The New Design

We managed to see a sample of the final Apple iPhone design. Just the exterior design though, without any internal components. It looks very much like the current iPhone with the most noticeable difference being the titanium coating at the back which gives it a slightly yellowish tint. Unfortunately, we were not allowed to take photos as the owner of the sample has a privacy agreement with Apple.

The feature set of the 2nd Gen iPhone was not disclosed to us but we will keep you informed once we eke out the details. However, if the history of Apple iPods is anything to go by, where each new generation only introduced small changes over its predecessor, it is likely to be the same for the second-generation iPhone. The key feature expected in the new Apple iPhone will, of course, be 3G connectivity.

From our discussion with the executive, the introduction of 3G connectivity is a certainty. Other rumoured improvements include a better camera and a better battery. However, these are still just assumptions since the second-generation Apple iPhone was more or less the same size as the original iPhone.

Is It Worth Upgrading To?

If you already own an iPhone, the second-generation iPhone would actually be a nice upgrade. After all, your iPhone would likely be at the end of its warranty period or close to it by now. Besides, the longevity problem with its touch screen would necessitate an upgrade one way or another.

If you are looking to get one for the first time but don’t know if you should wait for the second-generation iPhone or just pick up one of the current iPhones in stock, it depends on whether 3G connectivity is important to you. If it is, then you should definitely wait for the second-generation iPhone. Otherwise, why not get the current-generation iPhone? You have nothing to lose. Other than the 3G connectivity and obviously a higher price tag, the upcoming second-generation iPhone will be quite similar in features and capability.

Of course, like the current Apple iPhone, the release of the new generation iPhone will still be limited to a few countries worldwide. This will help perpetuate the illegal sale of unlocked iPhones. Even though many people are worried about the lack of warranty, the lure of the iPhone is still very strong, and this is likely to only grow with the introduction of the new iPhone.

Either way, get ready to pre-order your second-generation iPhone at the Apple Store or your favourite gray-market supplier of unlocked iPhones!

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