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iPhone OS 3.0 Beta References Four Unknown Products

At first I thought Apple was merely bringing the iPhone numbering system in line with that of the iPod Touch. That is, since the next iPT was going to be 3,1, might as well name the iPhone 3,1 as well.

But if iPhone 2,1 is a separate product, one conclusion is that there will be two new models coming out.

I think we're going to see the beginning of a tiered iPhone family. The lesser iPhone will, crucially, have a lower data fee associated with it.
 
If I recall correctly, the reason why the 2nd-gen touch is "2,1" as opposed to "1,2" is because of the processor. "iPhone2,1" may imply that it is using the same one as the 2G touch.

I believe the 3G touch is "iPod2,2" because it has the same processor as the 2G, but is otherwise revised, much like "iPhone1,1" to "iPhone1,2". I do honestly believe that "iPhone3,1" and "iPod3,1" are the fourth generation devices (not additional devices to the upcoming line), despite their releases both being over a year away.
 
iProd

Well, the iProd is actually a device that Apple filed a patent application for back in April. It's a device that would be used for exercise purposes and it would take in every aspect of your life to create a specific diet/exercise plan. Just google it and check out the results.
 
celloplayer1770 said:
Well, the iProd is actually a device that Apple filed a patent application for back in April. It's a device that would be used for exercise purposes and it would take in every aspect of your life to create a specific diet/exercise plan. Just google it and check out the results.
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I think the nickname iProd was created by a journalist.
 
Aegelward said:
I keep wondering if apple is going to divide the iPhone range up a bit, for diversification.

I.E.

  • iPhone Pro - not a buisness phone, rather it has a 8+ megapixel camera, a proper flash and a mini version of iphoto included (possibly pay-to-upgrade software for the basic model)
  • iPhone Classic, basically the iPhone we know now
  • (crazy out there mode) iPhone Flip, compact model of iphone, idea A: is it's two screens that can open up in portrait or landscape configurations. idea B is it's basically a OS X version of the blackberry pearl flip
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You really, really do NOT want an 8+ megapixel camera in your phone. Because of the small sensor size, noise would be horrific and the image quality would end up being worse than with the existing camera. I really wish the megapixel myth would die already.
 
iPhone 2,1 - The "lowER cost apple phone [but remember apple doesn't really do low end so it won't be a throw away Sagem)Pretty much iphone 3G with some enhancements.

iPhone 3,1 - What you have always wanted and more.

apple has never pursued the low end of any market as that route leads to products as commodties. Which n turn leads to no apple.

This seemingly simple realisation just has not been grasped but many other companies.
 
Numbering scheme

I'm sure the the first number of iPhone 1,2 or iPod 2,1 etc. is referring to processor / hardware capability. The iPhone, iPod Touch and iPhone 3G all use very similar-clocked ARM processors, whilst the iPod Touch 2G (2,1) is significantly faster. iWhatever 3,n must be a new processor, such as that ARM Cortex or possibly an Atom-like Intel chip (possibly the first models miniaturized like the Air's was). That makes it possible for Apple to eventually start Apps having a minimum device / generation.

Just because an iPhone 2,1 exists doesn't mean it will be released - it's perfectly possible Apple made one with iTouch 2G components to test internally, but there's no point in releasing it if they've accelerated their schedule for 3,n devices.

Simon
 
So if I read the techie stuff correctly, isn't the iFPGA most likely a device running the iPod / iPhone version of Mac OS on a new style of processor? Which would tie up with other bits and pieces, namely the alleged deal with Arm and the acquisition of that chip design company (whatever it was called). Which in turn suggests its not a new product but just a new processor that we'll probably see at some point in the distant future.

I can't believe the iProd is just a prototype device with a generic name, just doesn't sound like something Apple would do - they would have called it iProd for a reason, most likely it is short for productivity.

The personal fitness and medical applications spring to mind (like in the patent) but its hard to see why they would need a new device and couldn't just run on the current platform. Couldn't any required connections be handled through the existing dock? Though both of those markets are potentially massive and very lucrative and might justify something unique.
 
babyj said:
I can't believe the iProd is just a prototype device with a generic name, just doesn't sound like something Apple would do - they would have called it iProd for a reason, most likely it is short for productivity.
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This is a Beta OS. They could change the designation of the product anytime.

iProductivity sounds pretty lame, however, this designation in the OS could be FROOPUE2WW and it would work. As long as the OS works. Most likely the iProd device IS coming to an end and will be released. A Beta OS for release to public/developers or a real OS wouldn't have designations for all the stray experimental products Apple makes.
 
babyj said:
So if I read the techie stuff correctly, isn't the iFPGA most likely a device running the iPod / iPhone version of Mac OS on a new style of processor? /../
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Likely, may also be a new product or just a design prototype that never reaches production. An FPGA is for most intents and purposes a "hardware-based processor simulator" that allows you to simulate a new processor design before actual synthesis.

Maybe I'm not properly updated, but I can't remember ever seeing a "large-size" FPGA in a small handheld format. So if that iFPGA-thingy is supposed to be a future iPod/iPhone, it may be one big ugly prototype.
 
Theory

My theory is apple works in little typos like iprod and 3,1 so we have something to speculate.
I have reason to believe the iprod is the same as 3,1 and they are both touch screen flying saucers.
 
Theory

My theory is apple works in little typos like iprod and 3,1 so we have something to speculate.
I have reason to believe the iprod is the same as 3,1 and they are both touch screen flying saucers.
 
New iPhone will come out the same time as 3.0 then *gets wallet out and loads eBay up and writes auction for iPhone 3G*

I is prepared.
 
just my two cents..

maybe the iProd could be what they may call the the iPhonePro or such... who knows.. but what would the "d" be? just an idea..
 
I wouldn't be surprised at all if iProd referred to an embedded module that can be incorporated into 3rd party devices (PRODucts) like flat panel TVs or cable boxes. Imagine if you could get the iPhone / iPod interface on your TV, watch videos, listen to music, check stocks, etc.... and control it all either with your iPod / iPhone, or with that wiimote like thing that came out in a patent filing a week or two ago.

At some point there has to be a cable box / video on demand / apple TV / DVR convergence. Add the ability to download apps for it, and it would be sick. Doesn't AT&T have an IPTV service?
 
My guess is that iPhone 2,1 will run on AT&T 3G+ network (higher speed data) and has new radio hardware minimally. There's a rumor floating that the next iPhone will have video capabilities. I'm guessing that iPhone 3,1 might be a CDMA version (e.g., Verizon) of this new phone.

iPod 2,2 is probably a bumped version of the current iPod touch. iPod 3,1 might be a touchscreen nano and the old iPod OS would ride off into the sunset. Apple may choose to continue producing a legacy Classic for the time being.

It's pure speculation what iProd is, but it might be the long-awaited tablet.
 
One of them will have video and maybe the other will have iChat with front camera :) Or maybe it is the tablet? :confused:
 
PhatBoyG said:
A MaxiPod? Really? I'm sure that would be a great product name with no ridicule. :)
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that guy keeps on suggesting that name. I told him it was bad and why a few days ago and he said i had a dirty mind.... really "lesser events", it's a bad name.
 
Was there an actual rumor of an iPhone PRO? I thought that was just some silly idea someone winged out. Like the iPhone Nano and even worse iPhone Shuffle. haha iPhone shuffle.

The iPhone Pro would be a desktop phone. @_@

Drumjim85 said:
that guy keeps on suggesting that name. I told him it was bad and why a few days ago and he said i had a dirty mind.... really "lesser events", it's a bad name.
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Well, there are two problems--you are too uptight over the name as if I am dictating the real name of the product, and you took me seriously. I named it such because I have a dirty mind.

MaxiPod isn't hurting anyone. Until they produce the name, I'll probably keep calling it that. It's memorable. It's assy. It's a name.
 
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