Initially pundits were calling for the release of an "iPhone 2" in 2008. However, it was during 2008 that the iPhone 3G was released. While the new iPhone was a major move forward in the advancement of the product, the official Apple coded name for the hardware was "iPhone 1,2." In January 2009 a new hardware name was discovered in a firmware upgrade released by Apple. The indication of an "iPhone 2,1" hardware configuration in the code led to further speculation that a real hardward upgrade would be forthcoming in 2009.CNET News: New iPhone firmware reveals code for next model (January 29, 2009)
Speculation
Because the iPod received the designation "iPod 2,1" with its September 2008 incarnation, speculation has arisen regarding what the new iPhone designation might entail. With the new name for the iPod, the device received an upgraded processor. This has led to the rumor that the next generation of iPhone hardware will include this advance as well.MacRumors.com: Next Generation iPhone Model Revealed... (January 28, 2009)
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Quad core processors reportedly supported with new firmwareZDNet: Four core iPhones and firmware 3.0 (January 8, 2009)
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