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What Do You Want In iPhone 2.0?

Posted by Zonk on from the you-know-its-coming dept.

Ian Lamont writes "The predictions about the iPhone being a bust have so far been way off the mark, but that doesn't mean the device is perfect. Besides the dependence on the AT&T Edge network and the lack of an iPhone SDK, there are a boatload of UI, software and hardware issues that should be addressed in the next-generation iPhone. Some complaints include GPS functionality, allowing iPhones to be used as hard drives, adding RSS support, and turning auto-correct into auto-complete. What would you want to see in the next generation of iPhone?"

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  1. Really? by jvagner · · Score: 5, Interesting

    We just went through months and months of iPhone discussions. Then we re-hashed half of those details in the way that the iPod Touch is a little disappointing. A lot of progress has been made in terms of getting unofficial 3rd party apps installed to the device. Do we really have to talk about this already?

    Here's the thing: Apple, and Steve Jobs, will do exactly what they want and nothing more. We may get iChat support, we may get video at some point, but we're probably not getting an official SSH client. We're probably not getting VOIP, even though Apple has made obvious their disdain for the cell industry.

    Once a product is launched, Apple tends to make small, incremental improvements. I don't see the iPhone 2.0 as a huge step up. In his "Steve Takes Europe" tour, the timelines for a 3G iPhone seem to be pointing more towards the end of next year, not sooner.

    Be happy with your iPhone now. I won't be getting one, but that's okay. But I *am* done thinking about the iPhone, because for me it really is short of the mark. I'm in love with the interface, the form factor, and the degree to which Apple was able to think very differently than the rest of the industry. But, Apple's self-imposed product limitations are too annoying for me. It's just not going to be the device I really want.

  2. Voice Synthesizer/Modulator by kwabbles · · Score: 5, Funny

    I want to be able to change my voice when I call people.

    Options must include:

    Barry White
    Liz Hurley
    Megatron
    Gary Coleman
    Jerry Lewis
    R2D2
    Bobcat Goldthwait
    Herve Villavechaize
    Smeagol (post-ring)

    I'd switch to AT&T for that.

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  3. For $600, again? by RingDev · · Score: 5, Funny

    Hell, I'm still waiting for iPhone 1.0 to give me a blow job. For another $600, iPhone two better come with a twin.

    -Rick

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  4. Re:I don't want much more by Zonk+(troll) · · Score: 5, Insightful

    What I'd like is:

    1) Free of AT&T
    2) VOIP, used by default when WiFi is available
    3) Designed as an open platform to be modified easily (custom apps, alternative firmware, etc)

    Of course, that will never happen.

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  5. Re:I don't want much more by bwoodard · · Score: 5, Insightful

    5) Search through contacts by business or other methods
    6) cut/paste
    7) Categorize contacts/memos
    8) task list
    9) Scientific calculator mode
    10) Bluetooth GPS profile
    11) A2DP Bluetooth profile