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Even more rumors: The new iPhones’ specs

April 15, 2008 by Dr. Macenstein
Filed under: Doug's Rumor Corner, Rampant Speculation, Rumors, Slow News Day, iPhone

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Faithful Macenstein tipster Doug writes in yet again with insight into 3 upcoming iPhone models allegedly set to be released.

Just as the iPod lineup developed and branched out, so does Apple have plans for the iPhone lineup. Here’s some of what is being considered:

A “Pro” or “Max” model, that is noticeably thicker than current model (over 15mm, versus 11.6mm for existing iPhone), to incorporate a battery with almost triple the duration of the existing iPhone. This model is also the 3G model. It is targeted for power users and enterprise, meaning people who may use their phone 2-3 days in a row (on a business trip) without accessing a PC or having the time or opportunity to charge it.

Existing iPhone stays the same, along with no 3G, just Edge.

Also being considered, and with engineering and development basically done, is a new entry model, that is slimmer than the iPod Touch (an amazing 6.2mm versus iPod Touch’s already amazing 8mm), and slightly less wide (58.6mm versus 61.8mm for iPod Touch). Screen size is the same; this width reduction comes from the casing. It does not offer video playback and has only 4GB. Could be as low as $159. Name to be determined, internally referred to as iPhone Shuffle, definitely not the final name. Edge, of course.

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17 Comments on Even more rumors: The new iPhones’ specs

Art Vandelay on Tue, 15th Apr 2008 10:28 pm

No offense Doug, but that’s complete bullshit.

Jamie on Tue, 15th Apr 2008 10:42 pm

Who goes on a business trip and can’t charge their phone for 2-3 days? Do they not sleep? Are they staying in backward hotels that don’t have power sockets in the rooms?

Berzerker on Tue, 15th Apr 2008 10:56 pm

Complete BS.

VaughnSC on Wed, 16th Apr 2008 12:02 am

Wouldnt the ‘Max’s’ extra thickness justify a removeable battery instead of putting a 3-times-the-capacity, but still just as unreplaceable, battery?

fred on Wed, 16th Apr 2008 12:03 am

What horrific ethics for you to post rumors from a guy named Doug.

My guy … his name is Tony. That’s who you need to talk to.

Olternaut on Wed, 16th Apr 2008 12:37 am

And what about a multitouch device with the same screen dimensions of the ipod
touch but NO VIDEO PLAYBACK??
Nope……not going to happen!!!

Chris on Wed, 16th Apr 2008 12:55 am

Agreed, apple would not do something as dumb as this

Jesse on Wed, 16th Apr 2008 1:57 am

I fully agree and would put good money on the iPhone Shuffle coming out by the end of the year! Nice job Dr.

Andy on Wed, 16th Apr 2008 2:28 am

iPhone Shuffle?
http://flickr.com/photos/superfrunny/2366732510

Kurt on Wed, 16th Apr 2008 3:29 am

no 3G? I think not.

LeAstrale on Wed, 16th Apr 2008 4:49 am

Jamie: Not many i guess.. but that said i have a Nokia N95 now it barely lasts 1Â½ day and thats not enough i would say at least 2 days of normal usage battery life

Sebdude on Wed, 16th Apr 2008 6:05 am

I think it’s complelely possible that they will introduce a second or third type iPhone, but a iPhone shuffle with no video playback, thats in the complete opposite directions Apple was heading with it’s current iPod line. The Nano, Classic and Touch all have video playback, why in the world you want to introduce a iPhone without video playback. Neither do i believe it would be smart to introduce a thicker iPhone 3G model, since the current model is really small and if you make it thicker, it would become an iPhone Treo… bad idea… Just update the current model with 3g and another cam infront of the bezel.

fok on Wed, 16th Apr 2008 6:17 am

Why would anyone want a new iPhone without 3G? Maybe in the US, but for the rest of the world 3G is a must.

ariel on Wed, 16th Apr 2008 11:41 am

it’s possible but if true it will be more like a 8G, 16G, 32G, with a 4G completetly out of the picture do to flash memory being so cheap right now, I also don’t see them building another EDGE model do to the fact that the iPhone will be available in places where there’s only 3G, even At&t CEO came out and said everything on their network will be 3G within a few months

Michael on Wed, 16th Apr 2008 2:37 pm

Thicker!! Total BS.

Richie on Thu, 17th Apr 2008 7:11 am

1. Who has not the opp. to charge his phone in 3 days? While sleeping???
2. Thicker? With point 1, there’s no need…
3. 3G? 3G!!!
4. iPhone shuffle??? LOL - without screen or what??? LOL
5. Without video??? LOL - it’s in every nano!!! LOL

Sorry, but this is complete BS.

David_E on Sat, 19th Apr 2008 1:39 pm

This is a cool discussion, but what I really want to know is where is the iPod Touch Pro, the one that is at least 1.5 the size as the iPod Touch and has PDA as in Newton… as in iPod Newton?

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