What I Want From an iPhone

Written on December 16, 2004 by Dan Lurie and 14 people have commented

Now that we have confirmation that Apple and Motorola are partnering on a phone, I think this is a good a time as any to start dreaming. My current phone is a Treo 210. It does the phone thing, and the PDA thing, but it does both quite badly. The phone isnt intuitive and hard to quickly acess, and the PDA is less than expandable. So, Here is what I want in an iPhone.

Must Haves:
- Fairly high-res color screen
- Multi band
- Good signal reception
- IM capability
- WAP capability
- Bluetooth
- Ability to sync with iCal or other scheduling apps.
Like to Haves:
- MP3 ringtones
- Good resolution camera
- QWERTY keypad

Yes, I know its a lot to ask, but not that far out there. We allready know that the iPhone will have Bluetooth, and is certain to have a nice color screen, but the others are up for grabs. What are you looking for in the iPhone?

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#1 Tom Poston says:
I’m one of those people who doesn’t care much for cameras built into phones - I can see why some people like them but I would prefer my iPhone to focus on the phone and do that RIGHT.

In addition to what you listed, I’d like some nice subdued ringtones that are alternatives to songs, ditties, etc., and most importantly (to me!) I want the iPhone offered by Verizon Wireless so I can actually use it!
#2 Matthew says:
The phone will have to be great to stop me from buying the SonyEricsson

I would like to see something I could just plug into my iPod and make my iPod a cell phone or let me buy music right on it.

Matthew
#3 PXLated says:
Since Apple is the “innovator”, I would like to see more then just a phone with a better interface and style. I would like to see Jobs shake up the whole boring cell phone industry just like he shook up the music business.
1) Set up their own service, buy the bandwidth wholesale or similar to the way one does with internet bandwidth.
2) Have better, clearer, simpler service plans.
3) Take it beyond just the cell phone, add WiFi for VoIP, and connectivity to your land line.
4) Have a multi-part ecosystem…
a) The phone itself.
b) A message center, a master program running on Mac/Windows that manages all your calls, numbers, answers your phone, etc. and ties into your landline or VoIP via your WiFi network.
c) An online store/service where you can buy ring tones, etc. but additionally, manage you account, etc.
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If Apple just introduces just a phone, I really will be surprised. No matter how good, there just isn’t enough “wow” factor I don’t think. And, it doesn’t have that Jobs “thinking big” cache.
#4 PXLated says:
Oh, and if it has WiFi, it ties in to AirTunes and is your iTunes remote.
#5 Fabio says:
It should have EDGE+UMTS for mobile broadband like the Nokia 6630.
#6 drew says:
maybe when you turn it on, it has the apple “bong” sound?
#7 Richard Fairhurst says:
GPS. Connecting to a really cool proprietary Apple location-aware service. No, I don’t think it’ll happen.
#8 chris holland says:
I had outlined a wish list a while back at: ultimate handheld device..

We need a device with a full IP stack and integrated SIP capability.
#9 Brendan says:
It needs to open bottles, too.
#10 Daniel says:
Come and see my homage to the iPod T-Shirts and iPod dancers.
http://www.graffitiusa.com
#11 elliot says:
don’t forget a nice loud ring… never again should you not be able to hear the phone just because it’s in your pocket
#12 ayrwode says:
Great job guys…
#13 Anna from Berlin says:
These look great!

I will be surprised if anyone takes up your bet.