Curiosity swirling over iPhone update
Insiders such as MacEnthusiasts president Mark Greenblatt reiterate multi-tasking as not only a feature, but a significant improvement.
“(The update) won’t sell more phones, but what will is the inclusion of CDMA technology, or Verizon compatability,” he said.
Palm and Google already boast mobile devices with this capability; so does Apple in some regard. Its constantly runs ads of the iPhone showing how to look up information online while making a call. However, most of the current multi-tasking involves Apple’s own software applications, leading the way for possible third-party apps.
The Associated Press cites Apple resistance to this type of multi-tasking primarily because of battery life, performance, and security concerns. It is yet to be seen if the newest update can overpower that.
Perhaps another prime update to the iPhone is a potential mobile advertising platform, especially after its January purchase of Quattro Wireless. Google snatched ad competitor AdMob last year, which Apple had originally been eyeing.
According to multiple Apple blogs, the user interface for the first update in a year will look much like the desktop Expose feature. They agree additional features such as wireless syncing could allow users to sync iPhones and iTunes via WiFi.
One blog referred to better application management for rearranging applications on the home screen; another had a second camera on its iPhone update wish list.
TheWeek.com says the newest iPhone may unveil a more unified e-mail inbox option instead of its current locking different accounts into separate inboxes. The site also forecasts integrated GPS navigation, especially after purchasing mapping company Placebase in 2009.