Seems like Apple has been reading its customers’ feedback, if I am judging by the latest rumors on the Web. The long list of missing features for the iPhone will not be as long very soon, if these rumors are true.
Let’s start with video capabilities. According to Mobile Crunch, Apple seems to have patented various technologies for the iPhone, and video is mentioned quite often throughout the document. Now the iPhone in its ideal state, would have video recording capability, as well as conference calling i.e a second camera, and according to this rumor, both these functions are soon to come.
Another main issue with the iPhone is the lack of Flash in the browser. Now, if you spent more than a few minutes on Twitter or surfed any tech site over the last few days, you probably know by now that Adobe and Apple are working hard to make this happen. Contrary to what most people believed, the current lack of Flash does not seem to be an Apple decision, rather a technical challenge, which I am sure will be overcome in the very near future.
So, seems like Apple needed a little push from our friends over in Pre land to get them to listen to their critics. As far as I am concerned, add stereo bluetooth, MMS, Copy/Paste, Office Editor, expandable memory, replaceable battery, and possibly a better camera, and I will remain an Apple fan boy, even post Pre launch.
-Hillel