iPhone repair site iResQ has allegedly received a front panel component of the next generation iPhone 4G, which is expected for a release this summer. The several photos they’ve snapped for us to see indicate a few ways that new iPhone from Apple may just differ from its predecessors. More photos can be found after the break.
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Yesterday's news that SlingPlayer for iPhone was finally being allowed to use AT&T's 3G network was widely accompanied by a quote from AT&T CEO Ralph de la Vega claiming that Sling Media had modified the code to suit the carrier. Today, however, Sling Media themselves are claiming that they made no changes to the app; representative John Santoro says "we didn't change anything ... AT&T never discussed any specific requirements with us."
I think it started with the iPhone and Safari, combining the power of a Webkit browser and a mobile phone for the first time. Later adopted by Nokia and Google among others, the mobile browsing experience has improved in leaps and bounds over the last three years. Today, vendors offer to deliver the “real Internet” to devices but I’m not certain that the “real Internet” is what matters for mobility.
Locations awareness has given us all sorts of cool technology for smartphones. We can use a location aware search to find places to eat, sleep, and play in cities we are not familiar with. We can also use location aware applications to find reviews of the same places before we ever step foot inside their doors.
AT&T’s decision to deny iPhone users the ability to stream their Sling content over 3G soured the launch of the app last year, but it seems the carrier has now relented. According to the press release, AT&T have been testing a freshly “optimized” version of the Sling Player for iPhone software, which it obviously believes won’t drag its 3G network to its knees.
Okay, so Apple’s iPod Nano doesn’t exactly have the best video recording of all gadgets, but HD video is gradually shaping up to be a crucial feature to be included in next-generation devices. Some hints have surfaced that HD video may just be implemented on the next iPhone.
With iPad buzz out and about, those worried that Apple might be slacking on building its other product (yes, the iPhone) may now breathe a sigh of relief, at least for now. The latest iPhone operating system 3.2 SDK reveals that the next iPhone is currently in the works, specifically, the codename of the new iPhone, the “N89”.
The iPhone OS gets an update today, via an iTunes update – it’s not totally mind-blowing, but according to the changelog, improved accuracy for the 3GS battery meter, third-party app launch crash fix, and resolving of some bugs with the Japanese Kana keyboard are in store for iPhone users.
You may be wondering why we’re reposting one of the leaked iPad prototype photos that drummed up excitement prior to the Apple tablet’s launch. Well, according to Apple Insider’s sources – with “an impeccable track record in matters such as these”, no less – the handset we all overlooked in favor of the iPad is, in fact, one of Apple’s fourth-generation iPhones.
We have been talking about the cool VeriFone iPhone credit card payment system for a while now. The system has even turned up on a hands on video previously. The system allows an iPhone user to process credit cards by swiping the card in a hardware case.
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