I wonder if Apple would provide some sort of TiVo-ish functionality - the ability to rewind radio within a 30 minute buffer like a TiVo. I don't think they'll let you record stuff, but just play, pause, rewind, ff, would work fine for a lot of people.
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Apple Developing FM Radio Application for iPhone and iPod Touch?
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This would be great for listening to radio broadcasts of sporting events that may not be streamed over the internet.
All hail the iPhone Marconi, available june 12th 2010..
Can't wait to see this announced in the next keynote.. 19th century tech.. Shhhh Apple..
Can't wait to see this announced in the next keynote.. 19th century tech.. Shhhh Apple..
I dont listen to radio a lot but since hearing my friend bragging how great the radio is in his new Nano, I want this in the next iPhone! Would be cool to have.
Dont quite understand if the iPhone 3G can do this in theory or only the 3GS (and future iPhones)
Dont quite understand if the iPhone 3G can do this in theory or only the 3GS (and future iPhones)
None of my past cell phones have had an FM tuner.
It's not useless if what you want to do is listen to the radio. Sheesh. The drama queens on this forum.
The last time I heard anything on FM radio worth listening to was 1988.
Crap addition. Would rather have the technology expand into something useful.
Agreed.
Crap addition. Would rather have the technology expand into something useful.
Agreed.
Leave it to Apple to dream up something I never thought would be possible: hear a song on the radio and then find it on iTunes for me.
Truly wild what programmers can accomplish nowadays.
Truly wild what programmers can accomplish nowadays.
Your town needs a better radio station or two.
While I agree much of FM radio is crap, I have a station in my town I often listen to instead of my CD's. They're constantly playing new artists and the DJ's actually love the music. It's a great station and to have it in my pocket would rock, literally.
It's not useless if what you want to do is listen to the radio. Sheesh. The drama queens on this forum.
Haha, gotta love the queens.
I really can't wait for this, but I really think Apple should create an FM-Transmitter for the iPhone in addition to a radio.app.
After just completing a long road trip and having used a cassette adaptor, I'd much prefer an FM-transmitter built-in.
For that, I could image them actually charing something. It would just add functionality without a way to generate more cash.
*I have an FM-transmitter too. It's too low to get good GPS signal, since it plugs into my cigarette lighter.
Wow! I can't believe it. An FM radio. If words could only relay how I feel hearing about this news. Wait I'll give it a try -- meh.
Maybe for some but for many a radio you can stop and rewind is great. I would love to have it!
BBC radio is (mostly) excellent. It's also free. I listen to it every day and I would hate to be without it, so much so that I sold my television as I wasn't really watching it.
Just because it's of no interest to you, doesn't mean it's of no use to the rest of us.
Is there eunough space in the phone for an antena, or would the headphone cord have to do this?
I would quite like a radio biult in so Ic an listen to local news sometimes.
There is no limitless data bundles in New Zealand for iPhone connections, and WiFi doesn't work on the bus, or jogging down the street.
I would quite like a radio biult in so Ic an listen to local news sometimes.
There is no limitless data bundles in New Zealand for iPhone connections, and WiFi doesn't work on the bus, or jogging down the street.
This is about the LAST thing on my list of requests. No, wait, it is not even on my list! I got an iPod and iPhone instead of a radio for a reason! Oh well, I guess all the whiners will have to whine about something else now lol!
So would the iPhone 3G be able to use this? Does it have the FM support in its chip?
Now THAT might actually be useful!
I got an iPod and iPhone instead of a radio for a reason! Oh well, I guess all the whiners will have to whine about something else now lol!So would the iPhone 3G be able to use this? Does it have the FM support in its chip?
Now THAT might actually be useful!
I read it will come in Brazillian Cherry and California Bamboo and sport a wool speaker cover. It will also automatically sign off at midnight in the national anthem of your choice or kumbaya.
My iPhone 3GS is almost there, Apple. Maybe one more generation should do it?
Wi-Fi: could appreciate 802.11n
Bluetooth: could open up all profiles, plus BT keyboard support
Camera: could go with higher megapixel and/or flash, and a second front-facing one for iChat or self-portraits (PLEASE!)
Battery: could use a slightly larger battery at the expense of increasing thickness or height, or newer battery technology
Display: could appreciate OLED for more vibrant colors and/or less battery usage
FM radio: if true, please include timeshifting like the Nano has!
LED indicator light: a no brainer. Why turn on and unlock just to see what's up?
Full voice support: to run applications, read email/SMS, interact with applications, etc.
My favorite:
Active instead of passive: scheduled tasks or push notifications to run applications automatically, could pave the way to automatically download RSS feeds or web pages, use your own alarm clock application, remotely control another iPhone, etc.
Wi-Fi: could appreciate 802.11n
Bluetooth: could open up all profiles, plus BT keyboard support
Camera: could go with higher megapixel and/or flash, and a second front-facing one for iChat or self-portraits (PLEASE!)
Battery: could use a slightly larger battery at the expense of increasing thickness or height, or newer battery technology
Display: could appreciate OLED for more vibrant colors and/or less battery usage
FM radio: if true, please include timeshifting like the Nano has!
LED indicator light: a no brainer. Why turn on and unlock just to see what's up?
Full voice support: to run applications, read email/SMS, interact with applications, etc.
My favorite:
Active instead of passive: scheduled tasks or push notifications to run applications automatically, could pave the way to automatically download RSS feeds or web pages, use your own alarm clock application, remotely control another iPhone, etc.
Yes the hold up is the U.S.
Outside the U.S. digital radio is really taking off, and has all the features mentioned/rumored. The DAB+ standard broadcasts in AAC by default. So Apple really doesn't have to do a lot of work. The biggest hardware change needed is the aerial, the FM receive is already in place, and the hardware decoder.
Although wasn't Microsoft and GPS companies in a joint venture to set up Digital FM in California?
I know in some countries the Digital FM stations are free to use the spare bandwidth in the connection to push data, not just song tags but pblic data like GPS almanac or weather information. It's digital and has time signiture.
It would be prefect for assisted GPS.
Outside the U.S. digital radio is really taking off, and has all the features mentioned/rumored. The DAB+ standard broadcasts in AAC by default. So Apple really doesn't have to do a lot of work. The biggest hardware change needed is the aerial, the FM receive is already in place, and the hardware decoder.
Although wasn't Microsoft and GPS companies in a joint venture to set up Digital FM in California?
I know in some countries the Digital FM stations are free to use the spare bandwidth in the connection to push data, not just song tags but pblic data like GPS almanac or weather information. It's digital and has time signiture.
It would be prefect for assisted GPS.
About time!
This would be extremely handy to have and not just for Music. FM is the quickest way to get a flavor for what a new town is like and what is happening at the moment. Plus a local Jazz station pays the bills by impart broadcast local sports happenings. Nice when you want be there and can't, not so nice when you want to hear rare Jazz.
As a two G owner I'm kinda hoping they do charge for it. This would mean no excuses with respect to a back port. That is if a backport is possible.
The problem of course is that just because the hardware is built into a chip someplace does not imply that the external connections are done up. The other thing is I'm not likely to upgrade this 2G unless something is done about the carrier lock in. I really need a clean manufacture supported unlock, so that use of the device does cost me an arm and a leg while traveling. Last I knew AT&T and Apple where not unlocking after contract expiration. Seems like there ought to be a legal case here.
In any event yeah fo FM.
This would be extremely handy to have and not just for Music. FM is the quickest way to get a flavor for what a new town is like and what is happening at the moment. Plus a local Jazz station pays the bills by impart broadcast local sports happenings. Nice when you want be there and can't, not so nice when you want to hear rare Jazz.
As a two G owner I'm kinda hoping they do charge for it. This would mean no excuses with respect to a back port. That is if a backport is possible.
The problem of course is that just because the hardware is built into a chip someplace does not imply that the external connections are done up. The other thing is I'm not likely to upgrade this 2G unless something is done about the carrier lock in. I really need a clean manufacture supported unlock, so that use of the device does cost me an arm and a leg while traveling. Last I knew AT&T and Apple where not unlocking after contract expiration. Seems like there ought to be a legal case here.
In any event yeah fo FM.
Just curious why a need for 802.11n on an iPhone. Almost all wi-fi hot spots are 802.11b and if you want it to xfer files at home why not just sync - it's faster than 802.11n.
You have the receiver on the chip not the antenna. Headphone cords are most likely used as an antenna just like in Nano and almost in every mobile phone radio.
If you're running an n network at home, b/g speed brings the whole thing down.
If you don't want to have 2,4 Ghz and want to use 5 Ghz to your maximum benefit then you need 802.11n.