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Rumor: Apple Orders 3.2-Megapixel Camera Sensors For Next iPhone

John Herrman — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 05:58:10 EDT

Anonymously-sourced rumors from Asian trade publications should be taken with, like, four grains of salt, and this is no exception: Digitimes reports that OmniVision has received orders for 3.2-megapixel CMOS sensors, for a new iPhone.

OmniVision, a known quantity in the industry, beat out Apple's current CMOS supplier, Aptina, for the contract. But the reporting one this is extremely brief and spares us virtually any details. One gets the feeling that this particular rumor was held to a lower evidentiary standard than, say, a rumor about an Apple tablet, because it's just so plausible—most of us would be surprised if the next iPhone doesn't boost its camera resolution to 3.2 megapixels or beyond.

Oh, and there's the throwaway secondary rumor attached to this whole thing too: Apple has apparently also ordered a 5-megapixel CMOS sensor for "another product" set to be launched this year. Despite being able to fully ascertain that the 3.2MP sensor is meant for the "next-gen iPhone", Digitimes' source evidently couldn't tell them what the other sensor is for. Hence the salt. [Digitimes via iPhoneBuzz]

Sony Ericsson W760 Walkman Phone With GPS, 3.2-megapixel Camera

Jason Chen — Sun, 06 Jan 2008 20:15:42 EST

The Pitch: Sony Ericsson's W760 GPS phone's got a 3.2-megapixel camera, FM radio, TrackID song identification, TrackID Charts and gaming.
The Catch: If you don't need GPS, it's fairly similar to previous Sony Ericsson phones and may not be worth the price premium.

Samsung's Thin 3-Megapixel SCH-u900 FlipShot Camera Phone Hits Verizon

Wilson Rothman — Wed, 21 Nov 2007 08:30:00 EST

Last time you saw the SCH-u900, it was fugly. Now, gussied up and ready for the holidays, the u900 makes its Verizon Wireless debut in red and black with a new nickname, the FlipShot. The 3.0-megapixel camphone replaces the now defunct a990 with a thinner body and a new rounded-edge look. It's got what you'd expect from a high-end feature phone: EV-DO, GPS with VZ Navigator, and Bluetooth—stereo audio, dial-up networking, serial port and object push for vCard, plus basic print and image profiles. The black version starts selling on Verizon's website today, while the seductive red model will only be available at Best Buy, beginning 11/26. Total cost for this baby will be $200, after you sign your life away for one-fifth of a decade, of course. [Verizon Wireless]

Sharp Drops Two New Cell Phones

johnb — Fri, 23 Sep 2005 13:30:38 EDT

As soon as I saw the new Sharp T91 cell phone, I realized it couldn't be US bound—mainly because it has a 3.2 megapixel camera built into the back of its case. Plus, I was pretty sure Sharp didn't make cell phones in the US anyhow. But it any case, it's a very astute design. The phone is a clamshell, but the upper half of it actually swivels to take photos. It's also got an anti-glare TFT display with 262,000 colors and dual stereo speakers.

Sharp's other Asian offering is the WX-T71. Though only affixed with a measly 1.3 megapixel camera, this phone is more for style than function. Also a clamshell, it is 3G and has MP3 functions and stereo speakers. Comes in Black, White, Orange and Green.

Sharp WX-T71 and WX-T91 [Phoneyworld]