Ok, new iPhone is out and this time it has enough I guess for me to splurge and buy it for myself. However, I am really disappointed that it still does not have A2DP or wireless sync. That said, with GPS and fast internet… Hey, why not.

So, but my real problem with Apple. Why are they calling it cheaper? It is not cheaper. I was waiting to see how long before people figure that out. Finally, there are some articles about it. According to my naive math, the phone is $200 cheaper, but the monthly fee is $10 more, so after 24 months the phone costs $40 more. That said, turns out people in Europe have way better plans. And they get the device for free.

So, here is my list of suggestions for the “next” iPhone or next software release:

• Full bluetooth including A2DP and OBEX
• Wireless syncing
• Wireless subscription to podcasts (I don’t want to sync with iTunes every time I want to listen to a new podcast).
• Support for shoutcast/icecast/whatever cast Internet radio
• Better PDF reader for free ebooks (Should remember position, scale fonts, wrap on the screen etc)
• Instant messenger and VOIP

I probably missed something, but this is a good start. So, July 11th, where are you?

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Categories: Geeky, Rants
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