerability, and redundancy.

[Youngbinks]

I agree with Hippo. I think adding a physical keyboard would certainly be a step back for Apple. If the virtual keyboard has been wildly successful on two different models already, I don't see Apple changing that up much.

[Lincoln]

I agree on several points here.
• No physical keyboard. Yuck yuck yuck.
• I've tried landscape texting with BiteSMS. It wasn't as good as I thought it would be.
• I dislike the look of both the Pre and the G1. I think the bodies are clunky and don't look too appealing. I think the same about the G1's UI - the Pre's however, is fairly nice.

[Napoleon_PhoneApart]

You don't need a physical keyboard. Just learn to use the virtual keyboard that the iPhone already has.

[Indy]

Here's a fun little thread I've been participating since last night, interesting read...

http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?t=668409

Originally Posted by alchemistmuffin http://images.macrumors.com/vb/images/buttons/viewpost.gif (http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?p=7278386#post7278386)
With iPhone OS 3.0 preview coming up within next couple of days, I can share this:

Couple of days ago, my friend who works at Apple HQ in Cupertino sent me some of the screenshot for upcoming iPhone OS 3.0.

Sadly, attached with the email was also a PDF of NDA, which I had to sign and mail back. Therefore, I can't share the actual screenshot.

However, I can describe it to you, since Kevin Rose described it on live Diggnation. (which my friend attended, he's a huge fan of Diggnation)

First, the copy and paste. Kevin Rose got that right on! It is exactly how it works. However, Apple, always scared of battery issue, has limited the copy and paste to certain apps, such as Mail, Safari, etc. This is because iPhone and iPod touch uses lot of power on memory, therefore, the copy and paste is limited. But the how it works is exactly how Kevin Rose described it.

Now, the background process. The word is that Push Notification was failure. It did not work exactly as planned. Therefore, there will be a limited background support, up to 3 apps (may subject to change). The limit is to prevent iPhone from draining the battery like crazy hell.

Finally, redesign of the home screen. Not much changes, except users can now put personal background on the home screen, as well as adding more apps to the dock, expanding the limit from four to about seven, and stacks to organize the apps. This is how Apple will let users organize apps on the iPhone.

Now, my friend also sent me shots of what is the next iPhone. Someone already posted this pic, but the next iPhone will have a shell that is full unibody, carved from one aluminum. This means plastic will be gone (hopefully)

That's all I can share. Let's hope what I got on the email is right on for Mar. 17.



Originally Posted by Sky Blue http://images.macrumors.com/vb/images/buttons/viewpost.gif (http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?p=7279205#post7279205)
A contact at Apple also sent me some pics and an NDA. Looks really nice, can't wait to use it.


Originally Posted by steventsmith http://images.macrumors.com/vb/images/buttons/viewpost.gif (http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?p=7280937#post7280937)
You know, while you don't sound very convincing, you seem to describe exactly what I was told was coming in 3.0 by insiders.

Not sure about stacks, I heard categories instead, with a Time Machine style animation (however this was months ago).

The expanded dock and curved alu back model and background app info is the same as I've been assured. The status bar had a dot in the middle of it too, you drag it to do something. I can't remember what :-)



Originally Posted by Narcan http://images.macrumors.com/vb/images/buttons/viewpost.gif (http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?p=7285121#post7285121)
New to these boards.. so my credibility is 0.

But I can confirm that pretty much everything the original poster stated in his first post is legit.

I'm not going to answer PM's with further questions; This is all I have to say about the matter.

Don't believe it, oh well. I could care less. I'm just confirming that what the original poster has stated is correct for the real iphone fans that post on these boards.

edit: I will add only one more thing- The next generation iphone pic has NOT been posted in this thread yet.



Originally Posted by ruinfx http://images.macrumors.com/vb/images/buttons/viewpost.gif (http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?p=7285367#post7285367)
i too have 0 credibility, but i can confirm that the confirmation in the above post is correct.



I know, I know...Most in the thread are calling immediate BS, but who knows? I think it's possible they're right myself, guess we'll know for sure tomorrow now won't we? :)

[mycbrad]

They never fulfill the wish lists. Reports are already coming in from Digg that MMS is a no-go. Un-freakin'-believable.

[iconone]

Mms will never be on the iPhone.

[ktownerxx213]

Here's a fun little thread I've been participating since last night, interesting read...

http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?t=668409

Originally Posted by alchemistmuffin http://images.macrumors.com/vb/images/buttons/viewpost.gif (http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?p=7278386#post7278386)
With iPhone OS 3.0 preview coming up within next couple of days, I can share this:

Couple of days ago, my friend who works at Apple HQ in Cupertino sent me some of the screenshot for upcoming iPhone OS 3.0.

Sadly, attached with the email was also a PDF of NDA, which I had to sign and mail back. Therefore, I can't share the actual screenshot.

However, I can describe it to you, since Kevin Rose described it on live Diggnation. (which my friend attended, he's a huge fan of Diggnation)

First, the copy and paste. Kevin Rose got that right on! It is exactly how it works. However, Apple, always scared of battery issue, has limited the copy and paste to certain apps, such as Mail, Safari, etc. This is because iPhone and iPod touch uses lot of power on memory, therefore, the copy and paste is limited. But the how it works is exactly how Kevin Rose described it.

Now, the background process. The word is that Push Notification was failure. It did not work exactly as planned. Therefore, there will be a limited background support, up to 3 apps (may subject to change). The limit is to prevent iPhone from draining the battery like crazy hell.

Finally, redesign of the home screen. Not much changes, except users can now put personal background on the home screen, as well as adding more apps to the dock, expanding the limit from four to about seven, and stacks to organize the apps. This is how Apple will let users organize apps on the iPhone.

Now, my friend also sent me shots of what is the next iPhone. Someone already posted this pic, but the next iPhone will have a shell that is full unibody, carved from one aluminum. This means plastic will be gone (hopefully)

That's all I can share. Let's hope what I got on the email is right on for Mar. 17.



Originally Posted by Sky Blue http://images.macrumors.com/vb/images/buttons/viewpost.gif (http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?p=7279205#post7279205)
A contact at Apple also sent me some pics and an NDA. Looks really nice, can't wait to use it.


Originally Posted by steventsmith http://images.macrumors.com/vb/images/buttons/viewpost.gif (http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?p=7280937#post7280937)
You know, while you don't sound very convincing, you seem to describe exactly what I was told was coming in 3.0 by insiders.

Not sure about stacks, I heard categories instead, with a Time Machine style animation (however this was months ago).

The expanded dock and curved alu back model and background app info is the same as I've been assured. The status bar had a dot in the middle of it too, you drag it to do something. I can't remember what :-)



Originally Posted by Narcan http://images.macrumors.com/vb/images/buttons/viewpost.gif (http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?p=7285121#post7285121)
New to these boards.. so my credibility is 0.

But I can confirm that pretty much everything the original poster stated in his first post is legit.

I'm not going to answer PM's with further questions; This is all I have to say about the matter.

Don't believe it, oh well. I could care less. I'm just confirming that what the original poster has stated is correct for the real iphone fans that post on these boards.

edit: I will add only one more thing- The next generation iphone pic has NOT been posted in this thread yet.



Originally Posted by ruinfx http://images.macrumors.com/vb/images/buttons/viewpost.gif (http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?p=7285367#post7285367)
i too have 0 credibility, but i can confirm that the confirmation in the above post is correct.



I know, I know...Most in the thread are calling immediate BS, but who knows? I think it's possible they're right myself, guess we'll know for sure tomorrow now won't we? :)
All aluminum carved iphone? hmmmm so tomorrow, we will see the NEW iphone for 09' june?

[Indy]

Man, that would be great news for tomorrow wouldn't it?! But I'm still thinking June for the revealing. We'll see!!! :D

[acosmichippo]

PLEASE let the unibody aluminum rumor be true. That would make me so happy. Even
Moreso than c&p.

[psylichon]

Yeah... the aluminum body thing has my heart doing funny things. Childlike glee and hope. I hate this part of the process.

[Hondamaker]

Yeah... the aluminum body thing has my heart doing funny things. Childlike glee and hope. I hate this part of the process.
Yeah, but this type of thing is spicing up EIC once again. Can't freakin wait till 1:00 pm.

[psylichon]

I'm going to have to keep up with things via twitter, secretively, at work :(

http://search.twitter.com/search?q=iphone

^^^Actually quite useful to bookmark.

And for fun, Mobilecrunch has put out a 3.0 scorecard:

http://www.mobilecrunch.com/2009/03/16/the-iphone-os-30-announcement-scorecard/

http://www.mobilecrunch.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/score3.png

[acosmichippo]

I'm going to have to keep up with things via twitter, secretively, at work :(

http://search.twitter.com/search?q=iphone

^^^Actually quite useful to bookmark.

not tryin to bust yer balls, but there was nothing remotely useful on the first page... at least not that i noticed...

[psylichon]

It's not about going through the pages... you just keep refreshing to see the chatter. It will be a lot more informative tomorrow. If you're not following the live feeds.

[lehuukha]

PLEASE let the unibody aluminum rumor be true. That would make me so happy. Even
Moreso than c&p.

Yes. Yes. and Yes!
:)

That unibody sounds real hot.

[iNinja]

Hmmm i know people with 0 rep have little cred, but i just dont know... its driving me mad. I hope that the new Iphone has an all alum body, but i just cant see that being revealed today. I think it will be 1 big screen behind the speaker showing what can be done... i dont think we will see a new Iphone today - although i hope im wrong.

Also, im having a hard time believing this reveal will be what 3.0 actually performs like. We have already been told its a little snapshot of "what were building". We already know they were "building" push notification server, and looks where thats gone!! im just trying not to get my hopes up i think!! ;)

[Indy]

Im on the aluminum bandwagon as well! :D Software can always be added with an update.

[Indy]

Show of hands. Who thinks we'll see a release date announced for the Palm Pre today, oh say, right around Apple's meeting or shortly thereafter?

[Eragon]

Show of hands. Who thinks we'll see a release date announced for the Palm Pre today, oh say, right around Apple's meeting or shortly thereafter?

For Palm and Sprint's sakes, I hope so. The longer it takes Palm and Sprint to announce a release date, the less likely it becomes that the Pre could be released.

[Indy]

Here are a couple pics from that thread link I posted earlier over at MR. Oh yea, and these links are being posted with c&p on my sidekick3 like I've been doing for the past 2 years. LoL, just thought I'd throw that in there for, ya know, errr....laughs....*crickets*....not funny...ANNNNYWAYS! POST#210 Looks good to me! :D http://att.macrumors.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=162755&d=1237298913 http://att.macrumors.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=162756&d=1237298913

[psylichon]

Oooooh. Please be the real deal. Please be the real deal.

(it's not)

[Youngbinks]

That wouldn't be a bad design. It'd match the MBA nicely.

[acosmichippo]

i like the idea, but not the white. hopefully they make it in black too.

although the presence of the front-facing camera AND the LED indicator make me think it's some geek's pipe dream.

[psylichon]

That and the side-by-side SMS/MMS apps. I think we know after today that's not how it will be.

And... "iVideocall"?? Come on...

[acosmichippo]

and it's way too thin.

i officially call shenanigans.

[connie]

Mms will never be on the iPhone.

Really?:smile:

[Hondamaker]

Mms will never be on the iPhone.
***FAIL***
lol

[Hondamaker]

http://att.macrumors.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=162755&d=1237298913 http://att.macrumors.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=162756&d=1237298913
That is a sweet lookin phone.

[connie]

i like the idea, but not the white. hopefully they make it in black too.



It looks more aluminum/metal like the new macbooks to me more than it does white.

[BleedingPurist]

I guess I was correct on the hardware keyboard....maybe not in how it would be available....but available nonetheless.

As for the person who suggested I learn to use the VK.... How silly. I'm typing my posts on my iPhone. It's all about tactile info and being able to type quickly and accurately without looking at the keys at all. Before anyone starts bragging about how they can do this with the VK....make sure you are doing it not looking at the phone at all. This is what physical keyboard users do.

[stevenshizzle]

har har har. Never say Never.

[Napoleon_PhoneApart]

As for the person who suggested I learn to use the VK....

That was probably me, and that comment was to others in general, not directed at you. If you're a whiz at using the virtual keyboard, then goody for you. But a lot of people aren't.

[Indy]

http://www.macrumors.com/2009/03/18/multi-core-gpus-announced-from-iphone-chip-maker/ Yummy. :D

[JWiPhone]

http://www.macrumors.com/2009/03/18/multi-core-gpus-announced-from-iphone-chip-maker/ Yummy. :D


Here is hoping. :laugh2: I know some say it will most likely show up in a version 4 iPhone, and the new iPhone in June will most likely just be a camera, memory upgrade with a slight CPU upgrade. However, nearly 2 months ago there was the revelation of a 2,1 device which would indicate a major upgrade in hardware. It would rock my world if they release a multi-core device. :laugh2:

[Indy]

Another link for those new powerVR chips | http://www.9to5mac.com/imagination-tablet-apple | http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/03/18/iphone_graphics_may_get_multiprocessor_performance _upgrade.html | AT&T Clearing iPhone 3G inventory? | http://www.9to5mac.com/iPhone-3g-no-ATT | http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/03/18/att_to_offer_limited_iphone_3g_sales_without_contr act.html |

[Indy]

Video Recording in the next iPhone? http://www.macrumors.com/2009/03/19/upload-video-screen-suggests-video-capabilities-in-next-iphone/

[JWiPhone]

Video Recording in the next iPhone? http://www.macrumors.com/2009/03/19/upload-video-screen-suggests-video-capabilities-in-next-iphone/


I saw this too. Very interesting. It goes to show how difficult it would be for Apple to hide hardware developments, when one can look under the hood at code that might give hints.

[Indy]

BGR's been getting their hands dirty, dig deeper bwoys! :D http://www.crunchgear.com/2009/03/19/rumor-apple-readying-multiple-new-iphoneipod-touch-models/

[Indy]

OLED screens in your next iPhone. Sounds oh so very nice. :D http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2009/03/19/next-round-of-apple-handsets-and-netbooks-to-sport-oled-displays/

[Indy]

A direct link to that BGR story. http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2009/03/19/evidence-of-new-iphones-new-ipod-touch/ I'm lovin me some BGR Ninja's right now. :D

[JWiPhone]

A direct link to that BGR story. http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2009/03/19/evidence-of-new-iphones-new-ipod-touch/ I'm lovin me some BGR Ninja's right now. :D


LOL Indy, you beat me to the post. I was just reading about this over on Ars Technica. It is pretty exciting stuff! :laugh2: