20 Most-Wanted Features Of iPhone 5

New rumors indicate that the next generation iPhone could come with a new aluminum design for AT&t and Version, ditching the ultra-fragile glass back coming with the iPhone 4 and also features such as aluminum back, the A5 SoC, and confirmation of a June or July 2011 release date. The iPhone 5 would look more like the iPad 2.

The iPhone 5 rumors continue to fly fast and furious nd it’s looking more and more like a fall launch for the next iPhone. All is unknown. But that hasn’t stopped me from updating this list of most-wanted features with information gleaned from the arrival of iOS 5, as well as other new products and services. As a reminder, the 20 items in the list are ordered from least important to most in a reverse countdown.

20 most-wanted features:

1. iOS 5:
   What new features will iOS 5 bring? Who knows, but we look forward to its arrival in June.
2. 4G network compatible:
   The one big thing missing from the iPhone 4 is the lack of next-gen 4G data network support, which is probably why Apple called it the 4 instead of the 4G.AT&T will reportedly have a 4G network up and running in 2011, whereas Sprint has already rolled out its next-gen network. Verizon has also just deployed its 4G network, but the Verizon iPhone 4 will not support 4G data.
3. Dual-core processor:
   With Apple’s acquisition of PA Semiconductor, it’s started designing and churning out its own CPUs. The iPhone 4 has an A4 that runs at 1GHz. However, now that LG, Motorola, and others have unveiled dual-core Android phones, the processor ante has been raised.Rumor has it that Apple will move to a dual-core processor featuring a pair of 1GHz ARM Cortex A9 cores in both the next-generation iPhone and iPad 2. But that’s just speculation.
4. Better camera:
   We certainly appreciate that Apple improved the camera in the iPhone 4 (5 megapixels; LED flash), but we’ve seen rumors that Sony is developing an even better 8-megapixel camera for the fifth-gen iPhone.
5. Improved 3D graphics:
   The A4 CPU has a Imagination PowerVR graphics chip integrated into it. Like the iPhone 3GS, the iPhone 4 uses a PowerVR SGX535 chip. But the iPhone 5 will hopefully get the PowerVR SGX545, which was announced last year.
6. Better cloud-computing support:
   Setting up an Android phone is dead simple: input your Gmail username and password, and the phone will immediately start pulling your Google-based contacts, calendar, and other info. The iPhone, by contrast, is still a slave to iTunes for activation and media syncing. Whether it’s a free version of Mobile Me, or an online version of iTunes powered by Apple’s Lala acquisition, cloud-based iPhone syncing can’t come soon enough.
7. Fewer failed and dropped calls:
   AT&T has always had problems with its iPhone service in big cities like San Francisco and New York, where AT&T complaints seem to run highest.Some have questioned whether it’s the phone or the carrier, but either way, it will be interesting to see how Verizon’s network handles the influx of iPhone users. It’s also possible that the migration of some AT&T iPhone customers to Verizon will bring relief to AT&T’s network and perhaps its service will improve. Let’s hope so.
8. More carriers:
   Now that the CDMA version of the iPhonehas finally come to Verizon, it wouldn’t be too hard to make a Sprint version. Or how about a T-Mobile iPhone? Alas, we don’t know whether Verizon’s worked in any sort of exclusivity agreement into its deal with Apple, but let the rumors begin
9. Video chat (FaceTime) over 4G network:
   Currently, on the iPhone 4, FaceTime only works over Wi-Fi and only with other iPhone 4s. We’d like to see an option to use it over a cellular data network, and hope it’s supported when AT&T’s faster 4G network ramps up in 2011. We’d also like to see the ability to make video calls with PCs.
10. Improved home screen:
    We’re still waiting for a more customizable home screen, with a real “dashboard.” So far it has yet to appear in iOS 4.
11. Better battery life:
    Every time Apple puts out a new iPhone, the battery life gets better, so we expect no less from the fifth-generation iPhone. Apple says the iPhone 4 has 40 percent more talk time than the iPhone 3GS. So, if the past is any indicator, we might see similar gains in next year’s model.
12. Flash support:
    It’ll be a cold day in hell when Apple allows for Flash support on the iPhone. But that doesn’t mean we can’t ask for it.
13. Expandable memory:
    Not happening, but just thought we’d ask.
14. More memory:
    A lot of people were disappointed that the iPhone 4 didn’t come in a 64GB version (only 16GB and 32GB). Maybe next year we’ll get 64GB.
15. Removable battery:
    This well-known rendering of a future iPhone dreams of a model with a removable battery. That appears to run counter to Apple’s current design principles.
16. Enhanced voice control:
    We expect that in the the next generation of the iOS, Apple will continue to flesh out the voice controls for the iPhone, but there’s always room for more enhancements. It would be cool to be able to compose e-mails or text message by just using your voice, no?
17. RFID:
    Rumor has it that Apple is looking into integrating radio frequency identification, or RFID, into the iPhone. RFID is sort of a bar code replacement and could allow your iPhone–among other things–to act as a payment device or even a car key. In the image to the left, you see a scenario where the iPhone acts as a combination lock (to open what, we don’t know).
18. Biometric security:
    It’s hardly a must-have upgrade, but it would be cool to swipe your finger–instead of enter a password–to unlock your phone. (Image note: Allegedly, Apple has filed some patents related to this feature.)
19. HD output:
    Right now, you can’t output 720p or 1080i HD video from an iPhone (any iPhone). We hope Apple allows for HD output in the future, particularly when you consider that Sprint’s Android-powered Evo has full HD output via HDMI.
20. Built-in IR:
    We like the idea of using the iPhone as a universal remote, but we’re not so keen on attaching an IR dongle to the phone every time we want to use it as a remote.

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Rumor: iPhone 4S Coming In September

Appke’s iPhone 5 may be called the iPhone 4s and be carried by Sprint and T-Mobile.This rumor seems to indicate that Apple will be putting the Apple A5 inside the iPhone 5, as many of us expected and Apple A5 is the SoC which powers the iPad 2 and also brings faster dual core CPU and GPU processing to their tablet.he next generation of the iPhone is coming, but not until September and it is expected to look similar to the iPhone 4, but include a faster processor.

Apple’s next iPhone could feature only incremental upgrades, but appear on a broader set of carriers and fifth-generation iPhone will be a relatively minor update dubbed 4S that will bring support for both Sprint and T-Mobile networks in the U.S. “We believe the likelihood of the iPhone 5 launch in September including LTE [Long-Term Evolution] is now remote,” Peter Misek wrote in the co-authored research note, issued May 13. “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+ [Evolved High-Speed Packet Access] support. ”The note also claims, based on “industry checks,” that Sprint, T-Mobile and China Mobile will be announced as new iPhone carriers in time for the holiday season: “On Apple’s last earnings call, management responded to a question about launching the CDMA [Code Division Multiple Access] iPhone at other carriers as ‘we are constantly looking and adding where it makes sense, and you can keep confidence that we’ll continue to do that.’”

AT&T and Verizon currently offer the iPhone in the United States. Despite AT&T’s plans to acquire T-Mobile for $39 billion in cash and stock, however, the smaller carrier has been denying imminent support for the iPhone. “T-Mobile USA remains an independent company,” read a note posted on T-Mobile’s corporate Website in March. “The acquisition is expected to be completed in approximately 12 months. We do not offer the iPhone. We offer cutting-edge devices like the Samsung Galaxy S 4G and, coming soon, our new Sidekick 4G.” That statement made it seem as if T-Mobile customers hungry for an iPhone would need to wait at least a year, until AT&T finishes digesting their carrier. AT&T’s deal is a positive for Apple, at least according to a March 21 research note from Ticonderoga Securities analyst Brian White: “The company would gain access to T-Mobile’s 34 million subscriber base, versus the 96 million subscribers at AT&T in 4Q10.”

Nonetheless, the presence of the iPhone on Verizon and some combination of T-Mobile and AT&T would make Sprint the odd person out in the domestic smartphone market. Although Sprint offers a line of 4G smartphones with some unique aesthetics and features, the iPhone has proven a massive bestseller—something that no carrier could easily pass up, even if it’s devoted substantial marketing resources and political capital to establishing its own line of products. Anonymous sources speaking to Reuters April 20 suggested that Apple will ship the iPhone 5 (or iPhone 4S) in September, meaning that production for the device will ramp up sometime in either July or August. Sources have also hinted to other publications that the smartphone will hit store shelves sometime closer to the end of 2011. Current rumors suggest the next iPhone will include the A5 processor, more powerful cameras and, perhaps, NFC (near-field communication) technology, which would allow the smartphone to act as an electronic wallet. All those features would give Apple the capability to compete more heartily against the higher-end Android smartphones, whose hardware and software are becoming increasingly robust. As with all Apple rumors, however, multiple grains of salt should be taken until the company makes an actual announcement.

 

Leica i9 Concept for iPhone 4

Leica i9 Concept is a dream project that addresses a desire to combine two great products, while considering both the consumer’s and company’s needs and also it’s common practice to combine a smart phone with a digital camera.Leica i9 concept pairs an iPhone 4 with a fixed-lens rangefinder camera nd the result is nothing short of extraordinary.i9 brings the camera to life, activating the compact optical zoom, dedicated aperture and shutter dials, flash and light meter and images are instantly viewable on the iPhone, where it’s safe to assume they’re stored as well.

Black Design Associates, LLC announces the Leica i9 Concept Camera for Apple iPhone4, a better camera phone designed for photographers. The Leica i9 concept offers the unmatched brilliance of Leica‘s professional CMOS image sensor and lens, made specifically for the unparalleled processing, display and sharing capabilities of Apple’s iPhone4.The i9 was designed with a “Compliment without Compromise” philosophy. If the best camera is the one that you have on you, then the better camera is the Leica i9 concept. The i9 is the only professional camera that’s also an iPhone4 case. The goal was to create a camera system that inspires photographers to shoot and share their photos and videos at anytime and anywhere. The i9 offers an independent professional camera system with an ultra-compact body that doubles as a rugged protective case for your iPhone4. The i9 is a true ready-to-shoot camera with Leica’s superior range finder and a 0.3 second start-up. Photos or videos are stored on the i9‘s internal flash memory (expandable with SD) and then uploaded onto your iPhone4 once theLeica app has launched.

The i9 is the ultimate point-and-shoot camera combining the high performance of a Leica (CMOS image sensor with effective 12.1 MP, professional lens with 8x optical zoom and 35 equivalent focal lengths and ready-to-shoot operation) with iPhone4 (retina display, multi-touch interface, extended storage capacity and mobile/wireless connectivity). Beyond camera features, the i9 and iPhone4 can share their independent batteries for extended operation. The i9 takes professional photos and videos and allows you to easily compress and share your content to Email, MMS, Flickr, Facebook and/or YouTube directly from the Leica app.To compliment Leica‘s timeless design, the i9 includes an interchangeable backing for future generation iPhones. With upgradeable software and a growing list of iPhone features, the possibilities are limitless including a remote voice activated shutter control that as easy as saying, “Cheese!”

 

LG LU3000 Goes Official

Powerful LG Optimus Mach LU3000 is powered by Android 2.2 and  a device faster than a Samsung Galaxy S & iPhone 4 and also able to leap tall iPhones in a single bound.LG LU3000 finally official in Korea and shipping from next week.

LG Electronics has announced in South Korea smartphone LG-LU3000 (Optimus Mach), which was shown earlier in the exhibition KES2010. The model is designed for operator LG U +, it goes on sale within a week. According to earlier information, this smartphone can lay claim to being the most productive in the world: in the already published a video he was able to upload video and web-pages faster Samsung Galaxy S & iPhone 4.LG-LU3000 running an operating system Android 2.2 and is built on a 1-GHz processor TI OMAP3630. The handset provides 3.8-inch touchscreen display with a resolution of 800×480 pixels and a 5-megapixel integrated camera that can record HD video. Reproduction of this video is also supported and bring it to the big screen can be via HDMI.LG-LU3000 equipped with wireless adapters, Wi-Fi with DLNA and Bluetooth. The cost model is 800,000 won (around $ 700).