- 32GB and 16GB storage (up from the current 16GB and 8GB
models)
- $199 and $299 price points to be maintained
- 3.2-megapixel camera (up from the current 2-megapixel
camera)
- Video-recording and editing capabilities
- Ability to send a picture & video via MMS
- Discontinuation of the metal band surrounding the edge of
the device
- OLED screen
- 1.5 times the battery life of the current models
- Double the RAM and processing power
- Built-in FM transmitter
- Apple logo on back will glow
- Rubber-tread backing
- Sleeker design
- Built-in compass
- The camera, GPS, compass and Google map combined will
identify photo and inform about photo locations
- Turn-by-turn directions
Overall, if these claims are true, this is a relatively
minor upgrade. The most notable new features would be the built-in
compass (which appeared in earlier rumor reports), the video recorder
and editor (the current iPhones don’t support video recording unless you
Jailbreak them), the built-in FM transmitter and the OLED screen (which
would improve battery life).
One of the features that sticks out to me is the built-in
FM transmitter. I see no compelling reason for Apple to put this in the
iPhone, as it is not a feature that users have been demanding, and it hasn’t
appeared in other iPods.
Another specification I find strange is the OLED screen.
That would be a welcome change because it would look nicer than the current
LCD screen. But OLEDs are generally pricey, and if the current price points
are maintained, I’m not sure if I believe this one.
Otherwise, the rest of the specifications appear not too
far-fetched. If the source is simply taking shots in the dark, then most of
these specifications are very conservative guesses derived from previous
rumor reports.
What do you think, readers? I’m curious as to whether this
list of purported specifications is enough to get you to upgrade from a
current iPhone. Or if you don’t own one, will you buy one if these rumored
features turn out to be true? Let us know in the comments below.
I, for one, will be standing in line for Apple’s next
iPhone this summer whether or not these rumors are true.
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