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What HARDWARE still needs to be added to the iPhone?
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5MP is not likely to happen.
A thinner body would be nice, but why do you need this? It's already one of the thinnest smartphones out there.
Battery life will improve over time, it's pretty much inevitable. It has good battery life now, but more is always welcome.
A 5MP would look better when you put it on your mac or Apple TV
Why do you think there needs to be a thinner body. if things get to thin i just get scared they're going to break!
The LED light is a good idea and a software update that lets you see your calender etc when you go to unlock those to would be a big help
Maybe the speakers could be improved for playing music?
double sided touchscreen!!!
jk jk
camera is fine to me, not trying to be a photographer.
LED would be cool so u dont have to wake it up to see if u have a message or not
EDIT: ^^^ to above post, yea louder speaker would be sweet!
jk jk
camera is fine to me, not trying to be a photographer.
LED would be cool so u dont have to wake it up to see if u have a message or not
EDIT: ^^^ to above post, yea louder speaker would be sweet!
The LED is a great idea. I tried out a blackberry and loved that feature of it. They could easily hid it under the glass in the upper part of the phone and it would still look sleek and sexy.
Otherwise, I don't think there are any hardware additions needed, just some refinement. For example, it already has bluetooth, but it needs upped to support A2DP ( i think that's what it is ).
For me, the biggest things that needs worked on are the software, but that's another thread.
Otherwise, I don't think there are any hardware additions needed, just some refinement. For example, it already has bluetooth, but it needs upped to support A2DP ( i think that's what it is
). For me, the biggest things that needs worked on are the software, but that's another thread.
I would still really like to see some sort of controller for gaming functions. I know, it's a phone, not a PSP but it would still be really neat to have the option.
Other than that, it would be nice to be able to use some existing hardware with other functions of the phone; for instance, using the video out cable with other apps like dtunes or games.
Other than that, it would be nice to be able to use some existing hardware with other functions of the phone; for instance, using the video out cable with other apps like dtunes or games.
I think you'll have to look to third parties for that. Apple is assuredly not going to add game buttons.
^ umm the controller is already there. It's the 3.5' diagonal piece of glass.
I'd like to see turn-by-turn GPS function (I know, not exactly "hardware" but still) as well as a better camera. Not like 5MP but maybe a 3MP? Most of the cheap phones have 2MP cameras in them, mine included. More pixels is always nice to have. Thinness is moot, since it is already THE thinnest in the entire market.
There's not much to add, most of the features people want are software based, i.e. copy/paste, MMS, turn-by-turn GPS.
I'd like to see turn-by-turn GPS function (I know, not exactly "hardware" but still) as well as a better camera. Not like 5MP but maybe a 3MP? Most of the cheap phones have 2MP cameras in them, mine included. More pixels is always nice to have. Thinness is moot, since it is already THE thinnest in the entire market.
There's not much to add, most of the features people want are software based, i.e. copy/paste, MMS, turn-by-turn GPS.
I dont see the point in a higher resolution camera on the iphone....
You ask so it looks nicer on apple tv etc... what many do not realise is that HD TV resolution (1080p) is 2.1 megapixels presently and the next stage in HD TV is way off....
Why does everyone think that the higher the better, high res imagery is only really needed for large images not TV sized ones...
Evidence - (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/High-definition_television#High-Definition_Display_Resolutions)
You ask so it looks nicer on apple tv etc... what many do not realise is that HD TV resolution (1080p) is 2.1 megapixels presently and the next stage in HD TV is way off....
Why does everyone think that the higher the better, high res imagery is only really needed for large images not TV sized ones...
Evidence - (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/High-definition_television#High-Definition_Display_Resolutions)
^ umm the controller is already there. It's the 3.5' diagonal piece of glass.
Really? I had no idea...
No, this is along the lines of what I meant...
icontrolpad
Alas, the page hasn't been updated for months, so I just don't think we'll be seeing it.... At least no time soon.
I prefer onscreen controls myself, like the gameboy advance app gpsphone.Really? I had no idea...
No, this is along the lines of what I meant...
icontrolpad
Alas, the page hasn't been updated for months, so I just don't think we'll be seeing it.... At least no time soon.
I like the form factor the way it is.
I could go for a higher resolution screen, that be nice
A bigger battery would be great too, and slimed down to the thickness being equal to the first iPhone at its largest point, but keep the curve it has now(but its be thinner, because its starts at a thinner point)
A bigger battery would be great too, and slimed down to the thickness being equal to the first iPhone at its largest point, but keep the curve it has now(but its be thinner, because its starts at a thinner point)
LOL how did I not think of a higher res screen??
720X480 would be the next step up right?
Marry that with higher capacity to accomodate the larger files required for higher res video and id be happy.
Well, the homebutton wouldn't make much sense, as it would require some special thing to do it, which would make any stillness difficult. I do agree with the physical button, though. I'd like to see a physical picture button on the iPhone.
The home button thing would be great so you can take self-portrait pictures easily without having to remember where to place your finger. Although a self-portrait mirror would probably help for that also. [cough]Apple[cough]
Couldn't the camera app just make the home button become the camera button, and then two clicks will take you to the home screen and three clicks becomes your standard double click?
If not, I'm still advocating dedicated camera button or the entire screen.
Ok, so that sort of pushed the idea a little further. I'm not sure if people can triple click the home button though. Maybe just a single and double click would be great.
I beleive the homescreen buttons functions have precedence over applications, they wouldnt change that simple function for a camera app.
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-enhanced camera.
-specialized side button. (maybe even two). can be used for picture capture and also be accessed in the SDK for the apps to have access to a physical button
-General enhancements (battery, reception, screen, gps)
edit: there is NO way apple will use the home button to take pictures. not happening. they would use the volume button or create an entirely new button before they would do that
-specialized side button. (maybe even two). can be used for picture capture and also be accessed in the SDK for the apps to have access to a physical button
-General enhancements (battery, reception, screen, gps)
edit: there is NO way apple will use the home button to take pictures. not happening. they would use the volume button or create an entirely new button before they would do that