The Next iPhone

Despite my previous post outlining a bit of dissatisfaction with the iPhone, I still think that Apple has the best thing going in smartphones. I am bullish on Android but I don't think it is quite there yet; there is no one single product that is comprehensively better than the iPhone in my mind.

While the rumor mill is focused on an Apple tablet, I remain more interested in what Apple has in store for the next generation iPhone. I decided to write up my wish list for comparison when the thing actually comes out.

Hardware Requests

• Better resolution screen
• 802.11n wireless
• USB 3.0
• 32 GB and 64 GB versions
• Faster processor and more RAM

Software Requests

• Native to-do syncing with iCal (still not there after three iterations?)
• Message flagging in the Mail app (unbelievable that this is still not included)
• Wireless iTunes syncing
• Implement some limited multitasking for third-party apps
• Allow the use of a Bluetooth keyboard

Business Model Requests

• Sell an unlocked iPhone in the U.S., even if it is way expensive
• Get rid of the AT&T exclusivity but don't take the iPhone away from AT&T
• Approve Google Voice in the App Store