June 10th, 2008

Ten things missing in the iPhone 3G (updated)

Posted by Jason D. O'Grady @ 10:52 am

Categories: 3G, iPhone

Tags: Apple iPhone, Apple Inc., 3G, Cellular Phones, Modems, Text Messaging/SMS/MMS, Wireless, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Hardware

Ten things missing in the iPhone 3G:

1. Keychain/password storage – This is a must have feature and a large oversight. It can be addressed in a software update.
2. Cut and paste – Again, major oversight but addressable with software (soon?)
3. Haptic feedback – This would make the on-screen keyboard better for many people.
4. Flash – Desperately needed. I know that Apple is pushing H.264 but too much of the Web relies on Flash these days.
5. MMS – Don’t you hate getting picture messages from people that say, “view my message online” followed by a 10-digit password. I never go to them
6. Better camera – I know some people that won’t buy an iPhone because of its poor 2MP camera. C’mon Apple, even a 3MP would be better!
7. Video recording – If jailbreakers can do it, Apple can do it. Perhaps they’re leaving this up to the third parties?
8. Tethering/Modem – This kinda falls in the TBD column because I’m not sure, but something tells me that AppleTT won’t let us tether the iPhone to a MacBook and use it as a modem. Anyone know for sure?
9. More storage - Where is the 32GB option?
10. Forward text messages - My friend Paul came up with this one…

What about you?