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Just as the iPad hit the stores earlier this week , the tech community has started ringing with trepidation about Apple's next big release: the fourth-generation iPhone, rumored for a summer announcement. This rumor is beleived to have originated from the South Korean local iPhone carrier KT Telecom. It is believed that undertaking of the new iPhone could arrive at the Korean company as early as April and may be officially available in June or July. A report from the Korea Times quoted and unnamed mobile executive claiming the iPhone 4G will have an OLED screen (organic light emitting diode) and support for video chat. The story also surprisingly claims that the iPhone 4G will also have a removable battery, but this has been a function that Apple has been reluctant to put in place for many of its products.
According to a quote from an analyst at Bloomberg/BusinessWeek the iPhone 4G will have a better camera than the iPhone 3GS. The iPhone's 4G camera could offer up to 5 megapixels, enabling it to compete with Google's Nexus One. The story also suggests that the iPhone 4G will have both a dual-core processor and an improved graphics chip. The ARM Cortex A9 is speculated to be responsible for this increase in performance. Also noted is the presence of a 'reflective, mirror-like surface' located above the speakers in the earpiece slot on the iPhone 4G.It is suspected to be a spot for a proximity sensor, relocated from the 3GS.
The rumor also speculates that Apple is working on an updated version of the iPhone OS with an overhauled App Store.This all seems quite conceivable, the OLED screen,a faster processor and a better camera, but the launch date does seem a bit outlandish as Apple usually refreshes their products in a yearly cycle. An iPhone launch ahead of Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) would be something of a surprise, as Apple has consistently taken advantage of the conference to show off the forthcoming iPhone models and set the stage for their launches shortly after the conference.
UPDATED - 04.19.10 - For a video on what the 4G iPhone will look like, go to www.helablog.com
Aron Bryant, www.helablog.com. A Look at Today's Hottest Trends and Newest Technologies.
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