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Next-Generation iPhone Theoretically Capable of FM Radio Reception and Transmission?

deannnnn said:
I think an FM tuner would be insanely useful, but I agree that Apple won't allow access to it. It will be interesting to see what the Jailbreakers can do ;)
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THE CURRENT IPHONE 3G CAN RECEIVE FM RADIO SIGNALS but there's no jailbroken solution because it must be enabled by Apple. Just like The current iPhone 3g can broadcast A2DP Stereo Bluetooth. But again, the feature is disabled by apple and hasn't been enabled by jailbreaking.

Do you people even READ the main story?
 
I hope not

I'm all for using FM in an app that can take advantage of it, but I really hope my iPhone can never be turned into a FM Radio; just seems white-trashy to me (please, no offense to those who want that functionality). It would be like an insult to myself and my iPhone to hear static crap coming out of it. When I bought my first iPod I could have bought a $10 Sony walkman instead; there was a reason I spent $500 on the iPod instead...

Love the compass idea!
 
I highly doubt new iPhone will have Radio FM tuner build in, i'm sure its going to be used for something else. The Fm tuner wont help apple in any way, they WANT you to buy from iTunes.
 
diemos said:
I highly doubt new iPhone will have Radio FM tuner build in, i'm sure its going to be used for something else. The Fm tuner wont help apple in any way, they WANT you to buy from iTunes.
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When itunes will give me local news radio or radio sports broadcasts, let me know.
 
if the iPhone can transmit FM.... then say goodbye to the radio as we know it. so much interference will be produced. i dont know that Apple would include this feature with that risk at stake...
 
Goona said:
Apple will probably disable, I'm sure they could have added FM to ipods years ago, but to this age we still don't have them. Anyone believing they will add them to the iphone must not know Apple or must be living in la la land.
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Hey buddy, do you not remember this:
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http://www.engadget.com/2006/01/10/apple-ipod-radio-remote-adds-fm-to-ipods/
Apple has added radio in the past, so this would make sense.

illegallydead said:
Two things:

1) I kind of doubt Apple will actually implement this. They would much rather make you use internet radio of some sort, where you are using the piss out of that $30+/month data plan you are being bent over for.

2) They would need an external antenna of some sort to get any sort of decent reception. My old SonyEricsson did this by using the headphone cable as an antenna, and it work pretty well... I am guessing Apple would need to do something similar, which would require a) new headphones b) new headphone port, or c) an antenna from the Dock Port. None of which sound too attractive.
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Apple doesn't care about that $30 a month, that's not going directly to them. We need to pay for that if we want to use ANY cellular data with the 3G, so it's basically guaranteed that all 3G owners have it. In fact, AT&T might actually want Apple to add in FM so that less people are using something like Pandora and thus less traffic on their network. Also, both the iFM from Griffin and Apple's Radio remote DID use the headphone cable as an antenna.

-Brian
 
Yet another thing to scratch off my wishlist:

- 32GB
• Larger Megapixel Camera with Auto Focus and Flash
• Video Recording
- Watch any video online with Adoble Flash or Quicktime
• Copy & Paste
• MMS Messaging
• Landscape texting
- Video Chat/Calling
• AM/FM/XM Radio

The one's with (-) are obviously those still coming or might be coming.
 
TheSpaz said:
FM Radio? Why do we need FM radio when we can have streaming internet radio that's better quality and a lot more stations to choose from? I don't see this happening. Someone's messing with MacRumors.
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Because at least in Leeds I seem to go in and out of 3G every two or three minutes - an FM radio would be ace for the morning commute :)
 
diemos said:
I highly doubt new iPhone will have Radio FM tuner build in, i'm sure its going to be used for something else. The Fm tuner wont help apple in any way, they WANT you to buy from iTunes.
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And how do people decide to buy some music again? Back in the old days before iTunes, they heared it on the radio, then they went to the music shop. So how will a radio on an iPod with a built-in iTunes store not help Apple?
 
tobyw7 said:
It would be no different to the FM car transmitters you can already buy for your iPod etc.
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he has been talking about those..they are illegal in some countries. yes, it would mean, you don't have to buy one of those. and no extra cables in the car lying around, though, you won't be able to charge it this way.
 
Drinahn said:
And how do people decide to buy some music again? Back in the old days before iTunes, they heared it on the radio, then they went to the music shop. So how will a radio on an iPod with a built-in iTunes store not help Apple?
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I said the exact same thing, but in a little more detail in post 125 and it got buried to quick!!!
 
FM radio would be a snazzy addition. I only use DAB these days but wouldn't mind jumping back to FM for an iPhone. Of course the down side is now I'm going to have to wait before buying an iPhone :eek: I was dead set on the 3G too. Guess I'll be stood on line on day 1 of this new one. If they jump to 64gb, add a video recorder and (maybe) a front facing camera too it'll be a no brainer.

So yea, thats what this new iPhone doesn't have. DAB!
 
emotion said:
Thinking big involves Bluetooth for interfacing to cars. Most modern car audio has bluetooth these days. A2DP support is coming though so Apple appear to be on the case.
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Lesser Evets said:
Who listens to FM? That's like gluing a giant L on your forehead.
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diemos said:
I highly doubt new iPhone will have Radio FM tuner build in, i'm sure its going to be used for something else. The Fm tuner wont help apple in any way, they WANT you to buy from iTunes.
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FM isn't just for audible signals, some traffic delivery services use FM. This would be very useful when combined with a turn by turn GPS app.
 
they're adding all this stuff it makes me scared that it will end up being thicker than the last one. :(
 
Lesser Evets said:
Who listens to FM? That's like gluing a giant L on your forehead.
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You mean kind of like the "L" in Lesser Evets??? I sir, and I am sure others that like and enjoy FM radio daily...am NOT a friggin "L". I take MAJOR offense that you can be so high and mighty as to judging others because they like to listen to good old fashioned radio.

100's of Artists release their singles on FM radio to get individuals like YOU to purchase music. Others listen to FM daily to get to work on time so that they can support their families. Yet others listen to weather reports and warnings to save their "L" LIVES because of FM.

So, I suggest before you belittle individuals for something that is beneficial to everyday life, that you take a step back, bite your tongue and keep your damn opinions to yourself!!!:mad::mad::mad: Your insult is very offensive to me!!!
 
Doubt they ll implement it and that's not because a lot of simple minded people think apple has felt fm is dead blah blah... It's because much like Bly ray they want you to have their device only suitable for content you get at their store. I hate it I can't listen to fm when I go for a jog. I hate it how they don't even allow me to use the super expensive fm headphones I had with my iPod.
 
applecultvictim said:
Doubt they ll implement it and that's not because a lot of simple minded people think apple has felt fm is dead blah blah... It's because much like Bly ray they want you to have their device only suitable for content you get at their store. I hate it I can't listen to fm when I go for a jog. I hate it how they don't even allow me to use the super expensive fm headphones I had with my iPod.
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What radio station do you listen to??? Reason I ask is that there is an App/Dev that will get almost any radio station. Send me the info and I will see if it is on the app before you purchase it. I may have to have my dev add it to the app.
 
SFC Archer said:
What radio station do you listen to??? Reason I ask is that there is an App/Dev that will get almost any radio station. Send me the info and I will see if it is on the app before you purchase it. I may have to have my dev add it to the app.
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Hey thanks I ll pm you! But, a. I am in Europe and what is more important I run on airplane mode when I jog cause I think I be had enough emf radiation on my cell already so I appreciate the added benefit of the harmless fm signal, if there was one.
 
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