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I know, Apple’s “revolutionary mobile phone” already does a lot. Nevertheless, I’ve compiled a short list of features (with concept images) that I think would give the iPhone a popularity boost and help Apple to sell more phones.
Some of the concepts are reasonable, others not so much. Unfortunately, the ideas are mere brain fodder, but if anything in here sparks your interest, cross your fingers for iPhone 2.0.
1. iPhone pedometer
People already jog with their iPods, and others will likely do the same with their iPhones. Apple should add a pedometer to the iPhone for walkers and joggers to track their exercise progress.
The iPhone pedometer could measure jogger speed, distance, steps per minute, and calories burned and have a drop-down graph displaying achievements over time. It might even have a feature to let joggers set goals, which it could track.
2. Google GPS
Apple’s iPhone will feature Google Maps. Why not add GPS also? This way drivers (and pedestrians) can know where they are at all times.
A GPS-enabled iPhone might even provide updated traffic reports and suggestions for events going on in the area. Motorola offers a GPS service called ViaMoto, but I think Apple could do much better.
3. iPhone radar detector
This one is admittedly a bit ridiculous, but I would love to have a radar detector on the iPhone to alert me of speed traps in the area.
If Apple really wanted to get fancy, the iPhone radar detector could integrate with iPhone’s Google GPS for memorizing speed trap locations.
4. iPhone camera flash
I don’t know how Apple could include a camera flash without draining the phone battery, but let’s leave that up to their tech guys. T-Mobile’s Sidekick sports a camera flash so why can’t the iPhone?
5. iPhone digital video camera
To the best of my knowledge, the iPhone will not have a video camera. But many of today’s basic mobile phones have video cameras (albeit low-quality ones), so why not iPhone as well?
It’s 2007 and we’re in the middle of a YouTube era. Apple should have taken advantage of the emerging Internet video culture and added a simple video camera to the iPhone.
What features do you think Apple should add to iPhone 2.0?
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Great write-up. A startup called Quirky.com makes an iPhone case that includes an integrated flash: http://www.quirky.com/products.....c6b7c10623
I would like to have the ability to have 2 batteries one for charging and the other in the phone. Mine doesnt even last a day.
OR have a long lasting battery.
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i did a video recording on my macbook pro webcam it,s only 1.3 megapixel its very clear & smooth. i believe iphone 3g could be the same because its the same camera. i been told.i could be wrong. try on your mac and see yourself. apple not dumb. hope it like photo booth on a mac
A better SPEAKER PHONE!!!
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Video, video, video
Text cut and paste
5.0mp camera
1. Video Recorder w/ audio- unlimited record time
2. Zoom on Camera of some sort
3. Forward text messages
4. Copy and Paste
5. Alarm clock that will ring when the power is off if set.
1. 1seg digital TV tuner
2. Digital FM tuner
3. Camera LED flash, doubles as flashlight
4. GPS functionality
5. a place for cell-phone straps
6. Built-in contactless chip (Suica and Edy)
7. 5.0MP or more camera (2.0MP, don’t make me laugh. that was sooo five years ago here in Japan)
to be honest; to compete and for that price it should at least have the features most phones have these days.
I am surprised why the iPhone i so popular. There re so many better phones out there. Consider, e.g., the Sony Ericsson W960i. It leaves the iPhone far behind!
INSTANT MESSENGER(without the need for downloadable apps) – and support for hotmail.
MMS
better quality camera.
the ability to delete pointles(rarely used) pre-installed apps.
-stocks
-(without hotmail support mail is useless)
I wish the iphone let us delete only selected recent calls, not all or none. There should also be a way to save sms and other text to folders. I would also like to customize the name of folders for email. Of course, video would be nice. And it should be easier to download pictures into separate folders from a pc to iphone. I know it can be done but I would love a drag and drop feature in the itunes menu. And of course, cut and past would be awesome.
I do not believe this
iphone 3G needs video camera capability and the ability to foward text messages. I can’t believe you can’t forward text messages or shoot video!!!
I THINK ALL HAS BEEN SAID, THE TOP 5 LIST FOR ME IS
1.
THE VIDEO CAM (CAUSE EVERYBODY SAIS IT DOES NOT HAVE ONE BUT I AM NOT A SPECIALIST, I USE THE CAM A LOT AND WITH ITS BIG DISPLAY IT GOT TO BE A GOOD CAM).
2.
FM RECEIVER
3.
WHAT ABOUT A DVBT (W-LAN TV)RECEIVER
4.
MMS
5.
MEMORY CARD SLOT
HANNES :I
p.s. just found this site, that should probably solve the videocam issue?
http://www.iphonevideorecorder.com
All things mentioned above, my personal preferences: video conferencing, better photocam, videocam, bigger HD, audiorecording and posibility to set recorded sounds as ringtones. Ability to watch TV, I know that sounds kind of crazy, I used to think it was but since that came for free with my new contract and Samsung P960 I tried it a couple of time and I must admit; it adds the “wow” factor when e.g. you are waiting for train.
I soo agree… i just got the iphone and was really disappointed with no flash and no video on the camera
Apple should add a taser to the iphone like the communicator’s in Star Trek. The streets are getting dangerous.
Oh! And also it shoud ring with a MP3 song, not with a tone! That’s old fashion! hahahaha
Also in msjs…
I love this phone because of the desing and some other things, but sometimes I start thinking why dont mac made it better…
I vote for a bluetooth that exchange music, images, etc as other phones do, not just for hands free!
Why can’t the battery last longer? Also, I have taken into consideration that many people aren’t capable of comprehending such directions posted on Apple Stores of Websites. I almost don’t understand some things and can’t locate certain applications that it is telling me to access. So, Apple, simple is better.
I was also thinking that the iPhone/iTouch should have a projector keyboard that you could actually type on. I think that would be much more efficient than trying to type on the small letters of an iTouch/iPhone. That would be a great attribute to the Apple multi-touch screen devices. I was also wondering how about not having to pay for everything. Have you ever noticed that you must pay for everything if it wasn’t made for your device? The economic crisis is striking the U.S. and those who aren’t of a high class family who posses a lot of money, should be able to easily buy things for there own enjoying.
First off, I was wondering where to download/buy the iPhone 2.0 software and when would it be coming out? I have an iTouch and I have speculated that the download is only for iPhones and that it is around a ten dollar fee for iTouch users. I was wondering where and when could I access such features of the iPhone 2.0 software.
the apple iphone is the best of te bes mobiles every, no just to brush thngs upa it we must put a good video camera in it with a better battery
…and then i think it will be the ultimate phone ever, and u can coat watever price u’ll wan we’ll still buy it…
IPhone should add a simple thing to their Stop watch. For Runners who sprint at intervals, or other uses. You should be able to have the alarm ring at set intervasl, like every 2 minutes or low intetsity, then after that, every 30 seconds for sprints, and repeat. That way I would not have to reset the alarm every time, which is unfeasable. This is a recuring alarm. Or one that anounces the intervals with a human voice, to let runners know how much time has elapsed, without having to touch the phone to silence the alarm. It should play over the music on the iPod.
it needs to have a camera!!!! otherwise I will not buy it untill it has one
Hey, adam just thought id let u know the just made an iphone with 3g n its comming this july 11 n their only selling it for a great price of $299 for the 8gb model!