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United-Clowgon
30-03-2010, 07:34 AM
You heard right, folks -- according to the Wall Street Journal, Apple (http://www.engadget.com/tag/Apple/) is currently "developing a new iPhone (http://www.engadget.com/tag/iPhone/) to debut this summer," and as if that weren't enough, it's also "working on another model for US mobile phone operator Verizon Wireless." As of this moment, details about the break are nowhere to be found, but it's not like either tidbit is shocking. This summer will mark the one-year anniversary of the iPhone 3GS (http://www.engadget.com/2009/06/17/iphone-3g-s-review), and if the Cupertino-based company keeps with its historical refresh pattern (http://www.engadget.com/2008/07/11/iphone-3g-review/), we're just a few months out from seeing the latest and greatest iPhone. There's also been no shortage of iPhone-to-Verizon rumors (http://www.engadget.com/tag/verizon,iphone) over the years, with the latest (http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/26/apple-rumor-roundup-the-day-before-edition/) of 'em happening during the run-up to the iPad's launch.

Update: We're now learning that the "next iPhone is being manufactured by Taiwanese contract manufacturer Hon Hai Precision Industry," which just so happens to be the same outfit (http://www.engadget.com/2006/11/15/hon-hai-cops-to-iphone-contract/) responsible for crafting all prior iPhones. That's according to "people briefed on the matter" and sourced by the WSJ. It's also stated that the world's first CDMA iPhone will be manufactured by Pegatron Technology, which we caught just last week dabbling (http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/24/pegatron-showing-off-miniature-tegra-2-powered-home-theater-pc/) in some of NVIDIA's Tegra 2-based wares. If all goes well, Pegatron could begin mass production of the CDMA iPhone (exact model not disclosed) this September, so it's hard to say if Sprint or Verizon would have access before the all-too-lucrative holiday season. As for quotes on the matter? Most everyone involved wouldn't say a word, but an AT&T spokesman did utter the following: "There has been lots of incorrect speculation on CDMA iPhones for a long time. We haven't seen one yet and only Apple knows when that might occur."

On a week that couldn't possibly get any bigger (http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/12/ipad-pre-order-is-go-will-you-buy-one/) for Apple, that's exactly what just happened. Everyone suspected that a fourth-generation iPhone (http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/13/is-this-the-face-of-the-iphone-4g/) was in the works, but having an outlet like the WSJ confirm it just makes the summer that much harder to wait for. There's also the possibility that 2010 will be the final year that AT&T retains its death-grip (http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/23/atandt-mobility-ceo-suggests-iphone-exclusivity-will-end-someti/) on the iPhone, but by the sound of this report, it still seems as if the nation's largest GSM carrier may nab exclusive rights on the latest iPhone. We also can't help but wonder about the future of a true 4G iPhone -- will Sprint manage to grab a WiMAX-enabled version (http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/21/new-sprint-ad-shows-iphone-using-wimax-via-overdrive/)? Will Verizon get its grubby paws on an LTE model (http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/25/apple-job-posting-hints-lte-powering-a-future-iphone/)? We figured only Jobs would know, but now... there might just be someone else out there willing to spill the beans.

Update 2: Soon after the news broke, we were informed that the next-generation iPhone would be announced on June 22nd (a Tuesday, naturally (http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/17/live-from-apples-iphone-os-3-0-preview-event/)) and would be dubbed the iPhone HD (a name that has been tossed around (http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/09/last-minute-apple-rumor-roundup-iphone-hd-video-out-no-new-ipo/) before). That certainly makes sense given that Apple almost certainly has to up the pixel count in order to rival the EVO 4G (http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/23/htc-evo-4g-is-sprints-android-powered-knight-in-superphone-armo/), HD2 (http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/25/htc-hd2-review/) and all of those other high-res handsets, but we're still reserving judgment until we see that fateful media invite hit our inbox.

Update 3: John Gruber's just weighed in with some more tidbits (http://daringfireball.net/linked/2010/03/29/wsj), in his characteristically polite way. Gruber says the next model will have an A4-class SoC, a 960 x 640 display, a front-facing camera, and that iPhone OS 4.0 will enable third-party multitasking. A pretty safe set of predictions, in all, but Gruber's done pretty well in the past, so we'll just have to wait and see.

Intresting..


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AgnesIO
30-03-2010, 08:01 AM
What a load of bull..

'We were informed'

I doubt that has been 'informed' to them tbh - Apple are good at keeping secrets - and his early on I think very few people will now abou the next iPhone. Wouldn't surprise me if they did a HD version - but imagine the cost? They charge stupid amounts for a 3GS - and that is hardly incredible..
The Professor
30-03-2010, 11:21 AM
Sauce?
Black_Apalachi
30-03-2010, 12:16 PM
I want an iPhone but they release a new one every bloody week so it always seems like a pointless purchase.


Sauce?

Tomato, please :L
GommeInc
30-03-2010, 02:37 PM
An iPhone with HD? The screen is so small it wouldn't make much of a difference to put it bluntly. Obviously some difference, but hardly the redeeming feature if this is true :/
xxMATTGxx
30-03-2010, 02:39 PM
I laugh how they make it sound like its new news. Of course Apple have/still are developing a new iPhone release for this summer.
Jordy
30-03-2010, 03:26 PM
I can think of plenty of people who will buy an iPhone HD tbh, I'm not going to make the mistake of saying it will fail. Very few developers even use the iPod Touch or iPhone graphics to their potential, and the processor is already struggling. Plus I'd say the graphics are already pretty good anyway, OLED would be nice but it's not exactly essential. Combined with the fact it'll require a lot more power and a new processor (Especially if they're thinking of multi-tasking), it's either going to include a very expensive battery or have a battery life of 10 minutes.
xxMATTGxx
30-03-2010, 03:39 PM
I can think of plenty of people who will buy an iPhone HD tbh, I'm not going to make the mistake of saying it will fail. Very few developers even use the iPod Touch or iPhone graphics to their potential, and the processor is already struggling. Plus I'd say the graphics are already pretty good anyway, OLED would be nice but it's not exactly essential. Combined with the fact it'll require a lot more power and a new processor (Especially if they're thinking of multi-tasking), it's either going to include a very expensive battery or have a battery life of 10 minutes.

It sure does need a new processor and a better battery life for sure.
HotelUser
02-04-2010, 03:18 PM
It sure does need a new processor and a better battery life for sure.

My friend's iPhone (which runs MSN 24/7) actually has much better battery life than my G1. I'm not trying to start an iPhoneOS vs Android thing here, because I use Android anyways ;)
xxMATTGxx
02-04-2010, 04:36 PM
My friend's iPhone (which runs MSN 24/7) actually has much better battery life than my G1. I'm not trying to start an iPhoneOS vs Android thing here, because I use Android anyways ;)

That may be the case but I know people with iPhones and the battery runs out very fast which annoys them.
HotelUser
02-04-2010, 04:42 PM
That may be the case but I know people with iPhones and the battery runs out very fast which annoys them.

I can only compare a G1, Vogue and iPhone's battery life.
MrGazet
02-04-2010, 04:54 PM
Only annoying thing bout iphone is the battery life !

well, to me atleast :P
HotelUser
02-04-2010, 05:08 PM
Only annoying thing bout iphone is the battery life !

well, to me atleast :P

If you folks are saying the iPhone's battery life is bad, I guess my G1's battery life is horrible.
GommeInc
02-04-2010, 05:09 PM
If you folks are saying the iPhone's battery life is bad, I guess my G1's battery life is horrible.
Can you change the battery in a G1? That's probably the main factor here (unless iPhones have changable batteries now?)
xxMATTGxx
02-04-2010, 05:30 PM
Can you change the battery in a G1? That's probably the main factor here (unless iPhones have changable batteries now?)

I think the battery can be changed in the G1. The current iPhone models do not have changeable batteries.
HotelUser
02-04-2010, 05:36 PM
I think the battery can be changed in the G1. The current iPhone models do not have changeable batteries.

I could buy an extended battery for my G1. I believe my battery life is so low because of my custom ROM.
xxMATTGxx
02-04-2010, 05:45 PM
I could buy an extended battery for my G1. I believe my battery life is so low because of my custom ROM.

So the battery in the G1 is like other normal phones where you can take them out and put a new one in, if you wanted? (I'm assuming so since you said you can get an extended one). The iPhone lacks that and it has a crap battery in. So hopefully Apple will give it a better one this summer.
Recursion
02-04-2010, 09:17 PM
Can take the battery out fo sho :)

And I hate the fact Apple are now putting HD infront/trailing application names etc when the resolution is no where near HD.
GommeInc
02-04-2010, 09:47 PM
Can take the battery out fo sho :)

And I hate the fact Apple are now putting HD infront/trailing application names etc when the resolution is no where near HD.

They're probably doing that, and will claim it means "Higher Definition" for the new iPad (rather than High Definition in the resolution sense). Gotta love 'em really, bless them :P
Oleh
03-04-2010, 12:23 AM
Maybe invest in that electro-dye stuff and make a little cotton battery and discuise it as a cover :P
dirrty
03-04-2010, 12:51 AM
hopefully it won't be too outrageously priced (obviously it will as it's apple but one can hope) as my contract ends in august.
HotelUser
03-04-2010, 02:15 AM
So the battery in the G1 is like other normal phones where you can take them out and put a new one in, if you wanted? (I'm assuming so since you said you can get an extended one). The iPhone lacks that and it has a crap battery in. So hopefully Apple will give it a better one this summer.

Replacing an iPhone's batter can't be any harder than using a plunger to take off a glass screen and then peal back aluminium; which is the prerequisites to changing my iMacs hard drive :P

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