Originally Posted by linkinpark875:
“There's alot of rumoures flying around google and I think we can draw together a logical spec now of what the phone will be:
*1080p video recording and video playback. (New LG phone is already being released with 1080p).
*Probably a camera flash upgrade so no doubt a duel LED or photo light and LED or Xenon. I think they will go for a duel with existing light from Iphone 4.
*8MP next camera upgrade.
*3D Game support and possibly 3D video recording (Again new LG phone has this) so expect 3D of some form.
*Talk of Apple social networking inbuilt to the next OS.
*I read something about HDMI whether it has a plug or it means 1080p video recording to put on a TV?
*Probably a faster processor again.
*Rumours the button will be removed but I hope this is not the case.
*Will run IOS 4.3 with Wi-fi hotspots and some new features like screen rotate. It's already beta testing.
*Rumours it will have camera effects so maybe it will finally get a proper interface like most camera phones? If they add an 8MP snap it would make sense as it will be producing top quality snaps and full HD video.
So I think cosmetically it will look the same maybe a new flash on the back and finally a choice of colours. Faster OS, 3D support of some kind, upgraded camera module and all important 1080p video recording. Dismissed earlier in this thread but seemingly the faster processor will allow it and with new handsets from other companies starting to include it makes sense for Apple to complete that upgrade.”
No, since when has Apple done things because other people have done it, especially LG.
There won't be 3D in the new iPhone, definitely not. 3D is on its 30 year cycle (tried in the 50's, tried in the 80's, and tried today), and 3D in mobile devices is utterly pointless.
1080p I can't see happening. Apple currently focus (for ALL its content) on high bitrate 720p content rather than 1080i/p.
Also, running iOS4.3? No, it will run iOS5. 4.3 is an intermediary update for current and older devices.
Historically:
iPhone - iPhone OS1
iPhone 3G - iPhone OS2
iPhone 3GS - iPhone OS3
iPhone 4 - iOS4
Screen rotation for the springboard only really applies to the iPad.
They won't remove the home button on the iPhone. On the iPad where guestures are actually feasible, yes, on the iPhone, no. I'm not saying it won't be moved, but it certainly won't be totally removed.
Camera effects is a definite possibility, however could be coming to iPhone 4 sooner - the code for this has been found in plist files in iOS4.3b3.
In conclusion, your "logical spec" is mostly incorrect.
I reckon it will be an interim upgrade - its already a massive spec when compared to other phones on the market.
A4 based Dual Core processor
1Gb RAM up from 512Mb
Newer PowerVR graphics chip
Possibly an 8MP sensor, but I'm not so sure.
iOS5
Universal CDMA/GSM chip (CDMA iPhone has this already)
Tweaked antenna design, possibly coated.
Same screen