Evidence of 3G iPhone in Software Update?

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Evidence of 3G iPhone in Software Update?

by Terrence O'Brien, posted Apr 11th 2008 at 7:31AM

Intrepid geeks have dug up an intriguing bit of code buried deep in the confines of the latest iPhone software update. Rooting through millions of lines of code revealed reference to "SGOLD3," which very well may be a reference to the follow up to the S-GOLD2 chip from Infineon that powers the current iPhone.

S-GOLD3 is a 3G cell phone chip capable of downloading data at 7.2 megabits per second, about three dozen times faster than the current EDGE network the iPhone is saddled with. Currently AT&T's network is only capable of 3.6 megabits down, but that is plenty fast for a truly rich internet browsing experience.

The chip also adds support for higher resolution cameras (5 megapixels instead of 2) and an SD/MMC slot. This just adds to the mounting evidence that an iPhone with a blazing fast 3G data connection is right around the corner.

From Engadget

Filed under: Cell Phones, iPhone

Tags: 3g, apple, iphone, mobile

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Wakko @ Apr 11th 2008 8:37AM

Only the S-GOLD3H is capable of 3G. The S-GOLD3 need a coprocessor for this.

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