3G, Thinner, Better Battery Rumors, And More
In the final week before Apple's Worldwide Developer's Conference, the rumor mill appears to be ramping up. Over the weekend, we posted a few interesting possibilities on Page 2, including rumored specs and prices as well as new claims from Kevin Rose of a low end $200 iPhone to be introduced.
Today, Cult of Mac's Leander Kahney posts some "unconfirmed" information from "a major software publisher". The specs claim the usual 3G and GPS support, along with either 16GB or 32GB of storage. Unique to his report, however, are claims that the 3G iPhone will be 22 percent thinner and have better battery life.
A thinner design is contrary to long circulating rumors and possible leaked case designs that depict a thicker iPhone. It's also quite hopeful that despite adding 3G, GPS and reducing the size of the unit, that battery life will actually improve. Kahney's report also claims the iPhone would come in at $200 after subsidies, possibly corroborating Kevin Rose's claim of a low end $200 iPhone.
Kahney is a respected author and recently wrote a well received book on Steve Jobs called Inside Steve's Brain. That being said, he has labeled his report as "unconfirmed". Apple has been known to seed fake information about upcoming products to confuse the rumor mill. At this point, the most consistent information about the next iPhone has been on the inclusion of 3G and GPS.
Today, Cult of Mac's Leander Kahney posts some "unconfirmed" information from "a major software publisher". The specs claim the usual 3G and GPS support, along with either 16GB or 32GB of storage. Unique to his report, however, are claims that the 3G iPhone will be 22 percent thinner and have better battery life.
A thinner design is contrary to long circulating rumors and possible leaked case designs that depict a thicker iPhone. It's also quite hopeful that despite adding 3G, GPS and reducing the size of the unit, that battery life will actually improve. Kahney's report also claims the iPhone would come in at $200 after subsidies, possibly corroborating Kevin Rose's claim of a low end $200 iPhone.
Kahney is a respected author and recently wrote a well received book on Steve Jobs called Inside Steve's Brain. That being said, he has labeled his report as "unconfirmed". Apple has been known to seed fake information about upcoming products to confuse the rumor mill. At this point, the most consistent information about the next iPhone has been on the inclusion of 3G and GPS.
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48 months ago
It lists semi-credible iPhone specs.
We know, we know, it's just a week away. But this round of rumored specs for the 3G iPhone comes via Leander Kahney who has deep tentacles in Apple, and should have a solid source BS detector. The two most salient points are that it's 22 percent thinner (mighty specific, but goes against "it'll be thicker" tide) and will be subsidized to hit $200 (backing oft-wrong Kevin Rose's latest blurb). Otherwise mostly standard checklist: 3G, GPS, more storage (16GB and 32GB), better battery life (though prolly not w/ 3G or GPS on). One more week.
http://gizmodo.com/5012362/latest-round-of-semi+credible-3g-iphone-specs-22-percent-thinner
What do you think? I strongly think that Apple would make the phone thinner vs. making it thicker. Just because of one of their latest products, the MacBook Air. It is thinner and brushed with metal. I wouldn't mind a thicker iPhone though, to accomodate a better battery. Guess we'll have to wait and see. Also, the 16GB and 32GB seems credible because with all of the apps coming, we need more storage. And with all of the carriers that will have the iPhone, I think that they will be able to offer subsidies.
We know, we know, it's just a week away. But this round of rumored specs for the 3G iPhone comes via Leander Kahney who has deep tentacles in Apple, and should have a solid source BS detector. The two most salient points are that it's 22 percent thinner (mighty specific, but goes against "it'll be thicker" tide) and will be subsidized to hit $200 (backing oft-wrong Kevin Rose's latest blurb). Otherwise mostly standard checklist: 3G, GPS, more storage (16GB and 32GB), better battery life (though prolly not w/ 3G or GPS on). One more week.
http://gizmodo.com/5012362/latest-round-of-semi+credible-3g-iphone-specs-22-percent-thinner
What do you think? I strongly think that Apple would make the phone thinner vs. making it thicker. Just because of one of their latest products, the MacBook Air. It is thinner and brushed with metal. I wouldn't mind a thicker iPhone though, to accomodate a better battery. Guess we'll have to wait and see. Also, the 16GB and 32GB seems credible because with all of the apps coming, we need more storage. And with all of the carriers that will have the iPhone, I think that they will be able to offer subsidies.
48 months ago
We'll know for sure soon enough, but I agree with you that it will probably be thinner. 9mm? Sounds pretty awesome if true. :)
48 months ago
I can't wait for the day I can look at my sexy-as-hell 1st gen iPhone and laugh at how clunky it looks compared to whatever's current.
Compare a 1st gen (or 2nd or 3rd) iPod to the current one and think about how awesome the iPhone will be in 5 years.
Compare a 1st gen (or 2nd or 3rd) iPod to the current one and think about how awesome the iPhone will be in 5 years.
48 months ago
There must have been some HUGE advancements in one year if they can double the storage, add GPS, add 3G, maintain battery AND make it 22% thinner.
48 months ago
It basically was the same info that Arn got over the weekend, except it spells out that it is 22% thinner. Their source was a site that got a tip, similar to Arn.
I hope it is not some person just trying to drum up rumors.
Perhaps it is the Apple Misinformation Dept working their magic ;)
Grain of Salt week folks. As stated before "we will know soon enough".
I hope it is not some person just trying to drum up rumors.
Perhaps it is the Apple Misinformation Dept working their magic ;)
Grain of Salt week folks. As stated before "we will know soon enough".
48 months ago
About the Apple misinformation department:
it would be weird for them to spread rumors of a "better" iPhone than the one that actually hits the street, as it would disappoint customers. If the seed fake information, they would play down their product instead of overhyping it.
What I'm saying is that I think this rumor (if it is indeed a rumor and not actual information) did not come from Apple itself.
it would be weird for them to spread rumors of a "better" iPhone than the one that actually hits the street, as it would disappoint customers. If the seed fake information, they would play down their product instead of overhyping it.
What I'm saying is that I think this rumor (if it is indeed a rumor and not actual information) did not come from Apple itself.
48 months ago
I don't see how it can be thinner, better battery AND 3g/GPS. Something has to give.
arn
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48 months ago
what website is the best place to receive updates while wwdc is happening?? I want immediate updates as the iPhone is being disscussed.
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