Once the rumors that Apple is using a new chip to improve the performance of iPhone 3G S was at its peak, the next question that popped up in every mind was, where and how does the device get its two time faster speed? Well, the wait was finally over when finally Apple, at the Worldwide Developers Conference 2009 announced the iPhone 3G S. Apple has always been secretive about its chip-level hardware specification. In fact, Apple is clearly trying to convince buyers and iPhone app developers that it not any individual part, but the entire system that’s behind this improvement.
Well, even though nobody can actually find out about the chip or the technology behind iPhone 3G S’s doubled speed, some speculations can be made from Apple’s declaration. So, let’s take a look at what Apple exactly claims. On their website, Apple stated -
"The Fastest iPhone Ever. The first thing you'll notice about iPhone 3G S is how quickly you can launch applications. Web pages render in a fraction of the time, and you can view e-mail attachments faster. Improved performance and updated 3D graphics deliver an incredible gaming experience, too. In fact, everything you do on iPhone 3G S is up to two times faster and more responsive than iPhone 3G."
However, companies from all over the world are making wild guesses on how the device would work and makes it faster. Anandtech, a technology website claimed to know what chip Apple has incorporated in its new generation iPhone. In an analysis published at Anandtech, its chief editor said: "Although unannounced, the iPhone 3GS uses (again) a Samsung (system-on-a-chip) but this time...it's got a Cortex A8 and PowerVR SGX; just like the (Palm) Pre,"
Nowadays, most of the smartphones including the existing version of the iPhone are based on an application processor design, ARM. Cortex A8 is a newer, improved and faster version of the ARM design. So, people are assuming the new iPhone might be based on this processor. According to another feature published on T-Mobile Netherlands' Web page – the device would have a “256 RAM” and “600 MHz-Processor”.
But, these are all assumptions and guesses that people are making to suppress their excitement and curiosity. Truly speaking, it would be rather difficult to find out the exact chip and technology Apple has used in iPhone 3G S until the device is launched in the world market on June 19. Whatever the technology Apple may have used to improve its functionality, the new generation iPhone is sure to open up new horizon for every iPhone application developer as well as user.
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