Apple's next-gen iPhone power amp; NASA chemical sensor app
Apple has reportedly selected a new power amplifier supplier for a new, forthcoming model of the iPhone; and a NASA scientist has used the iPhone to create a chemical sensor.
New iPhone power amplifier
Skyworks has reportedly been tapped by Apple to supply the power amplifier for a new model of Apple's iPhone. According to Taiwanese trade publication DigiTimes, the company orders its parts from Advanced Wireless Semiconductor Company.
AWSC expects its revenues to grow by 50 percent in 2010, when Skyworks reportedly becomes the power amplifier supplier for the next-generation iPhone. No further details on the new hardware were presented.
Recent reports have suggested a new hardware model of the iPhone compatible with the Verizon Wireless network in the U.S. could debut in the summer of 2010. The first three iPhone hardware iterations all saw an annual summer release.
NASA creates prototype chemical sensor
Jing Li, a physical scientist at the NASA Ames Research Center, has used the hardware connectivity made available in iPhone OS 3.0 to create a "compact, low-cost, low-power, high speed nanosensor-based chemical sensing" external attachment. The prototype device, which is said to be about the size of a postage stamp, connects to the iPhone through its 30-pin dock connector.
As first noted by Gizmodo, the device can detect chemicals such as ammonia, chlorine gas and methane. The accompanying application can automatically transfer data to other devices.
"The device senses chemicals in the air using a 'sample jet' and a multiple-channel silicon-based sensing chip, which consists of 16 nanosensors, and sends detection data to another phone or a computer via telephone communication network or Wi-Fi," NASA said.
At Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference in June, Apple highlighted a number of third-party applications that take advantage of iPhone OS 3.0 to connect with external hardware. The new software allows applications on the handset to communicate with external third-party hardware.
New iPhone power amplifier
Skyworks has reportedly been tapped by Apple to supply the power amplifier for a new model of Apple's iPhone. According to Taiwanese trade publication DigiTimes, the company orders its parts from Advanced Wireless Semiconductor Company.
AWSC expects its revenues to grow by 50 percent in 2010, when Skyworks reportedly becomes the power amplifier supplier for the next-generation iPhone. No further details on the new hardware were presented.
Recent reports have suggested a new hardware model of the iPhone compatible with the Verizon Wireless network in the U.S. could debut in the summer of 2010. The first three iPhone hardware iterations all saw an annual summer release.
NASA creates prototype chemical sensor
Jing Li, a physical scientist at the NASA Ames Research Center, has used the hardware connectivity made available in iPhone OS 3.0 to create a "compact, low-cost, low-power, high speed nanosensor-based chemical sensing" external attachment. The prototype device, which is said to be about the size of a postage stamp, connects to the iPhone through its 30-pin dock connector.
As first noted by Gizmodo, the device can detect chemicals such as ammonia, chlorine gas and methane. The accompanying application can automatically transfer data to other devices.
"The device senses chemicals in the air using a 'sample jet' and a multiple-channel silicon-based sensing chip, which consists of 16 nanosensors, and sends detection data to another phone or a computer via telephone communication network or Wi-Fi," NASA said.
At Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference in June, Apple highlighted a number of third-party applications that take advantage of iPhone OS 3.0 to connect with external hardware. The new software allows applications on the handset to communicate with external third-party hardware.
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Sounds like a must have in case of a terrorist attack.
I wait for the first real decent comment
In fact these devices will soon take advantage of all 5 senses enhanced and will move into what is now called extrasensory perception but which soon will have a scientific understanding and be used in apps.
It was suppose to be the next big thing for iPhone. Maybe Apple got their hopes too high.
I'm little lost of why companies are not making all the things apple promised will be attached to iPhone. I remember when 3.0 came out Apple demoed so many plug ins and extensions like these and looks like companies are way behind that.
It was suppose to be the next big thing for iPhone. Maybe Apple got their hopes too high.
They only demonstrated a few. I have one that wasn't demonstrated, but has just come out. There are a bunch of things out now.
But remember that as hardware is part of this, there is a development time for that, which in the case of some things is more difficult than the software development. Then it has to have prototypes made and tested. Then it must have a production design. Then it must go to production, packaging, etc.
This can take a year or more, whereas a small program can be whipped up within a week. Since OS ver 3, which first allowed these hardware devices to become possible only came out in mid June of this year, the 10 or so devices that are out now are a pretty good indicator of what's to come.
“What’s That Smell?”
You feel like sushi, so you look it up in the Maps app and find the nearest. In the hallway by the kitchen is a horrific odor. What could it be? A backed-up toilet? Rotten fish recycled with extra wasabi? A waiter with a fungal infection? Did your own left leg die of gangrene? There’s an app for that!
I'm little lost of why companies are not making all the things apple promised will be attached to iPhone. I remember when 3.0 came out Apple demoed so many plug ins and extensions like these and looks like companies are way behind that.
It was suppose to be the next big thing for iPhone. Maybe Apple got their hopes too high.
I agree—it’s really weird, when you look at all the zillions of bizarre hardware devices that iPods have always had (I have a laser pointer powered by my iPod Photo). You see plenty of charging and audio dock devices, but other, more creative things have taken a surprisingly long time.
They could make some sweet apps for that!
?What?s That Smell??
You feel like sushi, so you look it up in the Maps app and find the nearest. In the hallway by the kitchen is a horrific odor. What could it be? A backed-up toilet? Rotten fish recycled with extra wasabi? A waiter with a fungal infection? Did your own left leg die of gangrene? There?s an app for that!
You may be saying that as a joke, but it's not, really. I've read articles in my journals, that they are working on just those very functions. There are specific molecules that indicate infections, and other serious problems. Sensors are being developed to detect that.
They are working on sensors to be placed in food packages which will show if the food is beyond its safe limits, or their smell and taste optimum. This is a very serious industry, and it's thought that it will revolutionize many areas of health and safety.
I agree?it?s really weird, when you look at all the zillions of bizarre hardware devices that iPods have always had (I have a laser pointer powered by my iPod Photo). You see plenty of charging and audio dock devices, but other, more creative things have taken a surprisingly long time.
Development takes time. Especially with hardware.
The iphone morphs into a tricoder.
Maybe the tablet should be itricode, could have multiple levels of meaning.
I wait for the first real decent comment
Define decent.
It detects chemicals in the air and how exactly is my post not decent?
What is a power amplifier?
If I'm not mistaken it was something Dr. No was building in his hollowed out volcano lair.
Daniel Eran Dilger - Full on, unabashed "Apple is right. Here's why" rant
Prince McClean - Supposed straight report, with only required digs and catcalls
Slash Lane - Quick, hard hitting rumors and nonsense
Everyone could make these associations, or maybe instead, AI could use a simple keyword right in the title. (Report, news, rumor)
I'm little lost of why companies are not making all the things apple promised will be attached to iPhone. I remember when 3.0 came out Apple demoed so many plug ins and extensions like these and looks like companies are way behind that.
It was suppose to be the next big thing for iPhone. Maybe Apple got their hopes too high.
I'm surprised companies like EA hasn't brought out a game controller. I would think that would help them to sell even more games.
--Dave
I'm surprised companies like EA hasn't brought out a game controller. I would think that would help them to sell even more games.
--Dave
What's that you say???
What's that you say???
Huh! I've seen some others, but not that one.
I just went to the site. This is from the company that's been working on one for quite a while, but couldn't get it working properly. I suppose the new OS ver 3 finally has allowed this. I did like the older design better, as it's smaller, and slicker looking.
I wait for the first real decent comment
Here you go. This sounds like a worthwhile app ... even for TechDud.
"Dogs can detect if someone has cancer just by sniffing the person's breath, a new study shows."
http://news.nationalgeographic.com/n...og_cancer.html
What is a power amplifier?
Generally speaking, it is a circuit that takes a wimpy analog signal (from a D/A converter circuit, for example), and makes a strong signal capable of driving headphones or speakers.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amplifier
What is going to do next? Light up a cigarette?
And then who knows what the CIA, NSA, KGB, MASSOB, and other intelligent agencies have cooked up with it. Plenty enough, I bet you.