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iPhone 3GS, Marble Delayed, Tablet Exists?

I'm not a developer, but what I know about OS X and it's user interface, most apps would not have to be re-written, because the theme elements are handled by OS X itself (currently in Extras.rsrc on PowerPC machines, and Extras2.rsrc on Intel based Macs) so all Apple would have to do is implement the changes and they would take place system wide, though some minor changes may need to be made to certain 3rd party apps for a more fluid experience. Feel free to correct me if I'm wrong, because like I said I am not a developer myself. As far as the new iPhone (which I doubt will be called 3GS, too similar to iPhone 3G and could easily be confused), it will mostly be under-the-hood changes - faster processor, more RAM, the current 8 GB and 16 GB price point models will be 16 and 32 GB, respectively, video recording (though doubtful a front-facing camera, though possible), better battery life, matte finish on back, pretty much every reliable rumor than has been published about it, it will have. The lower priced model is probably real, but will be like what they did with the new MacBooks - sell the previous model for a lower price, but no major features. So the $99 or $149 model will just be the current model with maybe an extra feature or two.

About Gruber, I think since he allegedly knows so much inside Apple he should be christened MacGruber :D
 
The "S" could stand for "Sensor(s)". Similar naming convention to the Garmin GPS'. We know of the compass sensor, maybe there's more?
 
localoid said:
Personally, I'm still waiting for those "top secret" features of Leopard to be revealed.
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I keep thinking about that as well. I honestly believe Apple's original intent was to have the marble theme or some earlier version of it ready for Leopard, but with the first iPhone's release having already pushed it back by a good four months they couldn't afford to delay it anymore, and so it was scrapped at the last minute.
 
the thing i like about Gruber is that he is pretty level headed in his predictions, and very much grounded in reality.
 
Yuk, I don't want a black menu bar. In fact I've only been a Mac and iPhone user for about a year so I am not bored with the OS X UI. I actually like the way it looks right now, though I can understand why longer term users want a change. I just baulk at the idea of Mac OS looking anywhere even remotely Windows-ish, even in the desperate case of implementing merely more black elements into the interface.

Eagerly awaiting final details on iPhone 3 though. Roll on tomorrow!
 
benlee said:
This doesn't even make sense. What do you want? A blog written by Steve Jobs himself. This is the first of hearing about 3GS.

I don't understand how this pisses you off. He is a writer for a blog, who uses info he has from various sources to write his opinions.
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The fact that he does not credit or cite the sources he use is disrespectful. It sounds like he is taking credit for making a summary of predictions/rumours made by other people. If you fail to understand what I wrote, then you need serious help.
 
Better than nothing!

Really the forums and rumor sites have been a little to quite especially the weekend before. New iPhones are expected immediately but yet there has been very little in the way of solid leaks. Sad.

As to the low end machine I expect that this will be a reworked model to allow even lower pricing. I could see them making it a 3G only device with no WiFi or GPS support. Plus they might find it useful to update the SoC to something a bit faster. Of course if iPhone OS 3:0 takes care of the speed issue maybe they will keep the processor. It is just that they could reduce the digital circuitry to a single module.

In any event i'm hopeful that we will see the fruits of PA Semis labor. I know many don't think they have had the time yet but I suspect they where well along before Apple bought them out. In the back of my mind though I don't see them working on iPhone chips, to many commodity solutions there. I see bigger products as their reason for being brought into the fold.

As to Snow Leopard I kinda wish it was ready now. The hope hear is that it will come with accelerated drivers for video playback on my early 2008 MBP. I want some OpenCL goodness to hold me over until my next hardware update.

Speaking of which if Apple gets Snow Leopard right they won't have much of a problem selling it. By right I mean OpenCL support for legacy hardware. Also things like accelerated video playback and an overall more responsive machine. Based on what I've heard there is enough there to make for much happiness.

I have to wonder how stuffed the pipes will be tomorrow when I go to download the new stuff.


Dave
 
iPhone 3G-S.

New. Efficient. Fast.
Right in the palm of your hands.

Do everything from your iPhone, but more.
 
Are you serious?

Feng Shui said:
The fact that he does not credit or cite the sources he uses is disrespectful.
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I can't believe you said that. How do you expect blogs or rumor sites to operate if they disclose their sources? It is just silly to expect that and at the same time expect to find any sort of prerelease info on the Internet.
It sounds more like he is taking credit for all these predictions he is making. If you fail to understand what I wrote, then you need serious help.
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I'm not sure what you are after here. If you can't follow the pretty clear chain of info development then you have problems.


Dave
 
kloppenator said:
as a class of '09 High School graduate who also attends college, i can say that without question, if apple put a front facing camera in the phone with videochat and photobooth, it would be suchhh a hit in the under 25 audience, but especially under 18 age group.

OMG it would be so huge.
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LOL, it's probably why I don't get it (as I'm over 35). Then again, with AT&T's INCREDIBLE 3G network (note the sarcasm there), I just cannot see this happening. However, I've been wrong so many times in predicting what Apple will do, so who knows... :)

w00master
 
theheadguy said:
As long as the iphone is exclusive to them, what reason would they have to do that? Given their current iphone subscriber base, wouldn't that be a huge loss in revenue?
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If you can drop rates and gain 20-25% more subscribers, you'll end up making more profit. It's all based on volume.

Say you have 100 subscribers that pay $10/month. If you can do 250 subscribers at $5, you've made up for the drop in cost by having more customers. The biggest complaint I here is the pricing of AT&T plans, not the cost of the phone. $150 for unlimited everything is a bit extreme if you ask me.

I just hope Tethering is included, say in the $30 Data Plan, $20 Data Plan would come without it.
 
Let's hope that the iPhone 3GS isn't like the Apple ][GS - aka, the end of the line...

but it was a nice little computer.

EDIT: Seems like I'm not the only one who noticed this. Teach me to read all the comments first!
 
I'm really annoyed about marble. I LOVE the look of garageband 09.
If OS X looked that good it would be insane.
 
Based on what I see around here, when apple announces a speed bump people get all excited and need a cigarette after they hear of the news.

My prediction is apple will make a huge deal on video recording since the iphone will be the first phone to record video:rolleyes:
They'll show off couple other cell phone firsts, like MMS and copy and paste.

I am definitely on the edge of my seat
 
I personally can't wait until there is a huge line tomorrow. At the sprint store with everyone returning their Pre. hahaha :)

Seriously, the only thing I know is that Apple consistently surprises me and whatever they do tomorrow I know it's going to be great and its going to put the nail in Pre's coffin.

3.0 is going to bring landscape keyboard to Text messaging and emails. Now you compare the iPhone landscape keyboard to the Pre's portrait keyboard and tell me which is easier. There is absolutely no comparison that the iPhone wins this fight. The keys in landscape are so much bigger than the Pre's portait-only keyboard.
 
paduck said:
Let's hope that the iPhone 3GS isn't like the Apple ][GS - aka, the end of the line...

but it was a nice little computer.

EDIT: Seems like I'm not the only one who noticed this. Teach me to read all the comments first!
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Man, I loved my Apple IIgs. Then again, I still have it, and it still works beautifully! :)

Nothin' quite like playing the IIgs version of Bard's Tale. Ahhh... the golden years.

w00master
 
cualexander said:
3.0 is going to bring landscape keyboard to Text messaging and emails. Now you compare the iPhone landscape keyboard to the Pre's portrait keyboard and tell me which is easier. There is absolutely no comparison that the iPhone wins this fight. The keys in landscape are so much bigger than the Pre's portait-only keyboard.
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Landscape mode for texting is really nice. Makes it easier to text while driving :)eek:) ;)
 
cualexander said:
3.0 is going to bring landscape keyboard to Text messaging and emails. Now you compare the iPhone landscape keyboard to the Pre's portrait keyboard and tell me which is easier. There is absolutely no comparison that the iPhone wins this fight. The keys in landscape are so much bigger than the Pre's portait-only keyboard.
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landscape hasn't been available? hmmmm
 
Could the "S" stand for "Solar"?
Could a solar chip increase the battery by 15-20% ?
Could the hidden meaning of the banner wording "Light-Years ahead" mean...Light=sun=solar=iPhone 3gS??
Whattaya think?
:confused:
 
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