New iPhone features demoed in a late-night ride around Hong Kong
Two more pieces of the iPhone 3 puzzle hit the web today. Some dudes in Hong Kong got their hands on a prototype iPhone 3 and took it for a 3 AM spin. First, the often-rumored digital compass will have its own pretty application. It isn't going to change the universe, but it is a nice touch.
Next, the camera looks to have a focus that you can control with your finger. As you are ready to take a shot, the little square can be moved to the part of the screen where you want the camera to focus. Pretty sweet. We're not aware of any cameras that operate in this manner.
more picts and some new stuff below... (Btw, $5 to anyone who can read that CPU screenshot)
現 在已經是零晨3:00了, 我簡直不能入睡! 因為剛剛與美國來港的朋友相聚後回家, 這位朋友由美國帶給我的, 當然不是什麼可怕的H1N1, 而是將會是世界觸目的第三代iPhone 的工程機, 他是一個神秘人, 連這部第三代iPhone也很神秘, 他說只可模糊的影, 不可高清的影, 因為未能公開, 所以當大家看到以下模糊的相片, 請見諒! It is now 3:00 am, and I could not sleep! Because just with the United States to Hong Kong after the return home of friends, the friends I brought from the United States, of course, is not a terrible H1N1, but will be is one of the world's third-generation iPhone that caught the attention of the engineering machine, he is a mysterious person, and even this third-generation iPhone is also very mysterious, he said that the impact can only be vague, non-high-definition video, because it can not open, so when we see The following fuzzy photos, please forgive me!
另外, 由於這部是工程機, 機身與外型是絕對不可透露, 而且一定與正式發售的會有出入, 所以相片中不會有任何新舊iPhone 的外形比較! In addition, because this is a project machine, body and appearance can not be disclosed, and some for sale and is there a difference between formal, so photos will not have any form of comparison of old and new iPhone!
好了, 相信大家一定很心急想看看這部裝有OS 3.0 的第三代iPhone吧! Well, I believe we must be very anxious to see this with OS 3.0 the third generation of iPhone now!
傳聞中, 新iPhone的攝影鏡頭是可以自動對焦的, 真的嗎????? Rumors, the new iPhone's camera lens is the autofocus, true ?????
看吧: Check it out:

以上顯示了新iPhone 拍攝功能右下角可以選擇影相或拍影片, 即photo及movie . The above shows the lower-right corner of the new iPhone can select shooting or shoot video with film, that is, photo and movie.
這時, 當你移動iPhone時, 在螢幕中會出現一個籃色方框, 它就是自動對焦功能了! At this time, when you mobile iPhone, the screen will appear in a blue box, it is the function of AF!

如果用手指在螢幕上不同地方點一下, 那麼對焦方框便會移向手指點下的位置, 進行重新對焦! If a finger on the screen by clicking on different places, then the focus will move the box under the finger-point the location to re-focus!
這時, 我忍不住搶了朋友部全新iPhone走到我車內進行2G iPhone與第三代iPhone的攝影比試: At this time, I can not help but get a friend came up to me brand new iPhone inside the 2G iPhone to iPhone and third-generation of photographic competition:


以下便是比試結果: (上面的是自動對焦效果; 下面的是我部2G iPhone的攝影效果) The following are test results: (the above is the effect of AF; Department the following is my 2G iPhone photographic effects)
原來有自動對焦是可以這麼清晰的, 我部2G 實在比不下去:L The fact that AF is so clear, the Department of 2G is more than I do this: L


另外, 新iPhone 多了這個內置指南針(compass)軟件, 一按便知[東南西北], 遠足行山非常實用! In addition, the new iPhone more than the built-in compass (compass) software, a glance by the [truck], very useful for hiking trails!

當然也不少得這個錄音軟件, 開會做會議紀錄最方便, 到時要買一部送給秘書小姐啊! Of course, many also have the recording software, so the meeting minutes of the meeting most convenient to buy a gift when the Secretary of Miss ah!

最近股市當旺, 港股重上18000點, 實在可喜可賀! When the recent stock market Mong Kok, Hong Kong stocks back on 18,000 points, to be congratulated!
而新iPhone 的OS 3.0 除了可以顯示了詳細股價資料外, 還可以橫屏顯示呢! The new iPhone's OS 3.0 show that in addition to a detailed price information can also be cross-screen display it!


最後, 當然要試試上網功能及發送MMS啦, 因為現時的2.2.1 版本是沒有MMS功能的! Finally, of course, to try to send MMS and Internet access, because the current version 2.2.1 is no MMS function!
我立即從我隻3.5G USB 手指中取出那張無限HSDPA SIM咭作測試! I immediately from my 3.5G USB finger only goes out unlimited HSDPA SIM card for testing!
當然很順利可以瀏覽UMPCFEVER.COM 及DIGITAL.XY.HK Of course, very smooth and UMPCFEVER.COM can browse DIGITAL.XY.HK
在網頁上看到想要下載的圖片時, 只要輕按住該圖片, 便可選擇"SAVE IMAGE"儲存或選"COPY"去其他程式作後期加工. Want to see on the page to download the picture, hold down the light so long as the picture, you can choose "SAVE IMAGE" to save or choose "COPY" to other programs for post-processing.

而SEND MMS 也是很容易的一件事了, 而且還可以横屏打字, 十分方便! SEND MMS and is also very easy thing, and can also cross-screen typing, which is very convenient!



最後, 最後, 值得一提的是這部工程機與將會開售的iPhone有點不同, 就是在settings內多了一個叫CPU Activity 的功能, 應該是給工程人員在測試時, 作一些資料性的分析! Finally, Finally, it is worth mentioning that this machine works with the iPhone will be sold a little bit different, that is, in many settings with a feature called the CPU Activity should be addressed to the engineering staff in the tests, as some information of Analysis!

好了, 現在已經夜深了..................oh ! 應該是就快天亮了.......我懷著這個興奮的心情也要收筆了......希望下月推出的新版iPhone真真正正再使全球投入瘋狂吧! Well, late at night now .................. oh! Should be the dawn soon with this ....... I have to cheer received a pen ...... hope to launch next month a new version of iPhone really crazy and then let the global investment!
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That's some crappy translation. Lucky I can read Chinese. I'll translate it for you for $5. :)
sunday evening 10p EST only the first two photos are opening. I've tried several times. Can anyone check the links? Thanks.
shoot, I wish he wouldn't have used Mr. Blurrycam as the camera dude...that sucks. WE NEED TO SEE THAT PAGE, BLURRYDUDE! This is like the most important stuff of all. CPU INFO! Cmon, this is not good.
Could the OP not have used the screenshot feature of the iPhone to capture the screen? As far as I know the option to do so is constantly there even when apps are running so...
You can also see that the new OS gives you a percentage for battery life as well as the icon...
Hope this helps you. (And who the hell gave me -1 point from my previous post????)
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It's already 3am, and I totally cannot sleep. 'Cuz I just came home after meeting a friend from the U.S. This friend brought me something, and it's not H1N1. Instead, it is a item that will be under the world's spotlights -- a third generation iPhone prototype. This friend is a mysterious person. Even this 3rd Gen iPhone is also very mysterious. He said one can only take fuzzy snapshots of it, and not clear shots. 'Cuz it's still not officially released. So, in regards to the fuzzy photos below, I apologize!
Also, since this is a prototype, the styling of the phone absolutely cannot be disclosed. And there is also a high likelihood that the final product will differ in look. So, there will not be any photos here that compare the old and new iPhone in terms of appearance.
Alright. I believe everybody must be very anxious in seeing this 3rd Gen iPhone with OS 3.0.
According to rumors, the new iPhone's camera can do autofocus. Is this true????
Check it out:
[Photo 1]
The above illustrates that with the new iPhone's camera capability, one can select picture or video in the right bottom corner; that is photo & movie.
At this time, when you move the iPhone, a blue square will appear on the screen. That is the autofocus function!
[Photo 2]
If one point on different locations of the screen with a finger, the autofocus square will move to the finger's location and subsequently refocus.
At the time, I can't help but took the new iPhone into my car and perform a camera comparison of a 2G iPhone and the 3rd Gen iPhone.
[Photo 3]
[Photo 4]
The results are below: (The photo above is the result of autofocus [of 3rd Gen iPhone]; Below that is a photo shot by my 2G iPhone.)
As it shows, the photo with autofocus is so clear. My 2G totally cannot compare.
[Photo 5]
[Photo 6]
Also, the new iPhone has a built-in compass software. Upon press of a button, the direction is immediately displayed. It will be very useful when travel or mountain hiking.
[Photo 7]
Of course, one cannot dismiss this voice recording software. It will be very convenient during meeting or conference. When it's released, I will have to buy one for the secretary!
[Photo 8]
Recently, the stock has been bull. Hong Kong stock is back up to 18000 points. We have to celebrate!
Other than the fact that the OS 3.0 in the new iPhone can display detailed stock information, it can also display horizontally!
[Photo 9]
[Photo 10]
Lastly, of course we have to test the internet and MMS functionality. This is because the current 2.2.1 version does not have MMS functionality.
I immediately took out the HSDPA SIM card from my 3.5G USB stick for testing.
Needless to say, I could very successfully surf umpcfever.com and digital.xy.hk.
When you see a photo on a web page that you want to download, just touch and hold onto that photo. Then you can select "SAVE IMAGE" to store it or "COPY" to work on it later.
[Photo 11]
And SEND MMS is also very easy to do. And you can also type message horizontally. Very convenient!
[Photo 12]
[Photo 13]
[Photo 14]
Finally lastly, something worth mentioning is that this prototype and the final iPhone version has a bit of a difference. In settings, there is a CPU Activity functionality. Presumably, this helps engineers perform testing analysis.
Alright, it's already late at night........ oh! I should say, it's almost morning..... I have to stop now even though I'm very excited..... Hopefully, the new version iPhone next month can really make everybody in this world go wild once again.
thank you for the translation :)
Far more coherent ... first translator had a few problems with a expressions, but he got the gist of it.
we want screenshots!! not shots of the screen!
Why are sneak peaks always blurry? Is that a rule or something
in this case it kinda was...
(paragraph one, translation by earlier commenter)
in this case it kinda was...
(paragraph one, translation by earlier commenter)
It gives the impression that the shots have been taken in a secret manner
Just BTW. The Lumix FX500 has a focusing feature that works the same way.
but spot focusing, by selection of a region on a touch screen is a feature that for example SONY cameras and camcorders had for a long time....
Nevertheless it's very usefull and a real autofocus is nice to have.
some sony ericsson phones already have touch focus i.e. G900 and C905
@bruce poon: great job!!! thanks a lot. now the text makes more sence.
I don't think there is CPU specific data there. It looks like top with the pid list. The only intersting thing here would be ram size.
"Hope this helps you. (And who the hell gave me -1 point from my previous post????)"
That would be your mother. She wanted to see if you're still cussing. Thanks for the translation,nice stuff!
other cameras also can do that
the sony cybershot touch screen can.
Now double click to zoom into the photo would be even more attractive but I guess there are some physical limits to these tiny cell phone cameras. After all I would have to get rid of my A700 and A900 otherwise :-)
Not a person
Farked
He can only take blurry photos because it's not released?
What a bunch of BullShit!
Would a clear photo be anymore wrong for breaking his/her non disclosure?
It's BS hype and I'll give the translator -90 points for posting the BS and 9to5 -100 for posting the non story.
Who cares about a fricking compass.
I don't want or need to Geo Tag my photo's.
I don't need to stand in front of a building and watch Google street view move with me. I'm already there I can see for myself & not on my phone already looking at.
How many users have ever even used or needed a compass.
Gee I'm lost and have no idea where I'm at...
I think I need to go North by North East to save my life.
It's a BS feature that isn't needed.
Give us more RAM, a better camera (a buddy has a Samsung Omnia 5 mega pixels). It has built in GPS with Maps and turn by turn directions, Music, Video, 3G and Pandora that can run in the background.
It's barely thicker than the iPhone 3G. The user interface isn't as slick but I'll trade that for a useful "Smart Phone".
Apple better get off their ass and give some "Wow" factor because only FanBoyz will buy the upgrade this time with all the competition already in the market.
And for the last note Android CupCake blows the iPhone OS out of the water and makes it look like a dumb phone.
Apple. Start upgrading your own apps and don't rely on Google to do it for you.
Weather App. 2 years old
Stock App. 2 years old and gives no real time data or stats.
Email App. Get push right without Exchange. Don't rely on Microsoft to do your work.
Calendar. Synch with something other than Mobile Vista or Exchange. How about Outlook?
Notes. Did you throw this in as an afterthought and never thought about synching it with anything?
Clock. My watch can do everything the Clock can do.
Photos. Gee, a camera roll, that's innovative. Doesn't synch with anything or any social networking sight.
Did I mention that camera sucks BAD...
You know the little dot that indicates where you are in the Map app... With a magnetometer, it could be an arrow that points where you're looking at! No need for turn-by-turn GPS IMO
Didn't know Steve Ballmer was on this forum...
You are an idiot and a negative person...What the hell are you doing on this site...
You do so well when pointing out features a new iPhone ought to include, but you're so narrow-minded when quickly dismissing features YOU have no personal use for. Secret: It's not all about you. Just one example: Geotagging photos. You may not have an extensive photo library, but millions of users do. The ability to geotag, and to link that tagging within iPhotos, is an extraordinary expansion of user power. Don't be too quick to throw out a lot of features just because there are others you (rightly) point out should be added.
My two cents.
I myself am excited about the digital compass and can see myself using that a lot in my job and the camera focus seems awesome, I have never seen that in any camera before.
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