iPhone 6 with borderless display?

For smartphones, thin is in. And there seems to be a growing obsession for thin bezels and large screen real estate for smartphones. But how thin a screen display bezel could get? Or can a borderless display even possible?

Apple iPhone 3G S Reveals Innard on its First Disassembly Guide

Even if it's beginning to get more like a norm to teardown new gadgets as soon as it hits the market, we still cannot help but cringe each time they "dissected" any given gadget.

RapidRepair is the first to take a pristine iPhone 3G S and crack it open, having queued up outside the Orange Boutique in Paris earlier on today, revealing the magic hidden inside its impeccable casing.




The Paris store was selling the iPhone 3G S from midnight local time on July 19th, which basically means 6PM EST on July 18th. RapidRepair couldn’t even wait to get home to get things started, so the first iPhone 3G S breakdown was done in a nearby Mac repair store.

It’s still quite early to identify clearly components in detail, but already the obvious differences with the iPhone 3G have been spotted. The LCD has a new driver package, and components on the end of the cable have been changed. The battery in the new smartphone “looks very similar” to that of the previous, though compatibility is not confirmed as yet.

The brains of the iPhone 3G S is its Samsung SoC S5PC100, with an ARM Cortex A8 processor and Toshiba NAND flash memory. Previous iPhone 3G S leaks suggested it runs at 600MHz and has 256MB of RAM; for full implications of the changes, and what the new SoC brings, AnandTech have a detailed summary.

3rd Gen iPhone Photos Leaked

Are these really photos of the new iPhone? It’s a question that will keep on bugging us until the real one is officially revealed. This could also be something related to Apple’s WWDC on Monday. This leakage came from an Italian iPhone site iSpazio that released what are claimed to be shots of the upcoming model, complete with shifted ports, new controls and a tweaked chassis.





The leaked photos show a redesigned fascia with two slots at the top, as well as a different casing shape and an apparent matte finish. Plus a discrete LED indicator embedded in the front panel.

The headphone socket has also seemingly moved, from the top edge of the handset down to the bottom as on the iPod touch, and there appears to be a button on the lower right-side edge of the handset that, given similar controls on other cellphones, could be a camera button. The lower slot on the fascia could be front-facing camera, its been suggested, with the LED an indicator as on the iSight webcam embedded into MacBook notebook displays.

Personally I'd like to be skeptical about these photos, but I have to admit, these pictures do look promising. What's your verdict? Could this in fact be a first look at the next iPhone?

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iPhone 3.0: Developer Walkthrough Video Demo

Got this from wired.com. A mysterious and anonymous Darth Vader masked developer showing how some new feature works in the beta version of the operating system. The demoed OS is still buggy but nevertheless quite entertaining to watch. Check it out.

More Info Leaking out on the Next-gen iPhone

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

The New iPhone OS 3.0 Developers Beta

I was trying to stay awake wee hours (Perth time) waiting for the updates but I just can’t help but fall asleep. Woke up and hurriedly went to the office. On my way I browsed for OS 3.0 preview updates and as expected, it’s flooding everywhere. After reading through, I felt glad I went to sleep instead. And I thought I’m going to eat my words when I shared my doubts about the new iPhone OS 3.0 matching Palm Pre in features as heralded by Kevin Rose. Turns out, a lot of iPhone fanboys are still whining after big daddy Steve gave them some sweets. At any rate here is the latest and complete list of features on the new iPhone OS 3.0 Developers Beta as previewed this morning.

NEW iPhone 3.0 Features:

• Copy & Paste text. When you double-tap over text, you will get a "cut, copy, and paste" bubble dialog. Double-tap again and a "paste" bubble will appear if there's anything stored in your clipboard. This works across applications. You can expand your selection points using your thumbs and, if you accidentally paste something you didn't want to paste, just shake your iPhone to undo it.

• Copy & Paste photos. You can also copy and paste photos. Now you will be able to select multiple photos by tapping the action button, copy some of them, and paste them in an email, ready to send.

• New Spotlight. iPhone OS 3.0 will allow you to search across the entire information contained in your device, no matter where, as soon as the information is supported it. If an application is written to support the new Spotlight, its data will also be available in the search.

• Search in Mail, Calendar, and iPod. These Apple applications have specific search interfaces. The search in Mail doesn't support the message content yet, but it supports searching in IMAP servers—that will save a lot of time logging into Gmail.

• 3G Tethering. This feature will allow you to connect your iPhone 3G to a laptop, to use it as a modem to access the internet. Carriers still have to sign-off on it, and probably charge more for it. None have announced it yet.


• Landscape keyboard. Apple has added the landscape keyboard mode to other applications, like Mail, SMS, and Notes

• Multimedia messaging. A big one to send rich content to people without mail-enabled telephones: The new MMS function will allow you to include everything, from images to sound to vcards (no word on video, however.)

• Support for new calendar types. In iPhone OS 3.0 you will be able to subscribe to calendars on the web using two protocols: CalDAV—supported by Google and Yahoo—and subscriptions via the .ics format—which is what Apple uses in iCal.

• Improved stocks application. The stocks application now allows you to read related news, about the latest market scandals, stock crashes, and executives getting bonus packages from government aid while their companies sink into hell.

• Stereo Bluetooth A2DP audio. You will be able to pair your iPhone 3.0 with a stereo Bluetooth A2DP device, like headphones or speakers.

• Note syncing with iTunes.

• Automatic login in Safari. The new version of Safari will remember login credentials, so you won't need to introduce your username and password again while accessing Scoreland your work intranet.

• Shake to shuffle music. If you are in your iPod application, you just need to shake it to start the shuffling mode.

• Wi-Fi auto-login. In case you have a subscription to a paid hotspot, your iPhone or iPod touch will autolog into it.

• Anti-phishing. Mobile Safari now can warn you against malicious sites trying to scam you.

• Extended parental controls. Adult content filters can now be applied to movies, TV shows, and applications, in addition to web sites and music.

NEW APPLE APPLICATIONS

Apple will include new widgets in the new version of the iPhone operating system:

• Voice memo application. Obviously, allows you to record voice or any other sound

• Send and receive files. A dedicated application to exchange files between iPhones or iPods touch.

NEW THIRD PARTY APPLICATIONS FEATURES IN IPHONE OS 3.0

The new iPhone OS 3.0 adds 1,000 new APIs to extend the capabilities of new applications.


• Peer-to-peer Bluetooth connectivity. A new API will allow for two iPhones to connect directly—peer-to-peer—via Bluetooth.

• Browse remote content. While the built-in iPod application doesn't allow you to browse songs in other people's iPhones or iPod touch, third-party applications will allow you to do that, according to Apple's Forstall.

• Use your iPhone/touch to control peripherals. A new API will let you use your iPhone or iPod touch as a control to your accessories. In this example, the iPhone is being used to equalize the sound in a loudspeaker.

However, the applications are endless. Johnson and Johnson is releasing LifeScan, an app that connects to a glucose monitoring device. The application can even alert other people automatically, in case something is wrong.

• Maps inside other applications. New applications will be able to use Maps directly, which is now an API.


• Turn-by-turn directions. Developers will also be able to create turn-by-turn applications using the GPS information from the iPhone and combining it with their own maps, without depending on 3G connectivity or Google.


• Push notification finally coming. Push notification means that your iPhone OS 3.0 applications will finally be able to receive messages automatically, so you can have an Instant Message application and have your iPhone vibrate or make a sound when a new message comes in, even if the application is not running.

• Voice communication in applications. iPhone 3.0 applications will also be able to access a Voice over IP service. This means that you will be able to chat with other users while playing against them in a game, for example. This won't use the telephone, but the internet over a Wi-Fi connection.

• Rumbling. Games—or any other application—will also be able to rumble, like your console joystick.

• Audio recording. Audio recording will also be possible from third-party applications using a standardized API, instead of custom workarounds.

• Access your music from applications. Future applications will also be able to access the iPhone/iPod music library. This means that applications will be able to play your own music while they run.

NEW FEATURES IN THE APP STORE

The new OS will also offer an enhanced App Store, opening new possibilities for developers and consumers.

• Subcriptions to apps.

• Purchase additional content for apps, like new cities for a city guide application.

• Purchase additional levels for games.

Basically, this will allow developers to sell more things on top of their apps, and to consumers to expand their experience with those apps.

PRICE

iPhone OS 3.0 will be a free upgrade to all iPhone users, including the first generation (not all features will be supported in the first generation, like Stereo Bluetooth support and MMS). It’s sad though for iPod touch users, they have to shell out $9.95 for the upgrade.

Now where do you get the developers beta? The iPhone OS 3.0 beta software and SDK will be available for registered developers to download starting today from here. iPhone customers will be able to download the new iPhone OS 3.0 software for free this summer.

Latest iPhone 3.0 Rumors: Cut and Paste with Features Equal to Palm Pre

As the iPhone 3.0 OS update looming its March 17 preview, Digg's Kevin Rose once again spilled some Apple rumors that the latest update will have Cut/Paste and features similar to Palm Pre. He hit the nail last time about Nano and iTunes, but can he do it again?

Aside from the rumors Kevin talked about last night at SXSW in Austin during the live Diggnation show, here are some more tipsters buzzing around:
- Users magnify or double tap a word to bring up cut and paste
- Pinch "boundaries" to select word(s); Rose called them "copy boundaries"
- Then you get option to cut, paste or copy
- No video and MMS

Thanks to to Gizmodo for these latest buzz.

Apple iPhone OS 3.0 Unveiling on March 17

iPhone OS 3.0 is going to be unveiled on March 17 in an Apple event. Will the new OS be ready for the rumored 10 inch touchscreen iPhone tablet? We will find out at an invitation-only event about the new SDK and get a sneak peek at the iPhone OS 3.0 software. The event takes place at Apple, Building 4, Town Hall on March 17 at 10:00 a.m.

The following are some wish list iPhone feature users are clamoring beyond the obviously lacking CUT and PASTE feature. Hopefully some of it, if not all, will be addressed by the new version.

• Multitasking gestures, like the Palm Pre
• Background app running, like the Palm Pre
• App store submission fees, or some way to limit app store spam, like Microsoft's planned app store
• MMS - I don't care about this, really, but you might
• Video recording
• Voice dialing and text-to-speech caller ID
• Better software support for phone-related stuff, like optionally adding "Favorites" or "Recents" to home screen (and improved voice quality if possible)
• Bluetooth stereo streaming, like the Palm Pre
• Bluetooth file transfer and storage
• Bluetooth/Wi-fi sync, like the Zune
• iLife and iWork Mobile for editing docs and multimedia on the phone itself
• SPEED - The OS gets really sluggish after using it for awhile
• A completely new or refreshed UI - There's something to be said for meaningless but thoughtful design refreshes
• Big keyboard support and bulk delete in every app
• Flash support in browser
• iTunes app management
• Popups and notifications that don't interrupt your current activity, like the Palm Pre

Now before the Palm Pre hit the market, maybe Apple will try to cushion it out with the new iPhone OS 3.0. We will try to get a scoop and tell you all about it.