I doubt there is anyone in the world right how, who will be surprized if Apple reveals a 3G iPhone during WWDC starting on the 9th of June 2008. Besides the introduction of a 3G, the new iPhone is often rumored to have a GPS chip, along with front iSight camera for video chat.
So, even if know for sure that Apple reveals all that, there are still a number of developments around the iPhone, that I think have a chance of happening and will surprise most people.
1. Sales.
Apple is no doubt going to release the sales figures for the iPhone to date. Looking back in time to Macworld 2007, Apple forecast 10 Million iPhone sales by the end of 2008. Since then most insightful analysis have indicated that overall, the iPhone is exceeding expectations.
The latest figure we have is 5.7 million sold before 6th of March. One of the Big news and surprises we may hear is that Apple has sold the 10 million iPhones already.
How is that possible? Well first, there was a big boom in unlocking in February, and 16GB model. March 6 announcement likely injected further enthusiasm in many developers and enterprises to buy the iPhones.
Third, I don't think anyone have even paid attention on how the low US dollar has afflicted iPhone salles. When iPhone started selling the US dollar had 25% more value, than now, making it very affordable for foreigners to buy iPhones from the US.
Forth, by the time of WWDC 2009, given the recent unavailability of the iPhone already in US, and UK, there will likely be no iPhones officially left in the stores. Perhaps only France and Germany will still have some.
We all assumes that by 10 million iPhone sales, Apple meant all iPhone models released by 2008 including the 3G one. However, Apple might have cleverly disguised their plans to sell 10 million only from the first version.
2. Processor
Almost one year ago Intel showcased a ultra thin notebook design in collaboration with Ziba, named Metro
This laptop however, never went beyond the concept stage. The reason: Apple was developing its own version of the concept in close collaboration with Intel and 6 months later, Apple revealed the Macbook Air - the world's thinnest notebook.
One remarkable thing about the Macbook Air, often overlooked is that is has a custom made chip by Intel, which is 60 smaller in packaging, compared to the standard model.
In September, Intel also demoed the new 45nm based processor chip
later called Intel Atom.
A long with that , Intel demonstrated an elongated iPhone like device using it. It is stated in the following press releases that the Atom Processor is made for devices with screen size of about 4.5-5in .
http://www.engadget.com/2007/09/20/intel-demos-iphone-like-mid-of-the-future/
Some other recent developments have given rise to the recent rumor that Apple will showcase a new mini tablet like device (aka iPad) using the new processor. I think people are missing the point set by the previous example. So while Apple may introduce a Atom based bevice during WWDC, it not going to be the iPad. Its going to be the 3G iPhone. Why? Because Intel like to make custom chips for Apple. Chips that are much smaller than the standart ones and eable Apple to produce amazingly compact, yet powerful devices.
3. Camera
The iPhone camera is nothing special in specs, but the iPhone has made it a breeze for people to make very decent shots and as a result, the iPhone is now the number one device uploading pictures to Flickr, putting even the mighty Nokia N95 behind.
The company manufacturing the iPhone sensor is likely Micron
http://news.softpedia.com/news/iPhone-Camera-Sensors-Will-Be-Produced-by-Micron-48644.shtml
People have even managed to point the exact model of their CMOS chip
http://www.robertphotoblog.com/2007/apple-iphone-camera/
If you look at their catalog, you will see that they have a new 3MP chip in testing now.
http://www.aptina.com/products/image_sensors/mt9t013d00stc/#overview
Since both chips have similar size, Apple can easily introduce a better camera in to new iPhone.
What is more, a few Months ago, Apple has a job opening for a engineer responsible for the iPhone camera app integration. This just plainly sais that Apple is like to release a new camera app in the 2.0 software update. Video recording is now even more likely as a new processor will help greatly in real time high quality video compression on right on your iPhone.
4. Syncing
It is almost 100% sure that Apple will also roll out some for more wireless .Mac sync for the iPhone. This could be coupled with a new 802.11n Wi-Fi chip to be able to keep pace with the increased storage of the expected 32GB model.
5. Presentation.
We were all in Wow the way Steve Jobs presented the iPhone originally as 3 separate devices and then saying that it was just one products.
Revolutionary Phone
Breakthrough Internet Communications Device
Widescreen iPod with touch controls
This year Apple may add a few more sides to the iPhone:
Advanced gaming platform
Ground-breaking pocket camera
Revolutionary pocket Mac
Can’t Wait!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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