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iPhone SDK 3.1 beta 2, iPhone OS 3.1 beta 2 released

Budi Putra — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 02:50:51 +0000

Following the release of iPhone 3.1 with the accompanying SDK for developers earlier this month, Apple has seeded iPhone developers with iPhone SDK 3.1 beta 2 and iPhone OS 3.1 beta 2. Noticed that the Wi-Fi connection feature offered by the version is “huge for developers“.

Ars Technica wrote:

…beta 2 enables them to connect to their devices wirelessly instead of requiring them to be tethered for development purposes with Instruments. The WiFi connection supports all the same features a developer would get (through Instruments) when tethered.

[via MacRumors]

iPhone 4.0 revealed: Event based modes, scheduled and intellingent device

Budi Putra — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 16:25:53 +0000

Apple has recently pushed out its iPhone 3.1 software for developers, just about two weeks after the iPhone OS 3.0 released. And now, we are talking about the next generation of Apple device: iPhone 4.0. What?!

Yes, that’s revealed based on recent Apple patent fillings. Some new patent applications include event-based modes, scheduled and intelligent communications.

Event-based modes: As shown by above picture, your iPhone 4.0 device could be able to automatically adapt to different locations and life events and reconfigure it’s settings – e.g. switch the sound off and turn on a voicemail when calendar shows that you are in the meeting.

Scheduled communications: somewhat similar to the one above, but describes a way for you to automatically schedule/preset communications activities based on calendar events, your location, caller id and other conditions.

Intelligent communications: You can select appropriate communication modes for incoming communications requests based on a user’s preferences and availability. The device can determine the communication modes of a user based on the current activity and allow the user to provide customized information to his/her contacts.

[via Unwired View]

iPhone 3.1: Better video editing, Bluetooth voice control, vibrating icon moves

Budi Putra — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 00:25:44 +0000

Following the iPhone 3.0 software released just about two weeks ago, Apple has recently pushed out its iPhone 3.1 software with the accompanying SDK for developers. The update improves video editing, app integration and extra speed boosts as well as some minor tweaks.

What’s new in iPhone OS 3.1 Beta build?

Video editing on iPhone 3GS wont overwrite the clip over the original when you are editing a clip.
iPhone vibrates when moving icons
“Fraud Protection” toggle has been added to settings under Safari.
iPhone boot time is now faster.
Voice Control now works over Bluetooth.
New APIs to enable third party apps to access videos and edit them.
Updated AT&T profile to 4.2
Updated modem firmware to 5.08.01
Improvements to OpenGL and Quartz.

[via Redmond Pie, the iPhone Blog]

Job listing reveals upcoming processors & graphics for iPhone

Budi Putra — Thu, 21 May 2009 14:30:08 +0000

Everything can be used as a clue for the next gen iPhone –this time is Apple job listing: “The successful candidate will have excellent understanding and knowledge of processor architecture, specifically ARM and its vector unit NEON. Additional Intel SSE or PowerPC AltiVec is also very helpful. Being able to use processor micro-architecture to write and deliver fast routines is an essential attribute.”

According to SlashGear, that would certainly fit with the most recent specification tips for the upcoming third-generation smartphone, which predict that the iPhone will have double the processing power, together with video recording and editing capabilities.

Regarding upcoming iPhone’s graphics, according to MacRumours, another job listing reveals that Apple is also hiring for someone to deliver “cutting edge embedded video processing” and had “experience working on real-time media and networking applications (WiFi and cellular networks)”

[via SlashGear]

New iPhone could go on sale July 17

Budi Putra — Thu, 21 May 2009 10:30:27 +0000

Yeah, never ending rumors on new iPhone. According to AppleiPhoneApps.com, the new Apple’s device is rumored to go on sale July 17. The site also predicts that the $199 and $299 price tags will remain.

Through its very own Deep Throat–aka a source who is “closely connected to Apple’s hardware development team”–the Web site posted some details on just what the third-generation iPhone will offer. What’s more, it names Friday, July 17, as the release date.

We can’t verify anything right now, but some of the predictions make more sense than others. A July 17 release date is very plausible. Both the iPhone Classic and the iPhone 3G went on sale on Fridays (June 29, 2007, and July 11, 2008, respectively). Apple likes to respect tradition.

[via CNET]

Next-gen iPhone getting WiFi n, FM transmitter, more?

Chris Davies — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 10:38:33 +0000

According to Apple Insider, the upcoming iPhone 3.1 – tipped in the latest Apple firmware leak – will use the Broadcom BCM4329 wireless chip. That chip is known to support advanced power saving features, WiFi draft-n and FM receiving and transmitting, suggesting the new iPhone may be able to stream music to a car stereo.

The current iPhone 3G uses the Broadcom BCM4325, which has an FM receiver. However Apple have locked down its functionality; currently it will only receive short-range FM transmissions from the Nike+ exercise peripheral. Of course, there’s no telling whether Apple will similarly lock down the FM capabilities of the iPhone 3.1; many third-party accessory manufacturers, who already offer a broad range of FM transmitters, will likely be hoping they do.

As for the WiFi n functionality, the newer Broadcom chip supports all manner of MIMO dual-antenna signal boosting and better reception. There’s also a shared Bluetooth and WiFi receive signal path which should save power and space but not at the cost of signal strength.

[via 9to5 Mac]