A few days ago (November 28) we reported on sightings of a new iPhone with version number 3.1. The current hardware version, for the 3GS, is 2.1 which was announced in June 2009 so we can expect another upgrade around the same time next year in June.
Although nobody knows what the new iPhone will bring here are a few ideas of what we could expect. I divided my list into a ‘hardware’ and a ‘software’ section and will separate expectations into ‘likely’ and ‘unlikely’. As always your ideas are more than welcome so leave a comment.
Hardware:Likely
- Multicore processor; lot faster in launching apps and handling data
- RFID support
- Multi form factor (iPhone Mini or Nano)
- Enhanced camera (HD Video) 4 megapixel
- Matte finish
- 32 GB and 64 GB storage
- More colors: Black, White, Silver, Aluminum
- iTunes Sync via WiFi; no need for USB
Hardware:Unlikely
- Front and back camera’s for easy Video iChat
- A battery that actually lasts for more than 8 hours
- Hardware keyboard
- More colors: Red, Blue, Pink, Green
- Larger screen; no edges
- Buttonless interface, like the Magic Mouse, click bottom of screen for home
- Thermometer
- Replaceable lithium-ion battery
- Wireless Charging
Software:Likely
- iPhone OS 4.0
- iTablet compatible eReader app
- Flash support
- iTunes Sync via WiFi; no need for USB
- Next Level Maps App with spoken directions, lane support, etc
Software:Unlikely
- Business card exchange App; via RFID or bluetooth
- Open App store; sandbox area where ANY app can be downloaded from
- Multiple App support: switch between active apps
- Complete edit capabilities for MS Office documents
What else can we expect? Well, expect the unexpected. it is highly likely that Steve will pull out another ‘One more thing’ with the next iPhone version which will make your jaw drop and the competition weep. Feel free to continue the unfounded speculation in this post in the comments…
Next iPhone Artist Renderings:
Here is a collection of Artist renderings of what the next iPhone COULD look like. Enjoy:
Where is collection of Artists Renderings?
Sometimes I hate WordPress. That damn gallery didn’t work so now I manually inserted all the images here…
I really like the iPhone shuffle. It makes life so much easier.
You might want to change flash from likely to highly unlikely.
My bet is Apple is favoring the combination of open technologies like svg(vectors)+html5(audio/video/localstorage)+css+javascript. New content could easily be created using these open technologies as they are highly optimized for the iPhone hardware in mobile safari (where flash consumes almost 90% cpu even on a decent desktop machine, although there are some improvements in the latest version). And knowing Apple, they probably won’t enable current flash content on the iphone for usability reasons, to preserve the superior browsing experience in mobile safari
Do you think wireless syncing could be on the existing iphone 3G(S) ? it’s my NUMBER ONE gripe with the existing iPhone. I had phones back in 2002 that would sycn contacts and photos etc over bluetooth as soon as i walked back into the house. now, sure, now things are bigger, but..
I bet they will reserve it for the new one – and claim it’s because it needs .n wifi… would be a very apple thing to do..
grrrr…
I’d place Flash in ‘unlikely’
Thanks for the Good read. Made me chuckle. I might be underestimating Apple- but I’m not expecting any major leaps in the iPhone for a long while. The big tech leap that I need from them is to get on Verizon so I can get an iPhone.
First of all, there won’t be two versions of the iphone (like iphone nano or something like that), because apps wouldn’t be compatible to both formats due to the different screen sizes. As for the hardware, it will obviously have more processor and graphic power (multi-core CPU seems very likely) and more RAM, because performance incrementation is an obvious step.
Now the software. From the info I’ve found on the Internet about the Apple patents, the new iPhone is almost certain to have an improved, business-like mail client. face detection/recognition and a more complex voice control feature (with options for changing the voice).
That RFID sensor sounds interesting, though I can’t find it to be actual useful. We’ll see this summer, Apple is full of surprises.
Google is interesting.
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Can’t believe there is no decent camera & Flash? Guys, pop over to HTC and see what a real mobile device looks like.
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