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Speculation: Apple Working On LTE for the iPhone

Alex Heath ∙ Updated January 24, 2016

Could Apple possibly be working on implementing LTE technology into the next iPhone? LTE (Long Term Evolution) is a new wireless data technology that is supposed to offer higher peak throughputs and better data performance. Following 3G, LTE is the next stage in the evolution of wireless data technologies.

A new Apple job posting hints that the company is looking to implement LTE into their iOS platform. While LTE knowledge has been part of other Apple job requirements, this specific job listing is the first time that LTE has been called a "specific duty."

This job listing is not necessarily empirical proof that Apple will implement LTE in the near future, but it's definitely a strong indication of Apple's roadmap for iOS...

Near-Field Communication (NFC) to Be Embedded in the iPhone 5?

Jeff Benjamin ∙ Updated October 23, 2016

By now you've likely heard lots of chatter about Near Field Communication, as it's being touted as the next big breakthrough in mobile payment methods.

Basically NFC allows mobile device owners to use their phones to make purchases, eliminating the need for credit cards.

Google is already highly interested in the technology as evident by its inclusion in the Nexus S by Samsung. Now reports are surfacing that NFC will be included in the iPhone 5 as well...

Will a Qualcomm Baseband Grace the Innards of the iPhone 5?

Jeff Benjamin ∙ January 22, 2011

More potential iPhone 5 goodies to start your weekend off right. Well known Italian hacker, Zibri, has documented his findings from a recent decompile of the latest version of iTunes, uncovering some interesting tidbits.

According to him, the decompile uncovered two files that are quick and easy indicators that future iPhone basebands will be Qualcomm Based. What does this mean for the future of the iPhone?

iPhone 5 Launch Scheduled for “Summer At The Earliest”

Alex Heath ∙ January 21, 2011

Rumors about the iPhone 5 and iOS 4.3 have been running rampant lately. While a lot of "leaks" and speculation has been made about Apple's major upcoming version of iOS, not much has been said about the iPhone 5's hardware. All we've heard is a report from Engadget that the iPhone 5 will be a "total redesign" of the current version.

The mysterious device is rumored to have Apple's new A5 CPU processor, a universal baseband for all carriers, and a larger display with no home button. No specific launch date has been set, and apparently only the head honchos at Apple have access to iPhone 5 prototypes.

The iPhone 5 was rumored to have hit the testing stage back in October of 2010, so it's not a stretch to say that field testing units are in circulation at Cupertino. Apple has yet to divulge any direct information about the iPhone 5, but a new report claims that we won't be seeing a product launch before summer. That is, unless one gets left in a bar again...

Internally Leaked Screenshots Confirming Multitouch Gestures in iOS 4.3

Alex Heath ∙ January 20, 2011

It looks as though the iPad won't be the only one to get the new multitouch gestures unearthed in the iOS 4.3 beta. Boy Genius has released some iPhone screenshots that are claimed to come from internal testing at Apple's headquarters in Cupertino.

We recently reported on the rumor that the next major version of the iPhone would have no home button. Instead, it was supposed that iOS would use multitouch gestures (two, three, four fingers, etc.) to replace the functionality of the home button.

This new report seems to support the theory of no home button on the iPhone 5. Apparently, Apple has been testing multitouch gestures on the iPhone (there is nothing to clarify if the screenshots are associated with new hardware) internally for quite some time...

Details About the iPhone 5 Start Emerging

Sébastien Page ∙ Updated March 27, 2018

Now that we're done with our round of Verizon iPhone rumors, it's time for the interweb to come up with a whole new set of speculations, leaks, and unverified information about a new device: the iPhone 5.

That's Engadget who started this new rumor mill by citing multiple sources (anonymous, of course) who claim to have details about the iPhone 5, set to launch sometimes this summer...

iOS 4.3 Reveals New iPhone and iPad Models

Guest Author ∙ January 13, 2011

It’s been less than 24 hours since Apple started seeding iOS 4.3 Beta to developers and we’ve already found out many new features the new OS brings, but news doesn’t stop there.

The eagle-eyed folks over at Engadget have made another interesting discovery. Within the iOS 4.3 Beta code there are references to two new iPhone models and three new iPad models. The model names that appear include iPhone (4,1 and 4,2) and iPad (2,1, 2,2, and 2,3)...

New Verizon iPhone Could Significantly Alter Apple’s Release Strategy

Jeff Benjamin ∙ January 12, 2011

One of the things that concerns me about the release of the Verizon iPhone 4, is how this anomaly in the iPhone release schedule will change Apple's strategy. Will it change it at all? Will it be business as usual come June 2011? The main group of people that are potentially impacted from this change are current iPhone owners, AT&T customers.

Are we still likely to see the next iteration of the iPhone released this summer, or does this bring significant change to what we've all grown accustomed to over the years?

Too Many Facts Point to Imminent Verizon iPhone Announcement – A Detailed Timeline

Jeff Benjamin ∙ Updated August 16, 2024

I know it's unlikely, but perhaps you've heard a thing or two about an upcoming little announcement regarding the iPhone, and some mobile carrier called Verizon. Sarcasm aside, let's look at the latest details that we've gathered about the iPhone's inevitable jump from AT&T exclusivity to CDMA land.

Join us as we take a look at some of the most interesting facts about this mobile landscape changing event. Face it, the Verizon iPhone is real, and it's right around the corner...

New Photos May Provide Clues About the Verizon iPhone

Jeff Benjamin ∙ Updated August 16, 2024

Are these the latest photos of the Verizon iPhone? Quite possibly. The fact that these skeletal snapshots are devoid of any drastic changes just may be indicative that we're looking at the real deal here.

Inside, we examine three additional photos that highlight the subtle changes between the current iPhone 4, and what may possibly be Apple's first foray into Verizon land...

Next iPhone to Sport Dual Core CPU?

Jeff Benjamin ∙ Updated March 18, 2019

The iPad rumors have been heating up as of late, with one analyst making speculations about what'll be under the hood of the popular tablet's next iteration. These rumors suggest that the iPad 2, or whatever Apple decides to call the iPad's yet to be named successor, will feature a dual core chip.

While that's not a surprising suggestion, seeing as both Motorola and RIM have dual core tablets on the horizon, what did catch our eye is the revelation that the next iPhone might follow suit...

Anyone Know Where We Can Get a Decent CDMA Engineer?

Jeff Benjamin ∙ December 10, 2010

If you happen to know, give Apple a call, because they're looking as well; that is according to a recent posting on the Cupertino based company's hiring website.

The Cellular Systems Performance Engineer position in particular mentions that the candidate be familiar with various forms of CDMA tech, among other preferences.

Hmm, now if we could just figure out why in the world Apple would need a CDMA engineer. Anyone know? We're drawing a blank here.

[AppleInsider]