So a tech blogger walks into a bar and finds the next iPhone prototype. Stop me if you’ve heard this one…
But seriously, Gizmodo might have gotten the scoop on the rest of the tech journalism universe with a discovery of exactly what appears to be a prototype of the next iPhone (iPhone 4G?). A Gizmodo reporter found it in a Redwood City bar. After checking with Apple-connected John Gruber of Daring Fireball, Gizmodo discovered that Apple had lost a prototype and was “very interested” in getting it back. Whether or not they were ready to use payday advances to sic Sherlock Holmes on the case is unclear.
In 3GS clothing, an iPhone prototype
The plastic case of the iPhone prototype looks like an iPhone 3GS on the surface. You will find definite details making this prototype much a lot more different:
- Front-facing video camera in addition to a back camera with a flash and larger lens
- Micro-SIM – more secure, a lot more storage, a lot more allowable connections. This would be the first use of this tech in a U.S. cell phone
- Higher-res display (exact numbers unclear so far)
- A second microphone port and 2nd volume button
- Metal buttons
- A flatter, a lot more squared-off design
- Higher-powered battery… 5.25 WHr (watt hours) at 3.7V, in contrast to 4.75 WHr in the iPhone 3GS
Is it a new iPhone or red herring?
Gizmodo believes this new iPhone is a real discovery for numerous reasons. It was sprinting the iPhone 4. operating system before that OS was even announced first of all. The iPhone prototype was killed before Gizmodo could dig any further to the OS second of all. When connected to a Mac OS X system, the device was recognized as an iPhone in both Xcode and iTunes, but no firmware updates were available, which indicated to Gizmodo that this was an unreleased unit. According to Gizmodo, the fact the Mac OS X System Profiler reported it as an iPhone in restore mode is consistent with the phone having been “remotely wiped.”
Under the hood is the proof
The internal components are Apple-labeled and fit together well inside the case. If this were 3G or 3GS parts in some modified housing, Gizmodo claims the parts wouldn’t fit so well. It was designed for that case. The case is thinner than the 3GS but slightly heavier (probably because of the metal buttons). However, the design appeared to be somewhat less sleek than consumers are used to with Apple products. IPhones previously had a lot more curves than this one that was ugly, just like tax debt, and boxier. The iPhone being a prototype might be the excuse for this though.
Consumers want to know what this means
The next-gen iPhone is going to be announced this summer. If the iPhone prototype found by Gizmodo is any indication, individuals waiting to upgrade might want to take the plunge. Some of fans' major concerns are addressed by a better battery, a second microphone for better voice clarity, a front video cam, and a better back camera. Just sexy up the case a bit and you may just have a deal.
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