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Chinese Forum Poster Claims Next Generation iPhone Details

Donz0r said:
:confused: Are you guys serious?
iPhone -> iPhone3G = faster network access, gps, upgraded capacity
iPhone3G -> iPhone 2009 = faster processor, ram, magnetometer for augmented reality and precision control, upgraded camera resolution/optics for better pictures and video recording/editing on the device, upgraded capacity

The iPhone 3G had 2 selling points that Apple marketed agressivly: 3G speed and GPS
This spec list has 2 marketing selling points: magnetometer, and photo/video capabilities as well as faster overall performance

Seems like a perfectly fine upgrade to me. Plenty to push me over the edge, personally, and just enough to make everyone else buy one too.
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I think you are under estimating what an upgraded cpu/ram/gpu can bring to the iPhone. The iPhone is a software platform more than anything else and anything that can boost what apps can do (games for example) is a big win.
 
Compile 'em all said:
I think you are under estimating what an upgraded cpu/ram/gpu can bring to the iPhone. The iPhone is a software platform more than anything else and anything that can boost what apps can do (games for example) is a big win. Quite frankly the upgraded RAM is BIG.
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I know, did I say otherwise? I didn't list it as a 'marketing point' because I doubt they'll be as many commercials about that as there will be the other 2 features. For me that is incredibly important, I can't stand the sliggishness of this thing. Maybe I'll be able to actually theme it with some upgraded ram, and still have it be responsive. Even unjailbroken with 1/4 of my purchased apps on it, the SMS is still laggy to load, and transitions between closing/opening apps can be irregularly abrupt. I cannot WAIT for some upgraded power.
 
Pelorus said:
A RAM upgrade will be a sure-fire way to render previous iPhones and iPods obsolete as Developers will not be required to work so hard to keep apps under 25 MB of RAM usage.
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If true, that is the biggest part of this story. Developers would be at a crossroad of having to choose between making a better product or trying to reach as many people as possible.

The cell phones feel like computers from the mid-late 90s. Back when everyone really cared about the specs.
 
I really want Apple to blow us out of the water with something no one is expecting. I doubt a bigger screen, it would be cool but unpractical and how will it fit in my tight pockets. OLED? I sure hope so, the contrast and qualities of oled screens look fantastic, but they are really pricey and I will hope and cross my fingers for it but i'm not holding my breath. 3.2 MP camera sounds fine, I don't need 5.0 so i can see every little pore on everyones face whom i take a picture of. I really want to see a uniform body design a durable back which will resist scratches and be more secure to hold. I'd love to see less blank space on the front of the phone, make it shorter and condense it so we have more screen and less wasted space. Most of all I would love to see a front facing camera for easier self pictures and the possibility of video chat if we pay the extra charges on our bill.

random things I'd like to see is better speakers and mic, i would love to be able to blast out the person next to me with the loudness of my phone. ;D

thats all the random things i want besides the already "leaked" specs.
 
I think it is obvious that the next model won't be another revolution like the first one was back in 2007. It is an evolution.

So, if true the specs sound nice to me (and probably first gen owners) for one reason :

yet i do not have an iPhone.

But for the current 3g-owners ---> pretty lame reason to upgrade imo.
 
macduke said:
Haha, you are funny.
Optics are very important, but megapixels aren't completely unimportant. 3.2 megapixels is only good for 4x6 prints, which will be good enough for most people. But I'd take a 12mp sensor with a kit lens over a 3.2mp sensor on Canon L glass. You just can't get a lot of detail at that resolution, even with a good lens.

BTW, one of the biggest problems with most camera phones are image noise. The pixel density on the sensor is too high and they come out too grainy, especially in shadow areas. They would also have to make the imaging sensor in the iPhone larger, which would make the camera assembly bigger, which makes it less practical.
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You're talking about a camera phone, 3.2MP is overkill for this sort of phone, have you seen the size of the lens, and the space allocated to the sensor? Compare that to your SLR. There is no way you'll get quality good enough from that to make going up from that size useful. They need to improve the lens and the software, not the resolution. They could possibly try a less dense sensor, but they just don't have the space to make it much bigger. The last thing they need to do is try to increase the pixel count and thus the sensor density - the last part of your post bears this out.

On this size of camera, extra pixels are worthless.
 
str1f3 said:
If true, that is the biggest part of this story. Developers would be at a crossroad of having to choose between making a better product or trying to reach as many people as possible.

The cell phones feel like computers from the mid-late 90s. Back when everyone really cared about the specs.
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This is not really a big deal. Take a look at how current games handle faster verses slower graphics on different systems.
 
AT & T as Carrier

wouldn't the carrier be a chinese carrier ?

taking that the screen shot was posted on a chinese website.
and the person who posted it speaks chinese / writes in chinese.

and it would be more likely a leek by a chinese employee of the manufacture.

than some chinese person in the US. who some how got a new iphone, and then post a then photo on a chinese site ? ? ? ?

or have i missed some thing ? ? ? ?
 
why still bother with FM, why not DAB?? or anable it on wifi and listen to the radio that way??
 
Figures that the whiners would come out if these were the specs.

Double storage, 50% CPU boost, RAM doubled, camera MP boosted by 50 percent. What's the verdict by some? "Lame!"

I was kind of amused by the person who thought it wasn't a good enough boost to upgrade from a 3G phone. Duh. These phones aren't made to make people upgrade every year. Most people sign two-year contracts, so unless Apple is run by stupid people, this next phone is gearing for new customers and EDGE phone owners. Being an EDGE owner, I've been holding out for 32GB. The other upgrades seem great as I see the device get a little sluggish on some of the intense apps. Seems like a pretty decent upgrade to me.
 
Man, oh man... Apple is all and only about iPhone these days!

The most recent update to their other hardware was just to increase prices (same prices though everyone else is lowering theirs) and can't even get a point update through the door so people can start using Airport, graphics etc. for real. Time Machine Capsules are expensive and still overheats etc. etc.

...and all they can really come up with is a 3.2 megapixel camera with autofocus... yey, that is really impressive in it's own way. :apple: = LMAO!

I wonder what would happen if SonyEricsson decided to make laptops. Oh wait, they do. :rolleyes:
 
Compile 'em all said:
This is not really a big deal. Take a look at how current games handle faster verses slower graphics on different systems.
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The story is only mildly (even that's a stretch) interesting. The idea of doubling the RAM is the only interesting part. RAM is a significant part in gaming and can help other things like the efficiency of Apple's background apps and Safari.
Out of any of the specs talked about (not including a new graphics chip)the RAM would be the main thing that really would give a significant speed increase to the iPhone.
 
MacRumors said:
If the original poster's claims are to be believed, the new iPhone will contain the following features:

- 600MHz CPU Speed (up from 400MHz)
- 256MB RAM (up from 128MB)
- Digital Compass and FM
- 3.2 megapixel camera with auto focus
- 32GB size
- No major changes in battery, screen and external casing.
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If this is true, then great!

That's a 50% CPU speed increase, double the RAM, double memory, higher pixel camera with auto focus for the same price, plus a digital compass. Sweet! :)

IMHO, the inclusion of FM on the specs indicates that this rumor may not be accurate.
 
SonyEricsson making laptops ?

celtikmind said:
Man, oh man... Apple is all and only about iPhone these days!

The most recent update to their other hardware was just to increase prices (same prices though everyone else is lowering theirs) and can't even get a point update through the door so people can start using Airport, graphics etc. for real. Time Machine Capsules are expensive and still overheats etc. etc.

...and all they can really come up with is a 3.2 megapixel camera with autofocus... yey, that is really impressive in it's own way. :apple: = LMAO!

I wonder what would happen if SonyEricsson decided to make laptops. Oh wait, they do. :rolleyes:
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didnt know SonyEricsson made laptops ?

taking that Ericsson is a (was a) Swedish telecommunication company, that formed a joint venture with sony.

still dont know how you connected SonyEricsson to computers ? ? ? ?
 
People overlooking what faster hardware can do is mind boogling.

You don't use hardware, you use software. More powerful hardware simply means better and more capable software. Just look at what you can do with computers today compared to a couple of years ago.

It is all about software people!
 
celtikmind said:
Man, oh man... Apple is all and only about iPhone these days!

The most recent update to their other hardware was just to increase prices (same prices though everyone else is lowering theirs) and can't even get a point update through the door so people can start using Airport, graphics etc. for real. Time Machine Capsules are expensive and still overheats etc. etc.

...and all they can really come up with is a 3.2 megapixel camera with autofocus... yey, that is really impressive in it's own way. :apple: = LMAO!

I wonder what would happen if SonyEricsson decided to make laptops. Oh wait, they do. :rolleyes:
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What gives you the impression that the iPhone is all that Apple cares about? The story came from a Chinese leak (supposedly), not Apple. I see just as many "Get A Mac" ads as iPhone ads. Chances are that Snow Leopard will have a major showing at WWDC. Apple only talks about the iPhone twice a year. I thought the second biggest story next to the App Store was the new MacBooks.

If you're mad Apple didn't lower prices, get another computer. Hit Apple where it would hurt the most. I've never even heard any of the issues that you're talking about with the Airports and I don't know what makes you think 10.5.7 is late except a rumor sites saying it's so.
 
Not a very nice upgrade to me
I'll wait for iPhone 4G to upgrade my current 3G...

4G network can surpass general WiFi speed....
Maybe I'll upgrade in 2010 =D
 
fleshman03 said:
HA-Ha

FM!!! Yeah - Right

Although, it could be used to play over the radio.... Useful for GPS stuff + General music. If it has an FM receiver/transmitter anyway, why not make use of it and make one more selling point?
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iPod Classic has FM... Just hook up your remote headset and you're ready to go!
 
I think we can wait and see,
the guy on the chinese iphone forum was told he is a test engineer from FOXCONN which is manufacturer for iphone
he also said:
1st gen internal code ：M68
2nd gen internal code：N82
3rd gen internal code：N88（currently is under PVT=Process Validation Test）

that's what i got from the that forum
here is the source
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