According to a research report published by analyst Daniel Amir from Lazard Captial Markets; Apple is working on two new iPhones.
He believes that Apple is working on a high-end iPhone with 32 GB of flash memory and a low-end 3G version which will be released in June.
Here are some of the details from Daneil Amir's research report:
- Apple is working on two new iPhones: a high-end model and a low-end model. (iPhone firmware 3.0 beta which is currently available to developers of iPhone Developer Program has already revealed code references to two new iPhones and a new iPod Touch.)
- The low-end version is expected to work only over 3G and might not have Wi-Fi support.
- The high-end version will have storage capacity of 32 GB; twice that of the low-end version. (This might be possible as Toshiba announced in August that they would begin mass production of higher density 32GB NAND Flash chips in the 4th quarter of 2008.)
- The high-end version will also include camera improvements. (We have heard rumors that the new iPhone will have video capabilities and allow users to take higher resolution photos.)
- Apple might release the low-end version only in the fast-growing, emerging markets of Brazil, Russia, India, and China.
- The high-end version is expected to be released in North America and Europe.
- Production of new iPhone models is expected to begin in April and ramped up in May, and could be announced in June. (This is also in line with the comments made by Phil Schiller, Apple’s Senior Vice President of Worldwide Product Marketing to David Pogue of New York Times at Macworld 2009 that the annual product cycle for iPhone is June.)
The analyst has cited "channel partner" as the source for his research report.
We have always believed that Apple should have more than one iPhone model under its portfolio, this could be one way of addressing it.
What do you think?
[via CNET]
what about the flash light for the camera?
ill be to broke to upgrade anyways.
As long as it has all the rumor3d stuff that we have been talking about in other posts I will be ready to upgrade in June
Sounds great, but hopefully the high end model wont be pricey.
Seeing as the software is getting closer and closer to seamlessly streaming documents, photos, music, videos, etc. from your home computer, I see no need for higher storage space.
Well if the new iPhone only features more storage and a better camera I think I'll just keep with my 16gb iPhone and upgrade next year to the new new iPhone
"I am quite confident that Apple will release the next generation iPhone in June but I doubt they will release two new iPhone models." I remember I was going to comment predicting the release of a high end and a low end versions when you first wrote that but still can't think of what the differences might be. I think Apple wants to go back to where they started… $600 or at least $400. Forget the competion, we know the iPhone wins. The only way they can raise the price is by competing with itself and offering 2 new iPhones. I doubt a bigger hard alone is swaying many customers towards the pricier one, but other factors might.
sounds great but the low end version does not sound interesting as it is expected to work only 3G and might not have Wi Fi support and I doubt the High version is pricey http://www.itboons.com
It would be pretty shocking if there wasn't a 32gb iPhone on the cards for June. That can't be it though if Apple expect many to upgrade from the 3G…
Doesn't surprise me. Apple is constantly improving their products.
I agree.
More RAM, more storage and better camera, bye bye iPhone 2G XD
What about a better battery. . . Apple has been advertising a 5 year 1000 charge laptop battery. with long usage times between charges.
HP has something similar that is deemed to be "ultra safe" (no more laptop fires) and be able to charge to 80% capacity in under an hour
– that along with the background app and more efficient screen should allow days vs hours between charges if the technology is available for iPhone batteries
I would upgrade, but you just can't believe everything you read. I mean a while back there were rumors of an iPhone Nano. So… I'll just wait and see.
Will the high end iPhone version be 3G?
Yup, in fact we are hearing rumors that the next generation iPhone will support faster Internet connectivity:
http://www.iphonehacks.com/2009/03/apples-new-iphone-to-support-significantly-faster-internet-connectivity.html
But as you mentioned earlier, these are just rumors so we should accept them with a pinch of salt. But we can expect Apple to significantly up the ante against competition from upcoming smartphones such as Palm Pre.
I hope the price point stays where to be honest because $200 sounds perfect. And sorry to say, but not even Apple is immune to the economy. A lot of people already has the 3G so there's no way to get a renewal on their contracts for cheaper phones. So, they must sway the 2G and Blackberry crowds to join them, or even new comers in the smartphone world.
But anything in the midst of 400$ would definitely hinder sales, especially when most people worry about their job futures rather than a plastic phone.
Andrew Said:
"especially when most people worry about their job futures rather than a plastic phone."
The truth is… those who have an iPhone now does not have the reason to worry bout their job… Neither do I…. O owe an iPhone 3G and I know why I can allow this to myself… it is very simple… I am from Hungary, but I live, work and study in Scotland. You think I must do it hard to stay alive? no I dont have to. as u can see my english is almost as good as my mother lng (Hungarian)… I can make myself clear to others easily, my comm skills are perfect… and even more important… not every scottish person does their job as good as I do mine… therefore: I dont have to worry 'bout my job. and yet something more important… I can keep my iPhone and use it as I supposed to use it… Recession is a disadvantage for those only who are scared about their future… I am not. even if thing will go wrong. I wont sit down and say "shit"… I go and find another job… (this is difficult for lazy ppl only… not ppl like me…)
so… I say… stop crying and stand onto your feet and show who you are… someone who owes an iPhone… which means: you are a respectful person… and you will be…
Nano U suck dude ! Rofl that statement of u being a perfect conversator just took me off haha.
ill go broke TO upgrade
Is it possible to release in June ???
I can't find any information about that 32GB iPhone3G in http://www.apple.com.
before the time it might be all rumors but if it launched so its amazing.
i also agree with it the launching of it prove it truths.
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