If this WERE true. Steve woulda mentioned it in the keynote. And you see a developer holding a white iphone to the camera if you watch it, it's random. 
If this WERE true. Steve woulda mentioned it in the keynote. And you see a developer holding a white iphone to the camera if you watch it, it's random.![]()
Apple just posted an HD version of the keynote and you can see it a lot better. Something is for sure in there. I don't know if it is a camera but I sure hope so.
Here is a screen shot I took from the HD stream (I don't know if it makes a difference)
This is the same phone they demoed all the apps on. Anytime you get a side view of it look at the form factor, it's the old case shape. I doubt they had a 3G iPhone on the stage before Steve Jobs announced it...
This is the same phone they demoed all the apps on. Anytime you get a side view of it look at the form factor, it's the old case shape. I doubt they had a 3G iPhone on the stage before Steve Jobs announced it...
it's about 3 minutes in, after he just announces the 16gig white version, it's pretty random. It's just a guy in the crowd standing up holding a white one with the camera looking at him.
They never put cases on the iphone that is up on the stage though.. I assumed that it was used to cover the new phone so people would think it's an old one. Why would they present on an old iphone when they have the new one at their fingertips?
I havent heard of anyone having a first hand experience with the new iPhone. care to expand on "people".
then why did they have a protective case on it. i think it was so they could hide the black back before they announced it.
Why would they present on an old iphone when they have the new one at their fingertips?
From the video link it is beyond reasonable doubt that it is indeed something in the top left hand corner of the phone. It's not obvious the entire time that the device is shown, but at certain instances you can see a distinct object behind the blackened portion of the glass front.
It looks similar to if you were out in direct sunlight with the current iPhone and you can see the sensors through the tinted glass.
I don't know if I would use it that often, but I think it would be pretty cool.
Whilst we're discussing a possible surprise announcement from Captain Stevo before the July 11 launch, does the hardware in the phone support AT&T's Mobile TV? I have no reason to believe this would happen, but if the iPhone 3G has the guts to support this, why the hell not have it!
Back to the front camera from the video. If we didn't have the video from the WWDC that has been posted, I would say, muh.... not even a chance. But combine the video with the FCC document indicating that they withhold the pictures, text, manuals, etc. that would disclose such information along with the commercials in Hawaii, New York and LA or wherever in CA it was at. A coincidence? I think not.
Not trying to create false hope and expectations, I just think it would be awesome if they injected even more frenzy about the new iPhone 3G just prior to July 11 with an announcement of video conferencing functionality. Mobile TV is probably just a pipe dream, but if the hardware allows it why not.
BRING IT!!!![]()
my bad, it was a 1g iphone, the silver looked white on the low def version of the keynote.
heres the pic anyways.
Sorry to burst everyone's bubble, but Ryan Block (from Engadget) actually played with the new iPhone 3G behind closed doors by an Apple executive. And there are no "hidden" sensors or what not, just go here.
Think maybe anyone who played with the unreleased non production iphone 3G after the announcement had to sign an NDA for specs not officially announced by Apple?
1. The 3g was used in the demos. It had the wider black border on the sides.
2. The spot I'm interested in isn't the big one on the left, it's the smaller one on the right. It makes sense it would be opposite the regular cam on the other side. Dual purpose/toggle back to front?
3. Responding to a post above, yes, Giz & Engadget had a bit of hands on with it. Them not seeing it doesn't phase me in the least. It's hard to see those sensors/holes in the phone unless under very direct sunlight or with a flashlight.
4. All the chatter on it. Some with certainty. That came from somewhere. i.e. Kevin Rose was right on the $199, is he right on the front cam also?
5. Why wait a full month? Why not this Friday? Is it 'really' mere stocking issues?
6. Commercials. I admit I've not keep up with that. What's the deal with them and what's the connection? Demonstrating video chat in different parts of the country?
7. What about the cases with the bigger open areas at the top? Look at this line of 3g cases from Belkin http://www.belkin.com/pressroom/releases/uploads/06_10_08iPhone3GCases.html