Comments on: 5 Things we’re still missing from our Smartphones http://www.ghacks.net/2009/07/01/5-things-we%e2%80%99re-still-missing-from-our-smartphones/ A technology blog covering software, mobile phones, gadgets, security, the Internet and other relevant areas. Mon, 23 Nov 2009 14:08:28 -0600 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 By: Mike SHaw http://www.ghacks.net/2009/07/01/5-things-we%e2%80%99re-still-missing-from-our-smartphones/#comment-844868 Mike SHaw Sat, 04 Jul 2009 22:35:38 +0000 http://www.ghacks.net/?p=14028#comment-844868 Wireless N. It will become official in Nov. I believe. Honestly who gives a muck about bluetooth 3.0? Wireless N. It will become official in Nov. I believe. Honestly who gives a muck about bluetooth 3.0?

]]> By: Footnote http://www.ghacks.net/2009/07/01/5-things-we%e2%80%99re-still-missing-from-our-smartphones/#comment-842983 Footnote Thu, 02 Jul 2009 05:32:19 +0000 http://www.ghacks.net/?p=14028#comment-842983 I believe the first Nokia device to support Flash (9210i) was introduced in 2002. :) I believe the first Nokia device to support Flash (9210i) was introduced in 2002. :)

]]> By: Dave http://www.ghacks.net/2009/07/01/5-things-we%e2%80%99re-still-missing-from-our-smartphones/#comment-842875 Dave Thu, 02 Jul 2009 03:12:45 +0000 http://www.ghacks.net/?p=14028#comment-842875 Excluding the possibility to record HD video and having OLED displays - the other things have been a norm for Nokia's phones for the better part of two years. Excluding the possibility to record HD video and having OLED displays – the other things have been a norm for Nokia’s phones for the better part of two years.

]]> By: ben nguyen http://www.ghacks.net/2009/07/01/5-things-we%e2%80%99re-still-missing-from-our-smartphones/#comment-842718 ben nguyen Thu, 02 Jul 2009 00:54:57 +0000 http://www.ghacks.net/?p=14028#comment-842718 The ideal phone would have it all! - Unlocked SIM card (GSM) or RUIM card (CDMA), Worldwide Quad Band - Open Source / SDK - Google Android - Mini-Projector - Front and Back 8MP Camera with Macro Lens (for Barcodes) and flash - I/O cable for Keyboard, Printer, Ethernet, USB, Video (analog/digital in/out) - GPS (with Turn by Turn Map/Traffic Navigation) - Easily Removable Micro SD Card - WiFi, QWERTY, Accelerometer, Compass - Standard USB Micro-b Connector - Bluetooth (Client/Server Headphone Services) - Built In Speakers & Mic - AM/FM Radio Receiver, FM Transmitter - MP3 Variable Speed Playback , and Fast Forward - Divx / Xvid Video Support - Can act as wifi router (hotspot) - Induction battery charging (or windup, solar) The ideal phone would have it all!

- Unlocked SIM card (GSM) or RUIM card (CDMA), Worldwide Quad Band
- Open Source / SDK – Google Android
- Mini-Projector
- Front and Back 8MP Camera with Macro Lens (for Barcodes) and flash
- I/O cable for Keyboard, Printer, Ethernet, USB, Video (analog/digital in/out)
- GPS (with Turn by Turn Map/Traffic Navigation)
- Easily Removable Micro SD Card
- WiFi, QWERTY, Accelerometer, Compass
- Standard USB Micro-b Connector
- Bluetooth (Client/Server Headphone Services)
- Built In Speakers & Mic
- AM/FM Radio Receiver, FM Transmitter
- MP3 Variable Speed Playback , and Fast Forward
- Divx / Xvid Video Support
- Can act as wifi router (hotspot)
- Induction battery charging (or windup, solar)

]]> By: john http://www.ghacks.net/2009/07/01/5-things-we%e2%80%99re-still-missing-from-our-smartphones/#comment-842343 john Wed, 01 Jul 2009 17:21:10 +0000 http://www.ghacks.net/?p=14028#comment-842343 There is no WXVGA. If you meant WXGA, are you serious that 1366*768 is not enough for a mobile phone screen? There is no WXVGA. If you meant WXGA, are you serious that 1366*768 is not enough for a mobile phone screen?

]]> By: macwarlock http://www.ghacks.net/2009/07/01/5-things-we%e2%80%99re-still-missing-from-our-smartphones/#comment-842233 macwarlock Wed, 01 Jul 2009 14:32:11 +0000 http://www.ghacks.net/?p=14028#comment-842233 And a pony too! Kidding aside, at least some of the missing features listed are being delayed for good reason. Flash, for instance, is widely regarded as having abysmal performance with respect to the hardware needed to get it running adequately. Like many, I'm hopeful Adobe will actually do a solid job on a mobile version, but I think more people need to look at HTML5 offerings before crying that Flash is a must have for a smartphone. There's a reason people running multicore desktops still install Flash blocking browser plug-ins. Flash has been inappropriately shoehorned in so many cases already, browsing on my smartphone is like a breath of fresh air at times. OLED displays are like 240hz; awesome to look at but too cost prohibitive to start using willy nilly. This is a case of patience, so I guess we should all just sit tight for now. EDIT: Just did a little Googling and it looks like the ZuneHD will be using a 3.2" OLED touchscreen. Progress marches forward! Better productivity programs? Apple, RIM, Nokia and Palm all have app stores now, so this problem rests on the shoulders of third party developers. HD video recording. Ahh, it would be nice, wouldn't it? Except the same hardware and battery concerns as Flash remain. Atom processors? A ways to go before they can match the efficiency of the current ARM favorites, and a ways to go beyond that until they start getting slapped into handsets. WRT the Flip HD, it helps that the entire device is dedicated to the purpose of video recording. Almost all the wireless features are already here. iPhones update apps wirelessly and tether using Bluetooth. Personally, I don't mind having to plug my phone into charge so the Palm recharging stone isn't that appealing, but wireless (802.11) syncing of music/data would be great. In concession I'll admit that the devices that can accomplish these requests aren't yet in the majority, but it usually only takes the market leaders to start moving forward before everyone else jumps on and cries ME TOO! And a pony too! Kidding aside, at least some of the missing features listed are being delayed for good reason.

Flash, for instance, is widely regarded as having abysmal performance with respect to the hardware needed to get it running adequately. Like many, I’m hopeful Adobe will actually do a solid job on a mobile version, but I think more people need to look at HTML5 offerings before crying that Flash is a must have for a smartphone. There’s a reason people running multicore desktops still install Flash blocking browser plug-ins. Flash has been inappropriately shoehorned in so many cases already, browsing on my smartphone is like a breath of fresh air at times.

OLED displays are like 240hz; awesome to look at but too cost prohibitive to start using willy nilly. This is a case of patience, so I guess we should all just sit tight for now.

EDIT: Just did a little Googling and it looks like the ZuneHD will be using a 3.2″ OLED touchscreen. Progress marches forward!

Better productivity programs? Apple, RIM, Nokia and Palm all have app stores now, so this problem rests on the shoulders of third party developers.

HD video recording. Ahh, it would be nice, wouldn’t it? Except the same hardware and battery concerns as Flash remain. Atom processors? A ways to go before they can match the efficiency of the current ARM favorites, and a ways to go beyond that until they start getting slapped into handsets. WRT the Flip HD, it helps that the entire device is dedicated to the purpose of video recording.

Almost all the wireless features are already here. iPhones update apps wirelessly and tether using Bluetooth. Personally, I don’t mind having to plug my phone into charge so the Palm recharging stone isn’t that appealing, but wireless (802.11) syncing of music/data would be great.

In concession I’ll admit that the devices that can accomplish these requests aren’t yet in the majority, but it usually only takes the market leaders to start moving forward before everyone else jumps on and cries ME TOO!

]]> By: Orrett Morgan http://www.ghacks.net/2009/07/01/5-things-we%e2%80%99re-still-missing-from-our-smartphones/#comment-842167 Orrett Morgan Wed, 01 Jul 2009 12:50:03 +0000 http://www.ghacks.net/?p=14028#comment-842167 If you notice I did mention that some of these features are available in a few cellphones. But as a whole they are none existent. BTW yes I have taken a look at the Omnia HD. Saw it back in January at CES. Gotta agree that its pretty awesome. If you notice I did mention that some of these features are available in a few cellphones. But as a whole they are none existent.

BTW yes I have taken a look at the Omnia HD. Saw it back in January at CES. Gotta agree that its pretty awesome.

]]> By: 5 Things we’re still missing from our Smartphones | Blogging Planet http://www.ghacks.net/2009/07/01/5-things-we%e2%80%99re-still-missing-from-our-smartphones/#comment-842116 5 Things we’re still missing from our Smartphones | Blogging Planet Wed, 01 Jul 2009 11:42:11 +0000 http://www.ghacks.net/?p=14028#comment-842116 [...] it out on schedule, a lot of these will begin to make their way to the mainstream—that is if the service providers will allow [...] [...] it out on schedule, a lot of these will begin to make their way to the mainstream—that is if the service providers will allow [...]

]]> By: saint http://www.ghacks.net/2009/07/01/5-things-we%e2%80%99re-still-missing-from-our-smartphones/#comment-842003 saint Wed, 01 Jul 2009 08:27:33 +0000 http://www.ghacks.net/?p=14028#comment-842003 Where do you live? hd video, amoled - http://omnia.samsungmobile.com/ Where do you live?

hd video, amoled –

http://omnia.samsungmobile.com/

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