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Attention Early Adopters – The Latest iPhone Rumors

Posted on May 15, 2011 at 11:11pm by Mike Opelka
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A formal announcement about the new iPhone 5 (or iPhone 4S as some have called it) is not expected until late June or early July, but the tech world is swirling with rumors about the next iPhone release.

Attention Early Adopters The Latest iPhone Rumors

Mashable.com, citing information from Reuters says;

Apple’s suppliers will begin production in July, and the finished product is likely to begin shipping in September

As far as changes and upgrades coming to the iPhone, the speculation covers many topics.

Yahoo is reporting that new phone will have a major processor upgrade;

The new iPhone will have a dual-core A5 processor under the hood, helping it keep up with numerous dual-core smartphone competitors already on the market such as the Motorola Atrix 4G and HTC Sensation.

Many of the tech rumor sites have mentioned a change to the iPhone’s cameras, with the user-facing cam getting an upgrade as the front-facing set up sees the flash move away from the lens. Macrumor.com posted that theory along with a photo from a new iPhone case currently in production.

The larger hole on the case is allegedly there to accommodate a new flash unit for the next iPhone.

Forbes.com also covered the story with news on expanded carrier availability and the question about a 4g iPhone.

Apple‘s iPhone 5 launch in September isn’t likely to include LTE functionality, Jefferies & Co. analyst Peter Misek asserts in a research note.

“According to our industry checks, the device should be called iPhone 4S and include minor cosmetic changes, better cameras, A5 dual-core processor, and HSPA+ support,” he writes in a research note.

But he also says that “industry checks indicate Apple will likely announce Sprint, T-Mobile, and China Mobile as new carriers.”

What did we learn today?

Apple’s next iPhone will be more about evolution than revolution.
The user-facing cam is expected to be upgraded and the front-facing flash improved and moved.
A new os should make the system faster and better, but there is no 4G iPhone on the calendar, just good news for Sprint and T-Mobile customers.

Ps. If you have not yet downloaded iOS 4.3.3 and upgraded your iPhone, you should. The new software fixes the much talked about location tracking issue.

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Comments (21)

illuminoddy
Posted on May 17, 2011 at 3:05am
great news for the iPhone fanboys

its a true pity that HTC abandoned their long-time faithful users of over a decade and opted instead to try to try and copy the iPhone

HTC used to be a man’s phone, powerful, durable, rugged, packed to the hilt with the latest gadgets, keyboards, tilt screens, swinging screens, large, well-protected, etc etc..

it gave up on all of us and ran out to try to be another iPhone

thanks for the gayphones

iMate is the only company on the planet with the potential to save us all from a world of gay phones

if iMate can pull itself together and save itself from tanking, it may well save the planet from the iPhone curse

iMate just put out a waterproof phone, and if if they keep up making military-style phones that are water-proof, shock-proof, large, built tough, in tough cases, quality real cameras, keyboards, flip tops, larger sizes packed to the hilt, the world may in fact not end up in gayphoneville
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thepoisonapple
Posted on May 17, 2011 at 12:34am
Got rid of my family’s cell phones over a year ago…no texting, no calling, NO SHOCKING BILL at the end of the month!! What did I do with all the $$ I saved? I bought a farm!!!
OK…now back to “Real” Life…
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Samurai
Posted on May 16, 2011 at 1:26pm
I’ll keep my iPhone 4 until they come out with iPhone 5 with with full G4 capabilities.

I love my iPhone :-)

Yes, I understand there are more important things in life, but if you can‘t take time to enjoy some of life’s simple pleasures, that’s equally sad.
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turkey13
Posted on May 16, 2011 at 9:51am
In Ada, Ok the only phone that works everywhere is US Cellular. People with the I phone stand out out because they are always holding the phone out looking for a signal. I asked a friend about hers and she said she can read her voice mail in certain places. I have a Kindle and have the same problem with iy’s AT&T.
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Gonzo
Posted on May 16, 2011 at 7:32am
Why do people get so wound up about this stuff? This country used to get excited about space exploration. Now we are reduced to panting for the latest cell phone. How far we have fallen.
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Jarski
Posted on May 16, 2011 at 6:31am
If you’re in the market for an iPhone I have one for sale for Verizon, which Verizon verified a clean ESN.
It was only used a short while and comes complete.
http://cgi.ebay.com/Apple-iPhone-4-16GB-Black-Verizon-Smartphone-MINT-L-K-/140549118596?pt=Cell_Phones&hash=item20b9615a84
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longun45
Posted on May 16, 2011 at 3:18am
The apple phone is quite good and I like it. Battery life is fairly good as I use fairly heavily.
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Karzak
Posted on May 16, 2011 at 1:25am
Still no 4g, the thunderbolt is a faster phone.
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- Showtime
  Posted on May 16, 2011 at 3:18am
  What good is a fast phone when you’re a slow-talking Southerner?
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- normbal
  Posted on May 16, 2011 at 8:24am
  and scouting the web on real-world use of the Thunderbolt tells me it has about a 2 hour battery life before recharging. Web surfing, texting, no phone calls, at best I’m reading end-use reports of about 3 hours’ use. I’m not taking any chances. But thanks.
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TOPOFTHEGAME
Posted on May 16, 2011 at 12:29am
Hey Guys we have more to worry about than a Iphone……..TAKE A LOOK………………………………….. http://www.thepostemail.com/2011/05/13/research-summary-on-hawaii–birth-certificate-number-151-1961-010641
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- banjarmon
  Posted on May 16, 2011 at 1:27am
  Very Interesting!!!
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- Snowleopard {gallery of cat folks}
  Posted on May 16, 2011 at 1:43am
  Checked out the sight, and it is interesting indeed. What kind of job is being pulled on us people of America? Many of us are still wondering indeed…
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- Showtime
  Posted on May 16, 2011 at 2:23am
  I am sending it to a congressional office.
  
  Thanks!
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- sbeejustsaying
  Posted on May 16, 2011 at 8:47am
  What surprises me is that Beck is so down on this “Conspiracy Theory”.
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- Clive
  Posted on May 16, 2011 at 1:42pm
  wow, and from SUCH a reputable source! its hard to believe that most americans refuse to take people like you seriously!
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VENTVSBEATVS
Posted on May 16, 2011 at 12:26am
Doubt it’ll get rid of the tracking; you can still track someone via communication (phone) satellites.
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- Showtime
  Posted on May 16, 2011 at 2:02am
  My two cans and a string work just fine. No tracking. No wrong numbers. The best part? No text message from the POTUS.
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- coladude
  Posted on May 16, 2011 at 2:21am
  It will be released in September with 4G
  
  http://politicalbowl.com – Political Videos
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- independentvoteril
  Posted on May 16, 2011 at 12:06pm
  My husband just got us new phones,. not the iphone but another brand (same thing different name)..we won’t be getting new ones just cause they come out with new technology.. we had our last cell phones for over 5 years.. like to get my money’s worth before trading it in..No wonder the younger generation needs to live at home till their grandparents.. LOL..
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- American Soldier (Separated)
  Posted on May 16, 2011 at 2:36pm
  I upgrade to the iPhone 4 only because I was able to get it for $100 and was able to sell my 3GS for $220. No brainer, I made money on the deal! Love my iPhone 4, jailbroken and kicking ass!
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