iPhone rumors are zooming fast and quick these days. The latest of which is all about the latest iPhone model that is widely expected to be release this summer, same time the new OS 3.0 software upgrade will be available to users.
There is a report that this next-generation iPhone will offer much faster Internet access. Specifically, a move to a faster version of 3G cellular-wireless networking which offers 7.2 Mbps (HSDPA) downloads and 2 Mbps uploads... under ideal conditions and environments of course.
The current model offers 3.6 Mbps downloads, but AT&T is in the process of upgrading its 3G network to support the faster speeds. Many European carriers have done this already.
It's also possible this device could support 802.11n, a faster version of Wi-Fi. The previous models have 802.11b/g.
1 GHz Processor?
There are also persistent reports that the next-generation iPhone will have a faster processor. According to new but unconfirmed reports, this will be a 1 GHz chip from Marvell.
When the PXA168 was unveiled, Marvell promised that they will offer the processing capabilities of an entry-level laptop in a phone, including Adobe Flash playback, image processing, and video conferencing. However, just because a device's processor is capable of handling these tasks doesn't mean the device will include the necessary software (maybe not initially).
Incidentally, Adobe and Apple are working on a Flash player for the iPhone, and if the third-generation model is based on the PXA168 it would have the horsepower for this job.
Joing the OLED Screen Bandwagon
There have been some earlier rumors about the next iPhone. Among these is one that says it will have an OLED display from LG. This will allow the device to be thinner while using less power.
Source: Silicon Valley Insider and MacRumors
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