Source: Tom's Guide US | Keywords: apple, iphone, att, rumors, netbook | Themes: 3GSM, Smartphones
The latest round of iPhone rumors have hit and we can’t say we’re surprised to hear that BGR’s “confirmed” information points toward a mid-June release.
While an awful lot of your software wants and needs were met with last week’s iPhone 3.0 preview, so many of you want to see changes made to the iPhone hardware such as a forward facing camera, ARM powered, longer battery life and even a slide out keyboard.
Boy Genius says its info comes from inside AT&T and, while it sounds legitimate, some of his/her information makes us very unhappy bunnies:
- New iPhone announcement around mid-June
- New iPhone will be faster and have a more seamless experience unmatched by any device.
- U-Verse iPhone application; will allow control of your home DVR (play, pause, rewind, etc.)
- The annual iPhone launch is “becoming a tradition.”
- Nothing official is being confirmed, but they said that people should prep for an exciting time this summer.
- AT&T is said to be working with Apple to create a unified product with an unparalleled experience across all their products and services.
- Apple’s 3.0 software should tell us where the iPhone platform is going (whatever that means)
- They said customers shouldn’t need to choose from AT&T’s high-end devices because of features, they should choose based on preferences. The gap in capability should be filled with the new iPhone.
- Seems like the higher speed HSDPA (7.2Mbps) is being hinted at too which should confirm the earlier rumors of the new Infineon chipset.
- The $99 3G netbook will start selling this summer, and the first one won’t be a Windows OS.
Couple of things that caught our attention. That last bullet -- Uhm, really? Surely that can't be in reference to the fabled Apple netbook, despite the curious "unified product with an unparalleled experience" mentioned. If Apple releases a netbook I will throw a tantrum; unless if it actually releases for $99, then I’ll throw a party. I’ve bought pants that cost more. Also, BGR is betting on slide out QWERTY. For me, that’s a deal breaker right there as the touch screen works perfectly fine, although I doubt that Steve Jobs would allow such a change in design philosophy. After all, the new iPod shuffle has no buttons on the device whatsoever.
Boy Genius assures readers that all of the above information is confirmed. With that said, what do you guys want to see with the new iPhone?
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a cheap one personally. Maybe 99 bucks without a contact?
One that doesnt crash!
Fewer Microsoft fanboys whining about it.
Slide out keyboard? How stupid would that be.
Windows 7 perhaps...
Actually, the only thing stopping me from getting an iPhone is AT&T and the initial price. Ok, so that's two things but hey.
Perhaps if AT&T would actually have a decent plan that didn't involve nickle and dime tactics to part you with your hard earned money then everyone would have an iPhone.
Slide out keyboard? How stupid would that be.
I know, that's almost as dumb as using whole screen to take text input with an incomplete keyboard. But they would never be that stupid.
Hardware.
HDMI output, 4G Radio, Dual Core GPU PowerVR, multiple core ARM, OLED higher resolution screen, Full Bluetooth capability, 10 Megapixel camera w/ flash and optical zoom, FM tuner, infared so we can use as universal remote, USB/Universal charger, 802.11n, True GPS, Wireless remote to control ipod/other functions, 32-64GB flash, Micro SDHC slot, Kick Stand on back to watch movies, Screen Cover that flips open, WiMax Support, Bigger Battery, 512MB ram.
Software.
Office Support, Folders, Access to files like explorer, Task Manager, More advance camera options/menus, more codec support, less restrictions in App approval, Video, and Flash support.
Slide out keyboard? How stupid would that be.
No Doubt, I love the touch screen...
The phone does lag and crash sometimes (not as much anymore), but honestly I think it is the best device i have ever purchased...Even though it is Apple
Hardware.HDMI output, 4G Radio, Dual Core GPU PowerVR, multiple core ARM, OLED higher resolution screen, Full Bluetooth capability, 10 Megapixel camera w/ flash and optical zoom, FM tuner, infared so we can use as universal remote, USB/Universal charger, 802.11n, True GPS, Wireless remote to control ipod/other functions, 32-64GB flash, Micro SDHC slot, Kick Stand on back to watch movies, Screen Cover that flips open, WiMax Support, Bigger Battery, 512MB ram.Software.Office Support, Folders, Access to files like explorer, Task Manager, More advance camera options/menus, more codec support, less restrictions in App approval, Video, and Flash support.
Holy Hell! ....And it doubles as personal flying machine.
I think they're hinting that the iPhone will be available for $99 and some marketing idiots are basically saying having an iPhone is like having a netbook too.
sounds like a bunch of bs somebody who has no actual knowledge of apple at all would make up..don't believe it until you see it
Hardware.HDMI output, 4G Radio, Dual Core GPU PowerVR, multiple core ARM, OLED higher resolution screen, Full Bluetooth capability, 10 Megapixel camera w/ flash and optical zoom, FM tuner, infared so we can use as universal remote, USB/Universal charger, 802.11n, True GPS, Wireless remote to control ipod/other functions, 32-64GB flash, Micro SDHC slot, Kick Stand on back to watch movies, Screen Cover that flips open, WiMax Support, Bigger Battery, 512MB ram.Software.Office Support, Folders, Access to files like explorer, Task Manager, More advance camera options/menus, more codec support, less restrictions in App approval, Video, and Flash support.
*sings* And a partridge in a pear tree!
umm slide out keyboard? how about the option for both, because i know TONS of people that wont buy the iphone without the keyboard, me for 1. The iphone is really nice, and its one of the best phones out. But i still would take a G1 over the iphone just because of the keyboard. Like this for example http://www.techshout.com/images/iphone-keyboard.jpg if that was a bit slimmer, and had some arrow keys, this would be a phone/netbook.
you could at least hide the keyboard when you dont want it...
I couldnt dream of anything nicer then that. I still know many people that will not buy the iphone without a keyboard. Its a proven fact that full qwerty keyboards are easier to type with. Ive tried both (iphone for a long time too) the solid keyboard is so much easier. PLEASE give the option to have both
umm slide out keyboard? how about the option for both, because i know TONS of people that wont buy the iphone without the keyboard, me for 1. The iphone is really nice, and its one of the best phones out. But i still would take a G1 over the iphone just because of the keyboard. Like this for example http://www.techshout.com/images/iphone-keyboard.jpg if that was a bit slimmer, and had some arrow keys, this would be a phone/netbook. I couldnt dream of anything nicer then that. I still know many people that will not buy the iphone without a keyboard. Its a proven fact that full qwerty keyboards are easier to type with. Ive tried both (iphone for a long time too) the solid keyboard is so much easier. PLEASE give the option to have both you could at least hide the keyboard when you dont want it...
As someone who bought an iPhone after using several HTC units I can say that the slide out keyboard is not necessary. After less than a week, i was tpying just as fast, if not faster on the iPhone.. The reason I was slower at first was because I was constantly editing my txt as i typed.. The iPhones auto correct works great though.. Now, I just type what I need and go back and edit the few words that were not corrected properly. The only difference is that its MUCH harder to txt while driving without the tactile feel of the slide out keyboard.. But I have solved that by not texting while diving anymore.. I figure the world is a lot safer like that anyway..
The new iPhone will be the same height as the 2nd Gen Touch! Smaller and slightly slimmer.
I think the slide out keyboard would be great. There are alot of people who preffer physical keybaords (such as sidekick and blackberry users) The only reason I don't have an iPhone is because of this reason. If they release an iPhone with a physical keyboard I'm definitley getting it. I'm actually waiting from buying a new phone now because of this rumor