Apple’s iPhone OS 4 Event Highlights

Today Steve Jobs and Scott Forstall gave us a preview of the iPhone 4.0 Operating System. It will have over 1500 new APIs (application programming interface), and over 100 new user features including the ability of creating playlists, 5x digital zoom, tap to focus on video, gift apps, geo-tagging places in the photo app, changing the home screen wallpaper, blue tooth keyboards, and spell checker. But today Jobs and Forstall focused on 7:

1. Multitasking: This is the most wanted feature by iPhone owners since the release of the iPhone. Now users will be able to run multiple applications at once. The way this will work is when double clicking the home button a window will raise showing all the applications running.

Tim Westergren from Pandora was there demonstrating how Pandora can work in the background as well as being able to jump into the iTunes store from Pandora while music plays so you can buy music. David Ponsford from Skype demonstrated how Skype can now run in the background, and when a call from Skype comes in, you will get a popup. Along with multitasking, Apple states that they have improved fast application switching, task completions, and push notifications.

2. Folders: Users will now have the ability to create folders that will give you the ability to drag apps into. Folders can go on the dock bar also. You can have as many folders as you want. The icon becomes a multi-icon icon. You used to be able to see 180 apps on your phone, now it’s over 2000.

3. Enhanced Mail: OS 4 introduces a unified inbox and the ability to have more than 1 exchange account. If you want to focus on one account, there is a fast inbox switching feature. You will also be able to organize by thread now as well as open attachments with an app for the app store.

4. iBooks: The iBook store will be available on the iPhone, and you will be able to sync your books wirelessly between platforms.

5. Enterprise: This includes better data protection, mobile device management, wireless app distribution, support for multiple Exchange accounts, Exchange Server 2010, and new VPN options.

6. Game Center: Game Center will be similar to Xbox Live, a social gaming network. The Apple App store currently has 50,000 games.

7. iAd: iAd will offer motion plus interactivity to their ads. The ads keep you in your app. Today when you click on a banner ad, it takes you out of your app and throws you onto the advertiser’s web page. So people don’t click on the ads. Because iAd is in the iPhone OS itself, Apple has figured out how to do interactive and video content without ever taking you out of the app. Apple will sell and host the ads, and do a 60/40 split on profit. All this is done in HTML5.

Also Steve released some statistics as well:

– The first day Apple sold 300,000 iPads, as of today that number is about 450,000.

– There have been over 600,000 iBooks downloaded.

– On the 1st day of the iPad release, users downloaded over 1 million apps, as of today they have downloaded 3.5 million.

– There are over 3500 apps in the iPad App store.

– Over 50 million iPhones have been sold to date, 85 million if you include the iPod Touch.

– iPhone and iPod Touch users have downloaded well over 4 billion apps to date. There are over 185,000 apps in the App Store.

– Mobile browsers: The iPhone has a 64% mobile browser use share, everything else added together is half the iPhone.

– In 9 months more than 10 billion notifications have been pushed.

Steve Jobs was asked if the iPhone would ever have Flash and he quickly said “no.”

The iPhone 3GS and iPod Touch 3rd Generation will get all the features, but the iPhone 3G and iPod touch 2nd Generation will run many things, but there are some things they won’t run, like multitasking. OS 4.0 will be available for the iPad this fall.

Hot this week

Did David Wineland and Serge Haroche Steal Idea For The Nobel Physics Prize?

Dr. Omerbashich says the Royal Swedish Academy is a Crime Scene and he has the proof that Nobel laureates stole his discovery.

New Approaches to Disaster Relief Challenges

Disaster relief has always been a challenge. NASA, Google,...

3 Legitimate Money Making Methods to Supplement Your Income

In a perfect world, when your landlord raises your...

2016 Predictions by World Renowned Medium and Psychic Lindy Baker

World renowned medium and psychic Lindy Baker is interviewed by The Hollywood Sentinel, discussing psychic power, the spirit world, life after death, areas of concern in 2016, and much more.

Digital Coupon Customers Spending More Than Double At Stores

A new study shows that customers who use digital coupons go shopping more for groceries and other household goods more often and spend more on their shopping trips.

Covert Censorship Exposed: US Funneled $472.6M to Media Control NGO, Says Wikileaks

Wikileaks exposed that the United States allegedly funneled $472.6 million through Internews Network, a global media non-governmental organization (NGO) suspected of advancing covert censorship and media control.

Proper Lawyer Tips and Legalities to Know About Within the Tobacco Industry

The tobacco industry is one of the most highly...

The 2-State-Solution: Dead and Cannot Be Revived

Danny Burmawi (@dannyburmawi) is a Jordanian; CEO of Project...

Glazed Skylight: A Stylish and Functional Roofing Solution

Today, glazed skylights are a common feature in residences across Australia, offering both aesthetic appeal and functional benefits.

How to Keep Cockroaches Out of Homes This Summer

As summer temperatures rise, household pests become a growing concern. Warmer weather and humidity create ideal breeding conditions for cockroaches, making them one of the most common infestations in homes and offices.

Delta Airlines Miles: Unlocking SkyMiles Rewards Potential

Uncover the secrets of maximizing Delta Airlines miles as you explore a free program full of endless possibilities—but what happens when miles meet dynamic pricing?

DIY Home Decor Ideas: Creative Projects to Try

Unleash your creativity with DIY home decor as we explore how egg carton flowers and colorful glassware transform your space—what will surprise us next?

Franna Cranes: The Best Option for Crane Hire in Melbourne

Many construction owners and project managers turn to Franna crane hire in Melbourne. The Australian-made pick-and-carry cranes are popular.
spot_img

Related Articles

Popular Categories

spot_imgspot_img