Archive for the ‘Operating system’ Category

My iOS 5 wishlist

Sure the next iPhone will be exciting, but I most anticipate the next version of iOS. The first iPhone debuted in 2007. The operating system was groundbreaking at launch. Updates each year have brought exciting new features including push notifications and more options for apps to integrate with the phone. But now, five years after [...]

Multi-tasking coming to next-gen iPhone OS?

AppleInsider: Apple this summer will go a long way towards silencing critics and catering to one of the most prevalent demands of its iPhone user base, when it introduces a multitasking solution through the handset’s 4.0 software update that will finally allow several third party apps to run concurrently and in the background. theAppleBlog: The [...]

New iPhone has 3 megapixel still and video camera

The new iPhone 3GS (not much of a cool name, betting personally it’ll be called iPhone Video by the press) includes a 3 megapixel camera used for shooting stills and videos. Here’s Apple’s description of the camera: “iPhone 3G S features a new 3 megapixel autofocus camera that takes amazing pictures and video, making it [...]

New iPhone controlled by talking to it

Talking to your phone will no longer be reserved for the crazies: the new iPhone announced today includes voice control. From Apple: ”The voice control feature in iPhone 3G S offers hands free operation for both iPhone and iPod functions. Simply speak the appropriate commands into the built-in microphone or headset microphone to dial by name [...]

New iPhones, extra OS 3.0 features for WWDC?

The latest and greatest of iPhone rumors ahead of tomorrow’s WWDC: New iPhones, if unveiled, COULD:  be “ultra-thin,” include a front-facing camera as TechCrunch suggests, a matte black finish, go on sale at WWDC – which would make tons of people happy, be available in 16GB and 32GB models, include a low-cost 4GB iPhone, the [...]