Jun 14

iPhone 3G Three

Maybe Apple should have called the new iPhone "333," because there may be a few reasons to do that, especially after I heard the latest iPhone news. What do you think? I know - it doesn't make sense, but I can clear things out in an instant! We have the 3G thing, right? Now, it seems there's also a third sensor inside the 3G iPhone! Also, since this new iPhone is practically the third update to the smartphone from Apple...here you have it - "333!"

iPhone Proximity Sensor

According to a recent report by iLounge, when compared to the previous "2.5G" iPhone, the iPhone 3G has an extra sensor. The purpose of this sensor is not officially confirmed, and some say this is not what it seems to be. How can that be possible?

Well, the original iPhone had two front-mounted sensors - one proximity sensor and one ambient light sensor, to be more specific. Why would the 3G iPhone need an additional proximity sensor?

According to iLounge, the iPhone 3G will have better face proximity detection with the help of this additional sensor. Obviously, better face detection would make me think about an additional camera, so video conferencing can finally arrive on the iPhone. Unfortunately, Steve Jobs didn't say anything about a front-facing camera design at the WWDC, and this makes me wonder...

Do you think the 3G iPhone still has some hidden secrets? Is it possible to see Apple changing its product release strategy so much, that only part of the final features are revealed when announcing a product for release in less than a month? Feel free to drop your comments, because I have no idea, to be honest!