Mossberg confirms new iPhone to be announced June 8th
We knew Mossberg was an Apple fanboy.. but man.. couldn’t he just hold it back a bit while reviewing the new Palm Pre smartphone due out this weekend? In the opening paragraph to his Palm Pre review, he outright states that the new iPhone will be announced on June 8th. Here’s the opening paragraph:
“In the new era of hand-held computers — super-smart touch-screen phones that run sleek, compelling software — Apple’s iPhone has been king. A new, improved iPhone is expected to be announced on June 8.”
Now of course, he’s using that opener to lead into the release of the new Palm Pre on June 6th.. but did he really need to mention the new iPhone is coming out two days later? Maybe not…. or MAYBE it’s because Mossberg already has the new iPhone in house as Sascha Segan theorizes, and so dearly wants to talk about it – especially while reviewing the Palm Pre.
Just read the review. Near the end of it, Mossberg shifts his attention to the upcoming iPhone which he says “could obviate many of these advantages” (of the Palm Pre).
Could? I’m guessing the word he wants to use is “will”
He continues to add:
“Apple already has announced it’s adding MMS, universal search, and copy and paste. And, although Apple hasn’t announced any new hardware features, I expect to see an iPhone with up to 32 gigabytes of memory, video recording, a higher-resolution camera, a compass, and greater operating speed. Plus, there are persistent rumors that Apple will announce at least one iPhone at a drastically lower price than $199.”
If this statement was coming from some gadget site (um say us) with a supposed insider at Apple, then yeah, we might take it with a grain of salt. However, it’s Walt Mossberg and chances are, he’s got the new iPhone already (or already has played with it) which means his above statements are important to take note. He pretty much confirms the rumor that Apple will indeed be releasing an inexpensive iPhone for the masses. He confirms the existence of a better camera, more memory, a compass, and a beefed up processor.
OK – with that said, let’s make this weekend all about the Palm Pre ok? We can start talking about the iPhone next week again..
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