More Details on the Next-Generation iPhone Leaking Out

Rumors are flying fast and quick about the new iPhone model that is widely expected to be released this summer. Some of these say this device will be faster in several ways.

For example, there is a report that this phone will offer much faster Internet access. Specifically, a move to a faster version of 3G cellular-wireless networking which offers 7.2 Mbps downloads and 2 Mbps uploads... under ideal conditions, of course.

The current model offers 3.6 Mbps downloads, but AT&T is in the process of upgrading its 3G network to support the faster speeds. Many European carriers have done this already.

It's also possible this device could support 802.11n, a faster version of Wi-Fi. The previous models have 802.11b/g.

A 1 GHz Processor?
In addition, there have been persistent reports that the next-generation iPhone will have a faster processor. According to new but unconfirmed reports, this will be a 1 GHz chip from Marvell.

When the PXA168 was unveiled, Marvell promised that will offer the processing capabilities of an entry-level laptop in a phone, including  Adobe Flash playback, image processing, and video conferencing. However, just because a device's processor is capable of handling these tasks doesn't mean the device will include the necessary software.

Still, Adobe says it and Apple are working on a Flash player for the iPhone, and if the third-generation model is based on the PXA168 it would have the horsepower for this job.

An OLED Screen Too
There have been some earlier rumors about the next iPhone. Among these is one that says it will have an OLED display from LG. This will allow the device to be thinner while using less power.

The system software for this model was recently unveiled, and iPhone 3.0 will bring other new features, including cut-and-paste, Stereo Bluetooth, MMS support, and more.

Source: Silicon Valley Insider and MacRumors