Comments on: UPDATED: Next Gen iPhone to be an Internet Screamer? (802.11n? 3.5G HSPDA+?) http://www.imore.com/2009/03/20/gen-iphone-internet-screamer-80211n/ More of everything iPhone and iPad Sat, 11 Feb 2012 00:44:47 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: steve http://www.imore.com/2009/03/20/gen-iphone-internet-screamer-80211n/comment-page-1/#comment-131540 steve Wed, 17 Mar 2010 16:05:23 +0000 http://www.theiphoneblog.com/?p=7643#comment-131540 <p>Apple is going to pull an A4 variant used in the iPad into this next gen iPhone. I wrote about the platform play that the iPad/iPhone is becoming here, along with the implications of owning their own chips. Next gen iPhone will be FAST</p> <p>http://stevecheney.posterous.com/apple-the-platform-company</p> Apple is going to pull an A4 variant used in the iPad into this next gen iPhone. I wrote about the platform play that the iPad/iPhone is becoming here, along with the implications of owning their own chips. Next gen iPhone will be FAST

http://stevecheney.posterous.com/apple-the-platform-company

]]> By: Eric http://www.imore.com/2009/03/20/gen-iphone-internet-screamer-80211n/comment-page-1/#comment-36811 Eric Mon, 23 Mar 2009 12:24:12 +0000 http://www.theiphoneblog.com/?p=7643#comment-36811 <p>Oh 3.5g exists on ATT. I get stuff done on my handheld. My Nokia E71 pulls 3.5 almost all the time, and it is FAST.</p> Oh 3.5g exists on ATT. I get stuff done on my handheld. My Nokia E71 pulls 3.5 almost all the time, and it is FAST.

]]> By: Eric http://www.imore.com/2009/03/20/gen-iphone-internet-screamer-80211n/comment-page-1/#comment-36810 Eric Mon, 23 Mar 2009 12:22:41 +0000 http://www.theiphoneblog.com/?p=7643#comment-36810 <p>Oh 3.5g exists on ATT. I get stuff done on my handheld.</p> Oh 3.5g exists on ATT. I get stuff done on my handheld.

]]> By: Omari James http://www.imore.com/2009/03/20/gen-iphone-internet-screamer-80211n/comment-page-1/#comment-36584 Omari James Sat, 21 Mar 2009 07:59:38 +0000 http://www.theiphoneblog.com/?p=7643#comment-36584 <p>Well I have never heard anything about AT&T and 3.5G. I never seen one blog anywhere about it so that's something I have to research about.</p> Well I have never heard anything about AT&T and 3.5G. I never seen one blog anywhere about it so that’s something I have to research about.

]]> By: Andrew http://www.imore.com/2009/03/20/gen-iphone-internet-screamer-80211n/comment-page-1/#comment-36581 Andrew Sat, 21 Mar 2009 05:56:45 +0000 http://www.theiphoneblog.com/?p=7643#comment-36581 <p>Note that it's HSDPA (High-speed Downlink Packet Access) and not HSPDA ...</p> Note that it’s HSDPA (High-speed Downlink Packet Access) and not HSPDA …

]]> By: RF9 http://www.imore.com/2009/03/20/gen-iphone-internet-screamer-80211n/comment-page-1/#comment-36575 RF9 Sat, 21 Mar 2009 03:59:52 +0000 http://www.theiphoneblog.com/?p=7643#comment-36575 <p>Oh Palm Pre does exist alright. You just can't buy it yet. By the time you can buy iPhone 3, you can buy Pre. That's all that matters for that.</p> <p>I think faster browsing on iPhone 3 means higher speed HSDPA (iPhone 3G has relatively slow HSDPA as compared to other smart phones available,) 802.11n, and faster processor and/or memory.</p> Oh Palm Pre does exist alright. You just can’t buy it yet. By the time you can buy iPhone 3, you can buy Pre. That’s all that matters for that.

I think faster browsing on iPhone 3 means higher speed HSDPA (iPhone 3G has relatively slow HSDPA as compared to other smart phones available,) 802.11n, and faster processor and/or memory.

]]> By: kyleshankles http://www.imore.com/2009/03/20/gen-iphone-internet-screamer-80211n/comment-page-1/#comment-36551 kyleshankles Sat, 21 Mar 2009 00:25:07 +0000 http://www.theiphoneblog.com/?p=7643#comment-36551 <p>If I was a cell phone company and I seen a phone that has been out for nearly a year, itnwould be easy for me to put faster CPU's and better RAM in it. I say just wait until iPhone 3rd generation. You'll soon see.</p> If I was a cell phone company and I seen a phone that has been out for nearly a year, itnwould be easy for me to put faster CPU’s and better RAM in it. I say just wait until iPhone 3rd generation. You’ll soon see.

]]> By: Bob http://www.imore.com/2009/03/20/gen-iphone-internet-screamer-80211n/comment-page-1/#comment-36549 Bob Fri, 20 Mar 2009 23:37:09 +0000 http://www.theiphoneblog.com/?p=7643#comment-36549 <p>Remember the PALM PRE doesnot exist.</p> Remember the PALM PRE doesnot exist.

]]> By: Will http://www.imore.com/2009/03/20/gen-iphone-internet-screamer-80211n/comment-page-1/#comment-36548 Will Fri, 20 Mar 2009 23:31:08 +0000 http://www.theiphoneblog.com/?p=7643#comment-36548 <p>802.11n won't make browsing on your iPhone faster than browsing with 802.11g. The advantage of 802.11n will be greater range and more consistent reception.</p> <p>Upgrading HSPA to 7.2 or 14.4 Mbps <em>might</em> make browsing a bit faster if the network will support it.</p> <p>Upgrading to HSPA+ may also speed up browsing speeds. AT&T hinted at using HSPA+ while other networks like Telstra have already rolled out 21 Mbps HSPA+ in certain areas. I doubt we'll see the iPhone with HSPA+ in 2009 though.</p> <p>What I would <em>REALLY</em> like to see is a faster CPU. The REAL reason why browsing on the iPhone is slow is the 412 MHz ARM11 CPU. The Palm Pre is infinitely faster as its 600MHz+ TI OMAP3 Cortex-A8 CPU has 3x the processing power of the CPU in the iPhone. </p> <p>A few HTC phones will be released later this year with similar CPUs from Qualcomm so I predict that Apple is also likely to upgrade the iPhone with these next-gen CPUs.</p> 802.11n won’t make browsing on your iPhone faster than browsing with 802.11g. The advantage of 802.11n will be greater range and more consistent reception.

Upgrading HSPA to 7.2 or 14.4 Mbps might make browsing a bit faster if the network will support it.

Upgrading to HSPA+ may also speed up browsing speeds. AT&T hinted at using HSPA+ while other networks like Telstra have already rolled out 21 Mbps HSPA+ in certain areas. I doubt we’ll see the iPhone with HSPA+ in 2009 though.

What I would REALLY like to see is a faster CPU. The REAL reason why browsing on the iPhone is slow is the 412 MHz ARM11 CPU. The Palm Pre is infinitely faster as its 600MHz+ TI OMAP3 Cortex-A8 CPU has 3x the processing power of the CPU in the iPhone.

A few HTC phones will be released later this year with similar CPUs from Qualcomm so I predict that Apple is also likely to upgrade the iPhone with these next-gen CPUs.

]]> By: Adam http://www.imore.com/2009/03/20/gen-iphone-internet-screamer-80211n/comment-page-1/#comment-36539 Adam Fri, 20 Mar 2009 21:28:41 +0000 http://www.theiphoneblog.com/?p=7643#comment-36539 <p>@duodenum, That's a dream come true.</p> @duodenum, That’s a dream come true.

]]> By: BMartin http://www.imore.com/2009/03/20/gen-iphone-internet-screamer-80211n/comment-page-1/#comment-36538 BMartin Fri, 20 Mar 2009 21:28:37 +0000 http://www.theiphoneblog.com/?p=7643#comment-36538 <p>I thought 802.11n was already announced</p> I thought 802.11n was already announced

]]> By: scottb http://www.imore.com/2009/03/20/gen-iphone-internet-screamer-80211n/comment-page-1/#comment-36535 scottb Fri, 20 Mar 2009 21:08:08 +0000 http://www.theiphoneblog.com/?p=7643#comment-36535 <p>@Keil,</p> <p>That's the only really good reason. I am going to bite the bullet even though mine is new too.</p> <p>Scott</p> @Keil,

That’s the only really good reason. I am going to bite the bullet even though mine is new too.

Scott

]]> By: duodenum http://www.imore.com/2009/03/20/gen-iphone-internet-screamer-80211n/comment-page-1/#comment-36522 duodenum Fri, 20 Mar 2009 19:16:57 +0000 http://www.theiphoneblog.com/?p=7643#comment-36522 <p>this speed would hopefully allow OTA syncing.</p> <p>I would love to just set it up to sync daily at 2am when connected to my home 802.11n wifi network.</p> this speed would hopefully allow OTA syncing.

I would love to just set it up to sync daily at 2am when connected to my home 802.11n wifi network.

]]> By: Keil Miller http://www.imore.com/2009/03/20/gen-iphone-internet-screamer-80211n/comment-page-1/#comment-36520 Keil Miller Fri, 20 Mar 2009 19:05:48 +0000 http://www.theiphoneblog.com/?p=7643#comment-36520 <p>I would really like to have an iPhone with 802.11n. I just bought a time capsule one week before the new one came out that allowed both basebands to run simultaneously. Damn.</p> I would really like to have an iPhone with 802.11n. I just bought a time capsule one week before the new one came out that allowed both basebands to run simultaneously. Damn.

]]> By: Rene Ritchie http://www.imore.com/2009/03/20/gen-iphone-internet-screamer-80211n/comment-page-1/#comment-36517 Rene Ritchie Fri, 20 Mar 2009 18:57:06 +0000 http://www.theiphoneblog.com/?p=7643#comment-36517 <p>Combined with a CPU and GPU boost to render and throw pixels around, and 802.11n would definitely make internet speeds faster. Also, factor in new WebKit 2D/3D animation via HTML5/CSS...</p> <p>Again, pieces, please arrange yourself into nice puzzle. Thanks!</p> Combined with a CPU and GPU boost to render and throw pixels around, and 802.11n would definitely make internet speeds faster. Also, factor in new WebKit 2D/3D animation via HTML5/CSS…

Again, pieces, please arrange yourself into nice puzzle. Thanks!

]]> By: Adam http://www.imore.com/2009/03/20/gen-iphone-internet-screamer-80211n/comment-page-1/#comment-36514 Adam Fri, 20 Mar 2009 18:48:31 +0000 http://www.theiphoneblog.com/?p=7643#comment-36514 <p>Well, they DID mention that iPhone 3.0 will allow video streaming in hd quality, and with 802.11n it could happen wirelessly via apple tv or TO that supposed small wifi display that's been rumoured.</p> <p>Could also include that rumoured apple tablet/netbook in some way..? Possibly for tethering with Bluetooth over wifi for less bogged tethering speeds.</p> <p>Maybe they'll offer the apple netbook/tablet subsidized through AT&T in a combo plan with the iPhone with a small add-on for extra data and to allow tethering..</p> <p>Oh god I'm getting carried away..</p> Well, they DID mention that iPhone 3.0 will allow video streaming in hd quality, and with 802.11n it could happen wirelessly via apple tv or TO that supposed small wifi display that’s been rumoured.

Could also include that rumoured apple tablet/netbook in some way..? Possibly for tethering with Bluetooth over wifi for less bogged tethering speeds.

Maybe they’ll offer the apple netbook/tablet subsidized through AT&T in a combo plan with the iPhone with a small add-on for extra data and to allow tethering..

Oh god I’m getting carried away..

]]> By: Omari James http://www.imore.com/2009/03/20/gen-iphone-internet-screamer-80211n/comment-page-1/#comment-36513 Omari James Fri, 20 Mar 2009 18:47:40 +0000 http://www.theiphoneblog.com/?p=7643#comment-36513 <p>I knew they would eventually add N on the iPhone. I have a iMac and a N router by linksys. I think this is personally a good reason to save up my coins to get the new iPhone.</p> I knew they would eventually add N on the iPhone. I have a iMac and a N router by linksys. I think this is personally a good reason to save up my coins to get the new iPhone.

]]> By: Jose H http://www.imore.com/2009/03/20/gen-iphone-internet-screamer-80211n/comment-page-1/#comment-36512 Jose H Fri, 20 Mar 2009 18:47:23 +0000 http://www.theiphoneblog.com/?p=7643#comment-36512 <p>I agree with AdMm. Snoogins</p> <p>.....whatever that means.</p> I agree with AdMm. Snoogins

…..whatever that means.

]]> By: JDM http://www.imore.com/2009/03/20/gen-iphone-internet-screamer-80211n/comment-page-1/#comment-36510 JDM Fri, 20 Mar 2009 18:40:06 +0000 http://www.theiphoneblog.com/?p=7643#comment-36510 <p>I agree with Scott. It's not going to do much.</p> I agree with Scott. It’s not going to do much.

]]> By: scottb http://www.imore.com/2009/03/20/gen-iphone-internet-screamer-80211n/comment-page-1/#comment-36508 scottb Fri, 20 Mar 2009 18:38:00 +0000 http://www.theiphoneblog.com/?p=7643#comment-36508 <p>802.11n is NOT going to make browsing faster. Sheesh.</p> 802.11n is NOT going to make browsing faster. Sheesh.

]]> By: Jeffdc5 http://www.imore.com/2009/03/20/gen-iphone-internet-screamer-80211n/comment-page-1/#comment-36507 Jeffdc5 Fri, 20 Mar 2009 18:36:27 +0000 http://www.theiphoneblog.com/?p=7643#comment-36507 <p>God I hope they really really really work on battery life first this would be a disaster if they don't</p> God I hope they really really really work on battery life first this would be a disaster if they don’t

]]> By: j http://www.imore.com/2009/03/20/gen-iphone-internet-screamer-80211n/comment-page-1/#comment-36506 j Fri, 20 Mar 2009 18:27:56 +0000 http://www.theiphoneblog.com/?p=7643#comment-36506 <p>having 802.11n seems logical in a possible new hardware release. but they didnt include it in the 3g, so who knows?</p> having 802.11n seems logical in a possible new hardware release. but they didnt include it in the 3g, so who knows?

]]> By: AdMm http://www.imore.com/2009/03/20/gen-iphone-internet-screamer-80211n/comment-page-1/#comment-36504 AdMm Fri, 20 Mar 2009 18:24:21 +0000 http://www.theiphoneblog.com/?p=7643#comment-36504 <p>Snoogins.</p> Snoogins.

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