Apple eyeing Intel platform for future iPhone?
by Darren Murph 
posted Oct 3rd 2007 at 5:22PM
It sounds a bit odd that Apple would have to "consider" Intel for anything -- you know, considering that it provides the processors for the Mac lineup and all -- but according to DigiTimes, Cupertino could be looking Intel's way for a future iPhone platform. Granted, this rumor is indeed one of the weaker ones we've seen, and it's no secret that Apple tends to shift from vendor to vendor in order to keep costs down, but it's being reported that the firm could be "considering developing an iPhone" based on the Moorestown platform. Make of that what you will, but at least we know it's not likely to be called the iPhone Extreme if it does indeed materialize in due time.[Via TGDaily]
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
JAmerican @ Oct 3rd 2007 6:23PM
That's the codename I bet. Every product has a codename. Extreme seems to make the most sense since Intel Makes Core 2 Extreme processors.
PeterF @ Oct 3rd 2007 6:36PM
I was under the impression Intel sold off their mobile processor division to marvell?
paul34 @ Oct 3rd 2007 7:37PM
Is more power really necessary? I mean, since Steve says I can't use my iPhone for any further useful purpose that I want it to, or to use its capabilities as it should be.
Why more capability when you just cripple it? Apparently someone has been taking lessons from Verizon!
JAmerican @ Oct 3rd 2007 8:48PM
Apple = King of Crippleware They make fun of the Registry which is really a love/hate relationship because it allows for ultimate modification of a mobile device. I am starting to think that M$ is more open than many people think.
Ominx @ Oct 3rd 2007 8:51PM
If you mean more open to hacks, then yes. If you mean more open to the source, then I would argue they are equally closed.
JAmerican @ Oct 3rd 2007 9:33PM
I mean to hacks! Definately not to source! LOL
Dan Parmelee @ Oct 4th 2007 12:47AM
The XScale processor is quite good in BlackBerry devices -- very responsive and good battery life. I think one of the biggest downfalls of these incredibly feature-packed devices is that battery technology is still in the dark ages.
laurence diamond @ Oct 4th 2007 10:24PM
Dan is right. The battery life issue is critical. Unfortunately, lithium-ion battery technology is about 10 years old. Today it is challenging to keep your phone untethered from the charger if you are running basic emails and apps. Handset manufacturers are improving screen resolution, processing power and memory. This will require even more 'juice'. Intel will be rolling out a new chipset for mobile devices that will help with power consumption and processing power. All of these things are being done to keep up with the plethora of professional/UG content and SN's that are being developed for the small screen. When all these stars align, users will be clamoring to have an acceptable mobile internet experience, which we all know is currently lame. A better battery option will be necessary to ensure success by all the stakeholders in this value chain.