New Features for iPhone OS4 - Multitasking, Gaming

[Xavier]

It is about time they add Multitasking. Below are


Source: Gadgets DNA
Writer: Jeffry McDowel

1) Multitasking – To save battery life of iPhone or iPod touch, Apple did not supported multitasking completely (restricted to some apps) till now. But with the growing demand of complete multitasking like available on other smartphone devices like android phones, Blackberry and high end Windows Mobiles, multitasking in iPhone OS 4.0 is now a reality.

iPhone 4.0 firmware user interface will resemble Apple’s desktop Expose feature. After tapping the Home button twice, an expose-like interface will bring up the currently running apps, prompting user for quick selection. Once the selection is made, the iPhone OS zooms out of the Expose task manager and transitions you to that running app.

2) Folders – To tackle the problem of having too many apps on your phone, Apple is adding Folders feature in the iPhone 4.0 firmware. When you are editing your Home screen, you can drag one app on top of another app to automatically create a folder. The iPhone automatically names folders based on the categories of the apps. “Intelligent Naming” feature set the folder name according to the content of the folder. Huh! Pretty intelligent! iPhone 4.0 firmware supports up to 180 folders for a total of 2160 apps, that is 12 apps per folder.

3) Improved Mail – Lots of juicy features introduced and it seems that Apple has completely changed Mail application for iPhone 4.0 firmware. Now you have “Unified Inbox”, that allows you to see all incoming mail from multiple accounts. The new version of iPhone Mail provides fast inbox switching between multiple accounts, an option to organize messages by thread, and the ability to open attachments with an app from the App Store. Just tap files attached to e-mail messages to open them in a separate third-party apps.

4) iBooks for iPhone OS 4.0 – iPad’s iBooks is now available on iPhone 4.0 OS devices. The iBook application will work on both iPhone and iPod touch, and all books and page placements will be synced wirelessly between multiple devices.

5) Enterprise Features – iPhone 4.0 has added new features for business users -

* Data Protection - Protect email messages and attachments stored on iPhone 3GS by using the PIN code as an encryption key. Availability of encryption APIs that can be used for providing data protection to third party apps as well.
* Mobile Device Management - Deploying improvements for companies that deploy large number of iPhone. New Mobile Device Management APIs can be integrated with third-party applications to wirelessly configure and update settings, monitor compliance with corporate policies, and even wipe or lock managed iPhone devices.
* Wireless App Distribution – iPhone OS 4 firmware allow enterprises to securely host and wirelessly distribute in-house apps to employees over Wi-Fi and 3G. Applications can now be updated without connecting to your computers.
* Improved Mail & Exchange Support – Lets you set up multiple Exchange ActiveSync accounts and now works with Exchange Server 2010.
* SSL VPN Support – Allow you to securely connect to a corporate network via VPN on Demand.

6) Game Center – Apple announced a social-gaming network called Game Center and will provide a stiff competition to Xbox Live and the PlayStation Network. On game Center you can invite friends, participate in online matchmaking, compete in leaderboards, earn and track achievements, and more.

7) iAd – Developers can now incorporate ads into their application to make money. The model will allow some of the developers to keep their apps for free. The system is built entirely on HTML5. Apple recently acquired the Quattro Wireless for $ 275 million and iAd product has been built on top of Quattro

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[Peasie]

Re: New Features for iPhone OS4 - Multitasking, Gaming

You mean I can listen to Pandora Radio <span style="font-style: italic">and</span> chat in the Shout Box? Did I die and go to heaven?

[Dr.Dudd]

Re: New Features for iPhone OS4 - Multitasking, Gaming

You mean the IPhone can't do that?

I knew the Droid was way ahead of that toy.

Multitasking, so if you are on the phone can younot surf the web at three same time?
Can you click on a phone number on a website to call it?

Yes the Droid can.<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Peasie</div><div class="ubbcode-body">You mean I can listen to Pandora Radio <span style="font-style: italic">and</span> chat in the Shout Box? Did I die and go to heaven? </div></div>

[kia027]

Re: New Features for iPhone OS4 - Multitasking, Gaming

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Dr.Dudd</div><div class="ubbcode-body">You mean the IPhone can't do that?

I knew the Droid was way ahead of that toy.

Multitasking, so if you are on the phone can younot surf the web at three same time?
Can you click on a phone number on a website to call it?

Yes the Droid can.<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Peasie</div><div class="ubbcode-body">You mean I can listen to Pandora Radio <span style="font-style: italic">and</span> chat in the Shout Box? Did I die and go to heaven? </div></div> </div></div>

yes it can do that now... I can surf the web &amp; chat same time

[halfwaytree]

Re: New Features for iPhone OS4 - Multitasking, Gaming

With the current model of iPhone you can indeed listen to your iPod, talk on the phone etc... while performing other functions (surfing the web, checking email etc...). However you can't text and have another window open to play a game at the same time for example. Like X-man stated this will be available in the new version of iPhone.

I have checked out the Droid and with the exception of its inability to be truly intuitive by allowing the user to pinch and spread the display with their fingers in order to to zoom in and out, it is still a nice piece of business.

I will have to consider it when the time comes to get a new phone.

Personally the biggest complaint I have with the iPhone and really the only major reason I have to consider switching alliances is Apple's stupid decision to make it virtually impossible for the average Joe Blow user to change the battery themselves.

Apple says the battery will last approx. 3 years for the average user. I guess their thinking is that after 3 years the cost of getting the battery changed and purchasing a new (better) phone will be close enough to force people to just choose the latter.

There is going to be a flood of old iPhones on ebay, all needing new batteries.

[Dr.Dudd]

Re: New Features for iPhone OS4 - Multitasking, Gaming

My Droid does recognize multi-touch.
It has the latest upgrade of the Android OS.
It can Ponce and spread and contract like the iPhone does.
I don't play games but I do run professional programs while using other programs. Sometimes I am amazed how many programs I have running simultaneously.
It just function as if it is running one.
No slow down, nothing.
I also find that it run a lot of iPhone APS too.
And I have a slew of free also, that is very useful.
It is the Droid I am posting with now.

[Dr.Dudd]

Re: New Features for iPhone OS4 - Multitasking, Gaming

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Kia</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Dr.Dudd</div><div class="ubbcode-body">You mean the IPhone can't do that?

I knew the Droid was way ahead of that toy.

Multitasking, so if you are on the phone can younot surf the web at three same time?
Can you click on a phone number on a website to call it?

Yes the Droid can.<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Peasie</div><div class="ubbcode-body">You mean I can listen to Pandora Radio <span style="font-style: italic">and</span> chat in the Shout Box? Did I die and go to heaven? </div></div> </div></div>

yes it can do that now... I can surf the web &amp; chat same time </div></div>That's cool, still but I tried to use one to make a call, while it was on the web and lost my website.
So it maybe the connection side that is weak then.

[kia027]

Re: New Features for iPhone OS4 - Multitasking, Gaming

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Dr.Dudd</div><div class="ubbcode-body">My Droid does recognize multi-touch.
It has the latest upgrade of the Android OS.
It can Ponce and spread and contract like the iPhone does.
I don't play games but I do run professional programs while using other programs. Sometimes I am amazed how many programs I have running simultaneously.
It just function as if it is running one.
No slow down, nothing.
I also find that it run a lot of iPhone APS too.
And I have a slew of free also, that is very useful.
It is the Droid I am posting with now. </div></div>

and I see it has improved your spelling immensely and for that we are grateful the Droid!

[Gen]

Re: New Features for iPhone OS4 - Multitasking, Gaming

enuh


<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Kia</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Dr.Dudd</div><div class="ubbcode-body">My Droid does recognize multi-touch.
It has the latest upgrade of the Android OS.
It can Ponce and spread and contract like the iPhone does.
I don't play games but I do run professional programs while using other programs. Sometimes I am amazed how many programs I have running simultaneously.
It just function as if it is running one.
No slow down, nothing.
I also find that it run a lot of iPhone APS too.
And I have a slew of free also, that is very useful.
It is the Droid I am posting with now. </div></div>

and I see it has improved your spelling immensely and for that we are grateful the Droid! </div></div>

[Xavier]

Re: New Features for iPhone OS4 - Multitasking, Gaming

Droid will eventually catch up to Apple similar to how the PC surpassed the MAC. You have to open the system.