NEXT GENERATION IPHONE SPECS AND RUMORS

Now that we finally know that the Palm Pre will hit the stores in June 6, it's time to pay a little attention to AT&T and Apple's answer. Apple’s WWDC will start two days after the Palm Pre release date and speculations about the next generation iPhone is starting to gain momentum. The folks at Wired have published some interesting rumors about the next generation iPhone including a possible launch on July 17.

The highlights of these next generation iPhone specs and rumors include the possibility that Apple's hit device will have double the storage capacity of its predecessor at 16GB and 32GB, up from 8GB and 16GB respectively. The next generation iPhone is also rumored to offer an improved battery life and its processor will be twice as fast as the current model.

Here's a recap of the rumored specs for the next generation iPhone:

• 32GB and 16GB storage (up from the current 16GB and 8GB models)
• $199 and $299 price points to be maintained
• 3.2-megapixel camera (up from the current 2-megapixel camera)
• Video-recording and editing capabilities
• Ability to send a picture & video via MMS
• Discontinuation of the metal band surrounding the edge of the device
• OLED screen
• 1.5 times the battery life of the current models
• Double the RAM and processing power
• Built-in FM transmitter
• Apple logo on back will glow
• Rubber-tread backing
• Sleeker design
• Built-in compass
• The camera, GPS, compass and Google map combined will identify photo and inform about photo locations
• Turn-by-turn directions

[Via:BGR]