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iPhone 4G IV could support 802.11n
CrunchGear —
... The next iPhone will have a Broadcom BCM4329 chip inside it, a low-power chip that supports 5GHz 802.11n networks. Basically, some dudes at AppleInsider (HA!) found resource files that point to drivers for ...
Linkpost | 4.5.2009
TechBlog —
... - Upgrading a portable computer is a lot easier than it used to be. • Next-gen iPod touch, iPhone to support low-power 802.11n - According to references in the iPhone OS 3.0 beta code. • ...
Unconfirmed: Next-gen iPhone Includes Support for 802.11n Networks [Rumor]
Gizmodo —
... to support for speedier 802.11n networks, the 3.0 firmware also includes hints that a "new device" would enjoy more efficient power management. A special "integrated PMU (power management unit)" and a shared Bluetooth/wifi receive signal path would "[eliminate] the need for an external power splitter while maintaining excellent sensitivity for both Bluetooth and WLAN." Sounds fascinating. But what will it look like, and what other new features will it have? [AppleInsider]
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Another new iPhone Rumor: 802.11n Support
Unwired View —
... be quite helpful in the future if Apple is to include background app support. Apple stated during the 3.0 announcement that it would not consider background apps because of the tremendous drain on battery life, so this may be a major step in the right direction to help make that a possibility down the road.
What other features could become a possibility if Apple finds a way to strengthen battery life in its devices? Post your ideas below!
via AppleInsider
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Next Generation iPhone May Have FM Transmission Capabilities [Rumor]
Gizmodo —
... feature that enables consumers to obtain real-time traffic information as well as listen to music, news and sports broadcasts on their mobile phones. I'm not interested in listening to radio or news—although many have been demanding this capability in iPods for ages—but I can't wait for the built-in transmission to the car stereo, as well as real-time traffic information data everywhere, independently of the 3G connectivity. [Broadcom via AppleInsider via 9to5]
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La siguiente generación de iPhone compatible con WiFi-n
Gizmología —
... AppleInsider informa sobre la posibilidad de que Apple incluya un nuevo chip WiFi con capacidad para conectarse a redes 802.11n. Esto sería bastante interesante para poder conectarse a redes WiFi con mayor alcance y mayor velocidad, claro que en un dispositivo como es el iPhone, tampoco es que deba preocupar mucho la rapidez, el actual 802.11g es más que suficiente para prácticamente todo. ...
RUMOUR: Next gen iPhone to feature 802.11n Wi-Fi and video editing
Tech Digest —
... have inadvertently revealed elements of the UI that suggest that video editing will be possible. It's already looking like there'll be recording and uploading on the 3.0 phone. Also, digging into the new wireless drivers for the device from Broadcom suggests that the new iPhone may support low-power 802.11n Wi-Fi, which is considerably faster than standard b/g support if you have a compatible router. Whatever happens, it's unlikely that the new iPhone will do anything other than gain rave reviews from critics, but there'll still be an increasingly growing market of people ...
Next-gen iPhone getting WiFi n, FM transmitter, more?
iPhone Buzz —
... According to Apple Insider, the upcoming iPhone 3.1 - tipped in the latest Apple firmware leak - will use the Broadcom ...
Next-gen iPhone getting WiFi n, FM transmitter, more?
Top iPhone News —
... According to Apple Insider, the upcoming iPhone 3.1 - tipped in the latest Apple firmware leak - will use the Broadcom ...
WiFi ‘n’ & FM transmitter in next-gen iPhone
SlashGear —
... According to the latest build of the iPhone firmware 3.0, the next-gen iPhone - known as iPhone 3.1 in the documentation - will use Broadcom’s BCM4329 chipset, bringing with it the potential of improved WiFi performance and radio functionality. The ...
Next-Gen iPod Touch to Gain "N" Wireless Radio
Wired: Gadget Lab —
... Next-gen iPod touch, iPhone to support low-power 802.11n [Apple Insider] ...
News: iPhone OS 3.0 video editing, FM transmission possible?
iLounge | All Things iPod, iPhone, iTunes and beyond —
... that Apple had placed orders for 3.2-megapixel CMOS image sensors to be used in the next iPhone, which may or may not be tied to the expected new video features. A separate component specification file found in the new beta release of iPhone OS 3.0 suggests that the next-generation of iPhone and iPod touch hardware will offer not only low-power 802.11n support, but also possibly FM reception and transmission capabilities. Broadcom’s ...
Next gen iPhone and iPod to feature low powered 802.11n chip
Newlaunches.com —
... forcing users who want the top speed of 802.11n — available on the latest crop of MacBooks — but compatibility with 802.11b/g networks to set up a 2.4GHz compatible network. At 802.11n in the next-gen iPhone and iPod touch model, the devices could allow the devices a channel bonding (using two channels at once to double the top reception speed) and MIMO (multiple-input, multiple-output) jolt. It just means that Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and 3G will not crawl like before anymore. Via [ Appleinsider ] ...
Reports: Next-Gen iPhone To Have 802.11n, FM Radio, Video Editing
InformationWeek - All Stories And Blogs —
... 802.11n Wi-Fi powers, FM radio capabilities and the ability to edit and upload video. These are all rumors, and should be taken with a healthy dose of salt -- especially since Apple hasn't even confirmed that there will even be a next-generation iPhone. Whether or not these represent the wheat, the chaff, or just someone's wild imagination is anyone's guess. Even so, they're worth noting. First up is that the new, unannounced version of the iPhone will include 802.11n Wi-Fi. AppleInsider reports that it has found references in iPhone/iPod Touch 3.0 code to the Broadcom ...
iPhone OS 3.0 beta suggests 802.11n, video publishing coming
Infinite Loop —
... As far as the iPhone and iPod touch gaining 802.11n WiFi networking, driver support has been found in the iPhone OS 3.0 beta for new Broadcom chips that feature the faster networking standard. Current i-devices only support 802.11b/g WiFi, which is quickly becoming the Pinto to 802.11n's BMW Z4. ...
Next-Gen iPhone Expected To Get FM Transmitter/Receiver Capabilities
Mac|Life all RSS Feed —
radio According to the folks at AppleInsider , the wireless specs inside the iPhone 3.0 beta point to a Broadcom radio that supports 802.11n. The Broadcom BCM4325's radio is a substantial upgrade to the current radio in the iPhone 3G. Well, ...
Hello and Welcome to iMoviePhone …
Digital Daily —
... that supports 802.11n wireless connectivity. That means more efficient power management, better WiFi throughput, improved reception speed and range, and perhaps even FM radio reception, as well. ...
Next Generation iPhone to Have Video Editing, 802.11n, FM Transmit/Receive [TheAppleBlog]
GigaOM Network —
... Both of the other new rumors which came to light recently have to do with the iPhone’s connectivity. First, there’s evidence (again in the new beta firmware) to suggest that the next-gen iPhone will be getting a low-power 802.11n chip for better Wi-Fi connection speeds. Among a whole host of features this would bring to Apple’s mobile platform (the iPod touch is reportedly getting the same boost), AppleInsider points out that this would allow the iPhone to use the 5GHz range, so that users with newer Macs would no longer have to ...
Rumors suggest slew of new iPhone features
iPhone Central —
... . The "evidence" in question is a folder with several small images that may eventually form user-interface elements of an editing program. Given the current iPhone's lack of support for video-recording, it suggests either a feature of some future device running the iPhone OS or perhaps the ability to edit video brought in from other sources (iTunes syncing? YouTube?). Meanwhile, AppleInsider thinks that wireless radio component specifications in iPhone OS 3.0 beta mean an upgrade to newer Broadcom chips in future models of the iPod touch and iPhone. Those would potentially ...
Rumors suggest slew of new iPhone features
Macworld —
... . The "evidence" in question is a folder with several small images that may eventually form user-interface elements of an editing program. Given the current iPhone's lack of support for video-recording, it suggests either a feature of some future device running the iPhone OS or perhaps the ability to edit video brought in from other sources (iTunes syncing? YouTube?). Meanwhile, AppleInsider thinks that wireless radio component specifications in iPhone OS 3.0 beta mean an upgrade to newer Broadcom chips in future models of the iPod touch and iPhone. Those would potentially ...
New Buzz Builds Around Next-Gen iPhone, iPod Touch
Today @ PC World —
... , the sharp eyes over at AppleInsider assert. The chip would add support for 802.11n wireless capabilities, compared with the current models' slower 802.11b/g support. That change could lead to better power management, faster and more reliable Wi-Fi connections, and even ...
New iPhone to Feature FM Transmission, N-Class Wi-Fi?
IntoMobile - Cell Phone News, Information, and Analysis —
... see n-class Wi-Fi in smartphones until late 2009 or early 2010, so that might set a baseline expectation for when we might see another iPhone sequel with such a feature.
The Broadcom chip in question also supports FM transmission, which means some car dock manufacturers will likely see a cut into their business sometime soon. It’s a cool feature to have included, and will likely catch the eye of end users sooner than a faster specification Wi-Fi.
[via ApplInsider]
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Powering Down: Next iPhones, iPods Will Support Lower-Powered Wi-Fi Standard
iSmashPhone - Turn your Phone into your MyPhone —
... to the iPhone as well. This is significant because current 'Phones and 'Pods support both 5GHz 802.11a networks, or 2.4GHz 802.11b/g networks The 802.11n protocol (as found on MacBooks) also runs at 5GHz, but isn't compatible with 802.11a, forcing users to throttle down to the slower (and more crowded) b/g bands. Native support of the n protocol will allow faster (and cooler) wireless performance -- especially with AT&T's anticipated upgrade of their 3G network. [Via AppleInsider]
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Apple seen readying huge Wi-Fi boost for iPod touch, iPhone
Macworld —
... of the iPhone 3.0 operating system uncovered some radio component specifications that show a shift to a different Broadcom Wi-Fi chip, the BCM4329, for a future iPod Touch model. The 3.0 firmware is due to be released this summer, and speculation is circulating that it may coincide with new models of the iPhone 3G and iPod touch. Announced last December, the highly integrated ...
Apple seen readying huge Wi-Fi boost for iPod touch, iPhone
iPhone Central —
... of the iPhone 3.0 operating system uncovered some radio component specifications that show a shift to a different Broadcom Wi-Fi chip, the BCM4329, for a future iPod Touch model. The 3.0 firmware is due to be released this summer, and speculation is circulating that it may coincide with new models of the iPhone 3G and iPod touch. Announced last December, the highly integrated ...
With Two Months To Go, iPhone 3 Rumors Get Hotter
Fast Company - Technology —
... Wireless 802.11 N. The 3.0 firmware shows evidence of support for an upgraded Broadcom Bluetooth chip, the BCM4329 versus the BCM4325 currently in use. This unit supports wireless N protocols, and that would be a natural fit for a new phone, because it enables faster data transfer and lower power consumption, which in turn boosts battery life. ...
New iPhone components falling into place
Brainstorm Tech: Technology blogs, news and analysis from Fortune Magazine » Apple 2.0 —
... ) chip that supplies Wi-Fi and Bluetooth to the iPhone 3G. The new chip adds support for so-called 802.11n Wi-Fi networks, according to AppleInsider, including the ability to find and join networks with top speeds of up to 5Ghz, more than double the current maximum. ...
Palm Pre Vs Rumored iPhone 2009: Features Comparison
Fast Company - Technology —
... iPhone with its rumored extra processor power and updated hardware.
And when you've glanced down that comparison list, remember that the 8GB Pre costs $300 before a $100 mail-in rebate, while the rumored 32GB iPhone 2009 may also come in at a $300 price point. It begins to look like, in the duel for success, Palm's phone might be in a struggle for its life against the might of Apple's new smartphone. Anyone taking bets?
[via Macrumors, DigiTimes, AppleInsider, TheiPhoneBlog]
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RUMOR: FM Radio App Coming to iPhone/iPod Touch?
Mashable! —
... Although the feature hasn’t been utilized, the second and third generation iPod touch devices and the iPhone 3G and 3GS devices all have the ability to receive FM radio signals. However, this feature hasn’t been utilized by Apple in anything other than the Nike+ application. ...
