Introducing the 4th generation iphone

Holy nerdgasm, batman!  The "iphone 4g" has made a surprise appearance on all of the tech websites on the internets today.  Who would've thought?  If this is in fact a leak (I have my doubts), I know Apple and Steve must be absolutely livid right now.  Some of the new and bold features this phone includes:

• Sleeker look.  The back is no longer beveled, and the former plastic trim is now metallic.  The back of the phone appears to have a glass or ceramic look to it, which gives the phone huge sex appeal, in my opinion.
• It is a tad heavier, yet thinner than the 3gs
• Front facing camera (make way for video-calling apps)
• A better camera on the backside with an LED flash.  I would imagine this will be at least a 5mpx camera, possibly an 8mpx.  
• Dual microphones (presumably for noise cancellation)
• MicroSIM slot

The guys at gizmodo seem pretty confident that this is in fact the iphone of 2010.  I don't doubt the legitimacy of that claim, because they are the pro's, but I'm a bit skeptical that this thing was lost in a random bar, and somehow landed in the hands of one of the largest tech websites around today.  Also, I don't think this iphone will be known as the "iphone 4g."  While this will be the iphone 4g, as in the 4th generation of the device, I think that would cause confusion with the coming of the 4g network on Sprint's network.

Will I be getting this phone?  I'm not sure.  At the present moment, I doubt it.  I have grown quite cynical of Apple, Steve Jobs, and the way that they do business.  Apple has a lot of power in the mobile market at the present, but I think that their close-minded CEO and their restrictive nature as an employer will have a negative effect on their company and their products in the long run.  But hey, if I buy an Android device and am not happy with it, I will definitely be carrying around one of these puppies (given the iphone on Verizon rumors are legit) in the future.  No matter who runs the company, or how they run it...as a consumer, if you put out the best product on the market, I will buy it.  I will admit that the manliness and clean edges of this phone is very appealing to me.  If you want to know more about this iphone on steroids, head on over to gizmodo and check out the exclusive article, chock full of pics and video.


Update:  The rumor is now that the new iphone will be tagged the iphone HD.  

Droid Incredible - Taking Big Red to Another Level

Over the course of last week, it was announced that Verizon would be officially launching the Droid Incredible (made by HTC) on April 29th.  Truth be told, if you're not into gadgets and cell phones, you most likely have a very limited knowledge of this impressive device.  However, this smartphone has had a few brief appearances and a nip slip or two within the geek community, giving it quite the nerd herd following.

So what exactly is the Droid Incredible and what does it have to offer?  Well, lets begin with a few specs, shall we?

In my opinion, this is the smartphone that will push Big Red (Verizon) to another level of doing business.  To date, Verizon has had a very tight selection of quality smart phones available to their huge customer base.  The closest they have to a competition-level smart phone is the Motorolla Droid, which is already outdated in terms of hardware.  While I am in no way discrediting the power and the quality of the Moto Droid, it simply will not be able to compete on the same level as the Droid Incredible, EVO 4G, and iphone 4g will.

The Droid Incredible is a savior to many Verizon customers who have been wanting a great touchscreen phone with a satisfying user experience for a very long time.  It goes on preorder on April 19th (today), and will arrive in Verizon stores on April 29th.  Coming from a tired and frustrated Crackberry user, it would be in your best interest not to get between me and the nearest Verizon Wireless on that day!  I can't wait to get my foot in the door of the mobile gaming scene, finally!  If I can get ahold of a respectable web cam before April 29th, I will possibly do an unboxing video, as well as a video review.

HTC EVO 4G - aka HTC Supersonic

In today's CTIA conference, Sprint unveiled their HTC EVO 4G handset.  Sales are expected to begin this summer, however, a price has yet to be mentioned.  This phone is pretty remarkable.  So remarkable, in fact, that I figured I would dedicate a blog entry to it.  Specs for the EVO 4G are quite nice.

• First device to run on Sprint's 4G WiMax Ev-DO Rev. A network
• 4.3in WVGA display, 800x554 res
• 1GHz Snapdragon QSD8650 processor
• 1GB flash ROM, 512 MB RAM
• 8 megapixel camera, 720p HD video capture
• 1.3 megapixel front facing camera
• HDMI output (allows for outsourcing media in HD quality)
• 802.11b/g WiFi
• 1500 mAh battery
• 8GB MicroSD
• Android 2.1
• Mobile hotspot connectivity (supports up to 8 devices)
• Built-in rear kickstand for hands-free viewing
• Media player, 3.5mm headset jack
• FM radio (Amazon mp3 store)
• Weight of 6oz

Judging by the specs alone, this device will become the new standard in wireless.  It has a powerful camera, as well as a front facing camera, a beautiful display, HD output, 1GB of built in memory and 512MB of RAM, which will run apps at blazing fast speeds.  Not to mention it will be running on a 4G connection.  Although I'm not a user of Sprint's network, and never have been, this phone is very tempting.  I'm sure there will be more information to come on the development of this device in the near future, but for now, this thing is the definition of envy.

CTIA Conference 2010

So tomorrow (today) is the CTIA Wireless event of 2010, where all major wireless providers, manufacturers, and third-party product companies will meet to reveal and discuss upcoming wireless devices and trends.  I'm stoked about this for a handful of reasons:

• Nexus One - Verizon is supposed to officially announce the Nexus One release on their CDMA network.  It is rumored that the device will begin to sell almost as soon as it is announced.  At the moment, this is the phone that is at the top of my list, and I am due for an upgrade in April.
• HTC Incredible - This is another phone being announced by Verizon.  While there have been a few leaks in regards to this device, multiple sources have reported conflicting hardware specs, so no one is quite sure what to expect.  Rumors have it that this device will launch within the next two weeks.
• HTC Supersonic - Easily the gadget with the most hype this year.  The HTC Supersonic will be Sprint's first phone to run on their 4G network.  It features a rather large (4.3 inch) screen and a 1GHZ Snapdragon processor.
• Dell Mini 5 - This beastly looking device has been spotted in the wild on multiple occasions, and has even made its way into the hands of the good folks over at engadget.  With a 5 inch display, a front facing 5mpx camera, and an Android OS, this gadget has the potential to be a game changer in the mobile industry.

While there will most definitely be other exciting updates that will surface tomorrow, these are the few that I am most excited about personally.  As if coverage of the event were hard to find, I will post an update tomorrow with a recap of the devices that peak my interest.  So stay tuned.