Hopes for the iPhone revision
As WWDC looms nearer I can’t help but think about what wonderful news will trickle down to me via Twitter and the 4 or 5 Tech websites I will be feverishly refreshing. Some of the rumors and assumptions surrounding the likely new version of the iPhone seem obvious others sound down right insane.
Features I believe we will see:
- Upgraded camera: I would be shocked if we they don’t announce an upgraded video capable camera. I would expect to see 3+ mega pixel with some form of focusing.
- Larger storage capacity: 32 meg for an high end model is very likely. Might even see 64 meg for the iPod Touch.
- Faster Processor: Almost a given at this point. Faster processor equals better gaming, equals more money for Apple.
- Non-exclusive with at least one more network: We will most likely see Verizon become an iPhone provider along with AT&T.
- One more thing: I may be hoping for too much here, but I’m expecting them to announce a new feature or two that we haven’t heard any thing about.
Features I find hard to imagine:
- FM Transmitter or Receiver: I find it really hard to believe that Apple would consider adding support for something that could be done by a 3rd party hardware company for a limited audience. They have added a bunch of additional access to add on devices via Blue Tooth and the dock connector. Why complicate the hardware with this?
- Video Editing: If they have this at all, it will be very simple trimming.
I would love to see them also announce a new tablet or large scale Media device based on the Touch APIs.
