Although The Apple Tablet is Interesting, I Want iPhone 4.0!

Although Apple's implementation of a tablet based computer will be very interesting, I am more interested in what will be in the iPhone 4.0 OS. With Android fast on the iPhone's heels; Apple needs to play the leap frog game well with iPhone 4.0 or risk losing potential new or even current customers.

Here is what I would like to see in iPhone 4.0 (not necessarily in preference order):

• Ability to have a second ActiveSync mail account
• Ability to flag emails in an Exchange account
• Background push synching of selected email folders like sent items
• API access to calendar, contacts, email to allow developers like WebIS to develop fully integrated PIM applications (Pocket Informant)
• Background application functionality (let the users choose what app may run in the background)
• Active unlock screen to display weather, calendar events or whatever any app may provide.
• Customizable icon shapes
• More power management settings

On the hardware front:

• AMOLED screen
• 1GHZ processor
• 5+ MP camera with zoom

I will have to wait until this afternoon to see how my wish list fairs.

Comments

[Chris Beard]

I agree, particularly with regard to the specs of the iPad. While at first glace the iPad impresses, the same limitations of the iPhone remain, particularly no multitasking. That is a huge detriment. I was hoping this would replace a laptop, but since all syncing goes through a "real" computer I need more persuasion before forking out another $500+ for an additional device that doesn't replace my iPhone or MacBook Pro. And when I travel I would take my MacBook Pro AND an iPad, not leaving the MBP at home and using the iPad.