iPhone Update
So, based on all I've deduced, a review of what the iPhone has and what it needs before I will make a purchase (see my previous posting for more details):
Needs
True 3G technology (e.g., UMTS) -- Not yet, perhaps next generation?
Vibration for ringing and alerts -- Yes, confirmed with docs.
A user-removable/replaceable battery -- No, and that may be a deal-breaker.
Increased memory capacity -- 8MB is still the max. This will likely change with 2nd gen.
Seamless syncing of to-do lists, along with the ability to add new items -- No, a definite deal-breaker.
Seamless calendar syncing with iCal, along with the ability to add new events -- Yes, confirmed with docs.
Chat software (preferably multi-client, like Adium) -- Not yet, but will have to be added with user demands so high.
Voice memo recording application -- Unknown, but seems unlikely.
Alarms (one time and repeating) -- Yes, confirmed with docs.
Wants
Four+ megapixel camera -- No, but user demand is high and negative comments on photo quality are everywhere.
Video chat -- Honestly, this seems impractical with the current camera position.
Support for streaming (e.g., internet radio and video) via wifi -- YouTube and Safari seem robust, but essentially unknown.
On-screen notation with handwriting recognition -- No, but not that important to me.
Bluetooth compatibility -- Works with standard Bluetooth headsets, but otherwise unknown.
FM radio -- Don't know if iPod FM Radio headphones are compatible or not.
Timer and stopwatch applications -- Yes, confirmed with docs.
So, things are not so grim as I had suspected, but Apple still has a way to go.
