They also (as I predicted) unleashed the beast of Jobs With Numbers™, showing how small this issue really was. 0,5% of users have even called Apple about the issue, and only 1,7% have returned their phone (compared to 6% on 3GS, which is also quite low if we are to believe Apple).

Me, I believed all along that this issue was overblown. I am going to get an iPhone 4, now happily with a free case. I use a case for my 3GS at work already, to stop myself from destroying it when I accidentally bump into stuff or scratching it when I get the phone up from my pocket past my keys hanging in the belt, ready to scratch anything in their path.

They also announced release dates for many more countries, including Norway, to be 30. July.

Well, today Apple will hold a special event, most likely to address this issue. I write “most likely” because they haven’t explicitly said so, just that the event will cover iPhone 4.

Predictions

I have two predictions, each quite likely. I think option 2 has a slightly better chance of being correct, detailed below.

Option 1

Apple will give out free bumpers or gift cards to all iPhone 4 buyers to date. New iPhone 4s will be bundled with a bumper of your choice.

Option 2

Apple will explain that they have discovered two possible issues, one in software and one in hardware. The software issue was partially fixed with today’s 4.0.1 update, but will be fully remedied by 4.1 coming soon. This will fix the problem for most people. The hardware issue will be explained to affect only some of the early adopters. Those who have experienced problems will be eligible for a free exchange at any Apple Store.

Apple will also announce that they’ve perfected the production method such that new iPhones will not experience this issue at all.

The usual stuff

Of course this will come after Apple goes through the usual list of iPhone reviews and numbers, praising the phone as the best smartphone ever. They may even be bold enough to mention that Consumer Reports rated the phone as the best smartphone to date but won’t recommend it, and hope they will change their mind now that the issue is resolved.

What is that plus icon next to the price?

I’ve heard many people ask what the plus icon next to app prices in the app store is.

The explanation is very simple: Apps with a plus symbol are adapted for both iPad and iPhone. Buy once, use native on both.

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• 5Mpx camera with 720P video and flash
• Front facing video camera for video chat
• Super-hardened glass front and back, 30 times harder than plastic
• Super high density 960 x 640 IPS display
• Stainless steel sides
• Gyroscope sensor
• Light sensor at the back
• Double microphones for noise cancellation
• A4 Chip
• 16 and 32GB editions (same as before)

OK, so I missed a few points, but most were spot on. Other news:

• iMovie for iPhone
• 1500 new APIs

Jobs also demonstrated much the same as the iPhone OS 4 event. Sort of ironic that iPhone OS 4 is now renamed iOS 4. Makes sense though, as it now runs in 3 iDevices.

You can read all the details and see pics over at Engadget. (Norwegian, VG nett)

Since I follow Appple news (and tech news in general) pretty closely, I believe I’ve got an above average clue about what is likely to show up. So let’s get to it!

State of Apple

This happens every time. Steve Jobs brags about what Apple has accomplished since last time he spoke. They surely have a good reason to do so, they just passed Microsoft in Market Cap value.

iPhone OS 4.0

iPhone OS 4.0 has already been shown, but there is bound to be even more goodies in the bag. Features to match Android, features to match the new hardware, and repeats of features shown before. This will be a main focus, this is a developer conference after all. They will also show iPad specific features of the OS.

iPhone 4G / HD / 4GS /Jesus Phone Edition

The next iPhone will be shown. My guess is it will be called iPhone HD, and will resemble the one Gizmodo got their hands on. This means the following features:

• New design
• Better camera (probably 5Mpx and 720P or 1080P HD movie recording)
• Camera flash (not the Adobe type)
• Front facing camera. Will feature iChat software, APIs for others. Skype will show off software. Crowd will go wild.
• Higher resolution screen. 4 times todays resolution. Highest in the industry. More bragging rights.
• IPS display. Same tech as iPad
• A4 processor. Same as iPad. Might be downclocked somewhat to deal with heat.
• More storage. 32/64 or even 80GB editions.

More uncertain rumors

The above I give an 80% chance of happening more or less exactly as I described it, maybe with a few additional features. But I believe there are more secrets hiding behind the curtain:

• New Mac Mini (50% chance)
• New Apple TV (40% chance, more likely this fall)
• New Mac Pro (40% chance, but about time)
• Bing search options for safari and iPhone OS devices (25% chance)
• Something nobody predicted (60% chance. We know Jobs likes to surprise people)

What do you think? Leave your comment below.

Newspaper coverages:

(Norwegian) ITavisen
Macworld
(Norwegian) VG

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New iPhone/iPad games

For now I can tell you that one brand new iPhone game is sent to Apple for review, while one even more exciting game is in the works. The iPhone game in for review is comparable to already existing desktop and mobile games, while the game that is still a work in progress is completely original, developed specifically for the iPad. Exciting stuff! Keep checking in for updates from time to time.