Intel Confirms Atom-based Larger iPhone (Mini-Tablet)?

MacRumors · 03:44 PM

According to ZDNet.de, Intel Germany CEO Hannes Schwaderer confirmed that Apple would be using the Intel Atom processor in a future version of the iPhone. The new model will reportedly be a larger model with a larger display, correlating with circulating rumors about a mini-tablet device rumored to be coming from Apple. English translation:

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As part of an Intel event for the 40th birthday of the semiconductor company at Munich’s BMW World, Germany managing director Hannes Schwaderer confirmed today what has long been a rumor on the Internet: namely, that there is an iPhone with Intel’s new Atom chip. The device is slightly larger than the current version, Schwaderer said. That is not, however, because of the Intel chip, but because of the larger display used in the new iPhone.

He goes on to say that an upgraded version of the current form factor of iPhone would also exist as a 3G-model.

While Schwaderer calls the larger device a "version of the iPhone", it seems clear that it refers to the rumored mini-tablet device. Some rumors have suggested that it would be introduced at WWDC.

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Grimace · May 14, 2008, 03:07 PM

Whoa. This is big. Apple -- what is up your sleeve?

christopher3071 · May 14, 2008, 03:08 PM

CrazY! YEsss

ZiggyPastorius · May 14, 2008, 03:09 PM

Interesting. I wonder what and when we can expect this/to look like?

iFan · May 14, 2008, 03:10 PM

That seems very unusual for Intel to spill the beans on a deal regarding Apple. Makes perfect sense, though.

TheCreator · May 14, 2008, 03:10 PM

I wouldn't want to carry anything much larger than the current iphone with me everywhere I go... I'm not all that excited about this.... but that could change.

tothecore · May 14, 2008, 03:10 PM

if it also acts like a WACOM tablet... I'm sold!!!

Zeegler · May 14, 2008, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by iFan

That seems very unusual for Intel to spill the beans on a deal regarding Apple. Makes perfect sense, though.

...unless...

kjs862 · May 14, 2008, 03:11 PM

I'm going to be on the edge of my seat during the WWDC live feed!

stevedave50 · May 14, 2008, 03:11 PM

would they release this at the same time as the "normal" iphone? competition for eachother? or completely different target markets?

lazyrighteye · May 14, 2008, 03:12 PM

Whoa.

I really don't know what to say other than I WANT.

Much Ado · May 14, 2008, 03:12 PM

So now we know why Apple bought PA Semi- to stop Intel going and stealing their thunder by opening their mouths a few weeks before WWDC.

The fewer people other than Apple who know what's going on, the less chance there is for a leak.

klagermkii · May 14, 2008, 03:13 PM

Uh oh, Steve isn't going to like this one bit... if there was one coming out, get ready to see it cancelled!

When are Apple's partners going to learn to keep their big mouths shut. If you're a manager that really can't keep a secret about upcoming products, leak it out onto someone's blog anonymously. Don't do it like this where Steve can vent his rage at your employer.

bobbleheadbob · May 14, 2008, 03:13 PM

So maybe we'll get the 3G iPhone sometime in the next 2 weeks, and a tablet Mac at WWDC?

That would be awesome!

liketom · May 14, 2008, 03:13 PM

hello iPad

should be good

nagromme · May 14, 2008, 03:15 PM

If it was bigger AND a phone I might consider it. As long as it's thin and still pocketable.

But speaking informally, someone could even call the iPod Touch a "version" of the iPhone, so who knows?

I like the idea of having the same architecture in my Mac and my phone.

FYI, Atom on Wikipedia:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Silverthorne_(CPU)

dlastmango · May 14, 2008, 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by liketom

hello iPad

should be good

iMiniPad and iMaxiPad?

Mykbibby · May 14, 2008, 03:15 PM

I still dont see the point of it...

liketom · May 14, 2008, 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Mykbibby

I still dont see the point of it...

if steve talks about it at wwdc you will , in fact you'll be begging for it

HiRez · May 14, 2008, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by klagermkii

Uh oh, Steve isn't going to like this one bit... if there was one coming out, get ready to see it cancelled!

If I were Mr. Schwaderer, I'd be booking a late night flight to an undisclosed country. But then, he must know you can't hide from Steve's ninja stealth assassins. Hopefully he has updated his will and straighted out his affairs for his family's sake.

k2director · May 14, 2008, 03:17 PM

Hannes, kiss your ass goodbye. You can run but you can't hide from Steve Jobs' personal team of assassins heading your way....

Zeegler · May 14, 2008, 03:18 PM

I don't think we're gonna see new product launches at WWDC, just based on precedence.

DubOverdose · May 14, 2008, 03:18 PM

Sweet. Let's hope it actually comes through.

PlaceofDis · May 14, 2008, 03:18 PM

hmmm might have to wait on my considering of an eee then. this might work, but i guess we'll see, won't we?

the odd thing is that apple, and steve jobs, hates it when companies do this. so i'm surprised anything was said and it makes you wonder just how furious he is over this now.

Tom B. · May 14, 2008, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Mykbibby

I still dont see the point of it...

I think you will when the App Store starts to get going.

May 14, 2008, 03:07 PM	#2
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iFan macrumors newbie Join Date: Jan 2007	Weird That seems very unusual for Intel to spill the beans on a deal regarding Apple. Makes perfect sense, though.

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lazyrighteye macrumors 6502a Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Denver, CO	Whoa. I really don't know what to say other than I WANT.

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Much Ado macrumors 68000 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: UK	So now we know why Apple bought PA Semi- to stop Intel going and stealing their thunder by opening their mouths a few weeks before WWDC. The fewer people other than Apple who know what's going on, the less chance there is for a leak.

May 14, 2008, 03:13 PM	#13
klagermkii macrumors member Join Date: Mar 2007	Uh oh, Steve isn't going to like this one bit... if there was one coming out, get ready to see it cancelled! When are Apple's partners going to learn to keep their big mouths shut. If you're a manager that really can't keep a secret about upcoming products, leak it out onto someone's blog anonymously. Don't do it like this where Steve can vent his rage at your employer.

May 14, 2008, 03:13 PM	#14
bobbleheadbob macrumors 6502a Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Massachusetts	So maybe we'll get the 3G iPhone sometime in the next 2 weeks, and a tablet Mac at WWDC? That would be awesome!

May 14, 2008, 03:13 PM	#15
liketom macrumors 68040 Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Lincoln,UK	hello iPad should be good __________________ 18,000 miles is a long way

May 14, 2008, 03:15 PM	#16
nagromme macrumors 601 Join Date: May 2002 Location: Blinking blue dot	If it was bigger AND a phone I might consider it. As long as it's thin and still pocketable. But speaking informally, someone could even call the iPod Touch a "version" of the iPhone, so who knows? I like the idea of having the same architecture in my Mac and my phone. FYI, Atom on Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Silverthorne_(CPU) __________________ nagromme Would you like a treatment?

May 14, 2008, 03:15 PM	#18
Mykbibby macrumors 6502 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Palm Springs, CA	I still dont see the point of it...

May 14, 2008, 03:17 PM	#21
k2director macrumors member Join Date: Jan 2006	Hannes, kiss your ass goodbye. You can run but you can't hide from Steve Jobs' personal team of assassins heading your way....

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DubOverdose macrumors member Join Date: Aug 2007	Sweet. Let's hope it actually comes through.

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PlaceofDis macrumors Demi-God Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Chicago.	hmmm might have to wait on my considering of an eee then. this might work, but i guess we'll see, won't we? the odd thing is that apple, and steve jobs, hates it when companies do this. so i'm surprised anything was said and it makes you wonder just how furious he is over this now. __________________ dim my eyes on the waves of confessions... SpringWarmCold

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