Next-gen iPhone evidence lurking in latest firmware?

Could Apple possibly be working on another iPhone? Well, yes, of course -- but Mac Rumors may have stumbled upon the first solid evidence that there's a major hardware revision in the works (and no, we're not necessarily talking about the nano). Seems that the latest firmware revisions have some juicy metadata buried deep within that refers to a product code of "iPhone2,1" -- a decidedly higher number than the "iPhone1,2" representing the current iPhone 3G. What's more, an ad network is reporting web hits from an iPhone2,1, so it looks like this is very much the real deal; only question is, just what the heck is it?

[codeyh Posted Jan 28th 2009 11:15PM]

CDMA iPhone? yes please.

[bonesb Posted Jan 28th 2009 11:23PM]

I absofrickinlutely hope so. I'm so tired of ATT's network sometimes I could just scream - can you hear me now?

I know, I could hardly resist...

[Squid7085 Posted Jan 29th 2009 12:16AM]

An LTE/CDMA phone is more likely. I don't see Apple throwing in for a CDMA phone ever. Its on its way out.

[(Unverified) Posted Jan 28th 2009 11:42PM]

This just in: Apple working on updates to its product line!

[Esquire0399 Posted Jan 29th 2009 12:36AM]

This is exactly what I thought when I read this. I'm not sure I understand why this is such a big deal. It's the same routine every year and I doubt it will change any time soon.

[ceric20 Posted Jan 29th 2009 2:00AM]

I dont understand where people are having issues with ATT I see alot of people complaning about there service. Where do you live? in the sticks? I live in Buffalo NY travel all across NYS and i have no problems at all with coverage here. When i had Verizon i had more dead spots.

[(Unverified) Posted Mar 19th 2009 4:34PM]

Same for me! Except in Minneapolis.

[(Unverified) Posted Jan 29th 2009 7:51AM]

OMG, as a apple fan, i cant wait to see what it is..
and i wish it to be a CDMA version :)


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[PEZ Posted Jan 29th 2009 8:02AM]

probably have wigi spec N and call is AIRport for iphone, dual core CPU with a dedicated graphics subsystem (LIKE THE G1) asharper screen (the DENSIST WE'VE EVER RELEASED UNTIL THE NEXT IPOD) and maybe a flash.

Like, wow.

[Jamar Posted Jan 30th 2009 10:11AM]

LOL on the screen. Apple's been left in the dust on this one- the Sharp 931SH has a 1024x600 3.8" screen. Yes- a resolution you'd normally find in a netbook, on a phone screen slightly bigger than the iPhone's. Take that, Apple.

[nwgregg Posted Mar 20th 2009 2:26AM]

this comment is actually a reply to Jamar...

Really, the Sharp 931sh is a Japanese phone and not a smartphone. This hardly competes with Apple. At all.

Sorry, I had to say it.

[(Unverified) Posted Jan 29th 2009 10:48AM]

i would give anything for a iPhone on Verizon............................................................................................................................................................................anything.

[(Unverified) Posted Jan 29th 2009 11:12AM]

iPhone on Verizon? LMAO. Ur complete and utter morons if you ever think Apple will be on Verizon.

Also ur a complete and utter moron if you think Verizon has a better network and/or coverage than AT&T.

[SteveG Posted Jan 29th 2009 12:00PM]

Now there's some good logic.... [/sarcasm]

[Mirage749 Posted Mar 19th 2009 6:27PM]

Well, considering to Consumer Reports, Verizon has the best coverage in 19 of 20 major cities tested. AT&T was third out of four in 16 of 20, last in 2 of 20, and second in 2 of 20.

[(Unverified) Posted Mar 19th 2009 10:07PM]

...good thing it was originally supposed to be on verizon buddy.

[nwgregg Posted Mar 20th 2009 2:27AM]

@corey I am glad you knew that.

[Razor1973 Posted Jan 29th 2009 11:59AM]

MULTITASKING iPhone PLEASE!!!

[(Unverified) Posted Jan 29th 2009 2:54PM]

Jailbreak! The Backgrounder application is quite handy. I've been multitasking for months now and it works great. The only issue is when I stream music and try to use the web browser it sometimes runs out of memory, but then the music just stops. More program memory, flash, and MMS (please MMS) is what I would like to see. I am so sick of entering in the message code/password on viewmymessage.att.com! At least I can paste it in with Clippy now.

[(Unverified) Posted Jan 29th 2009 4:04PM]

- 1st spotting of the "iPhone 2,1" device occured in early October 2008
- Usage picked up in mid-December 2008
- A few dozen distinct "iPhone 2,1" devices have been detected
- Almost exclusively located in south San Francisco Bay Area
- Both AT&T and Wi-Fi connections
[MacRumors]

Apple employees chillin' around San Fran with this iPhone? Could it be the iPhone Nano everyone's been talking about, but Apple doesn't want to release it to the public?

[(Unverified) Posted Jan 29th 2009 8:28PM]

First off! I have had every phone service out there! Verizon, Sprint, T-mobile, Nextel and AT&T. All these carriers have spotty coverage in some areas. Verizon has the best service, but I'm currently on Att. Verizon would completely ruin the iphone with their restrictions and boring interface that they kill every phone with! Verizon is not getting this one!! Keep dreaming!!

[(Unverified) Posted Jan 29th 2009 8:58PM]

maybe Verizon has turned over a new leaf...

ha ;P

[chanocular Posted Jan 29th 2009 10:09PM]

If (keyword is IF) there is to be an IPhone on Verizon, I'd imagine that Apple and Verizon would come to an agreement not to touch the phone's hardware or software, otherwise I believe that Apple would not allow Verizon to have it. 0.o

I can only hope.

[(Unverified) Posted Mar 25th 2009 2:34PM]

Never wonder if tomorrow Apple releases s/w 4.0 that unlocks some freak chip in your current Iphone 3G that will upgrade it to work with CDMA networks