While there are reports that Verizon may begin selling a new iPhone,  rumors are also flying around that Apple is developing a new handset dubbed as iPhone HD. Following rumors are circulating about this next generation handset:

  • Front-facing camera
  • 960×640 screen
  • Called the iPhoneHD
  • Released on June 22nd
  • Apple A4 system-on-a-chip
  • Third-party multitasking
  • Coming to Verizon and AT&T

Engadget says while most Android phones are around 800×400,  the high resolution front-facing camera of iPhone HD with 960×640 screen which is double the current 480×360 resolution, will surely earn the device the name ”iPhone HD” which also makes sense. A front facing camera for video conferencing has been found in the iPhone 3.2 SDK. Engadget has also tipped the iPhone will be launched on June 22nd, that has to be a Tuesday, naturally.

The Apple-designed A4 chip is a full system-on-a-chip with better graphics capabilites than the current Samsung-made ARM CPU, making the next generation iPhone capable of powering the HD screen without taking a performance hit. Multitasking in the upcoming iPhone OS 4.0 is also confirmed.  [Via 9to5Mac, Redmond Pie and Engadget]