A Hong Kong blog has posted what may be the first images of the new iPhone 3G interface. While the images are a bit on the blurry side, they all look to be very authentic in design and are being regarded by many to be the real deal.

Main improvements over the current iPhone interface include a compass capable of determining the direction you’re facing, an auto-focus option for the camera, video recording, and the ability to send multimedia messages. The top of the screen also shows a new battery gauge that indicates exactly how much battery power you might have left available in a percentage rather than in just a picture.

The compass and auto focus are not currently expected to be added to the new iPhone, indicating that the pictures could potentially be a fake- or maybe Apple has a little extra in store for us.

Apple held a press conference in March to talk about the new iPhone 3.0 software. At the press conference it gave us some ideas on what to look for with the new iPhone 3.0 this summer. Current things we know will be included are:

Copy/Paste: Double tapping on text will give you the option to cut, copy, or paste the text into a new window. That way if you want to save a text to your notes, or send part of a website in an email, you can easily copy and paste text just like you can on your computer.

Spotlight: Spotlight will allow you to search through the entire contents of your iPhone much like you can search the contents of your computer using Spotlight on your desktop.

3G Tethering: The new iPhone software will give the phone the ability to tether with a laptop and be used as a modem. Cell phone carriers will have to sign off on the service before it can be enabled on the phone, which will probably mean either more fees, or the phone just not working tethered for some customers.

Multimedia Messaging: Users will be able to send pictures and sound through the phone.

Shake to shuffle music:You will be able to simply shake your iPhone to change the song playing.

Stereo Bluetooth: The new software will enable you to connect a stereo headset to rock out to your favorite tunes wirelessly.

What do you think about these pictures? Are they real?

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