Katie Marsal
An image has surfaced in the latest beta of the iPhone SDK that appears to confirm a new model but also few apparent cosmetic changes.
While it virtually confirms an upcoming replacement for the current iPhone 3G, the small images show a design fundamentally similar to the present-day models, down to references to both black- and white-colored backings. The original iPhone has a visibly different icon than either today's phone or the 2,1 entry.
What this signals isn't necessarily clear. If real representations, the images support notions that the 2009 won't be an external redesign and will instead focus almost exclusively on what's inside. Many expect a faster processor, faster networking and more storage. The chance also exists that the entries serve as placeholders until Apple can comfortably reveal new iPhones in software.
Beta 5 doesn't make any references to iPod 2,2, the expected minor refresh to the iPod touch.
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How in hell can folks be thinking the Palm Pre is going to be an iPhone Killer, when the damn thing isn't even out, let alone been tested, tried, used or anything yet, by the folks who matter ? us!Skip
the model number will be different from that of iPhone 3G.
Yeah it means the new model will have a similar form factor OR, more likely, they just used the same icon from previous models. They all look identical to me.
How in hell can folks be thinking the Palm Pre is going to be an iPhone Killer, when the damn thing isn't even out, let alone been tested, tried, used or anything yet, by the folks who matter ? us!Skip
tech is always full of hype and never believe the tech rags. no journalistic integrity
Vista and Win7 won't have features originally promised for XP
Some people just can't wait until June/July.
Guys, seriously, Apple will amaze, as they usually do. So relax!