What iPhone SDK applications do you want?

by Ben Wilson

We don't often conduct user surveys here on iPhone Atlas, but with Apple still apparently planning to "have an SDK in developers' hands in February," and February rapidly coming to a close, we'll bluntly ask: what third-party applications would you most like to see materialize after the advent of the software development kit?

A number of developers of unofficial third-party applications have told us that they're planning to leap into the Apple-sanctioned realm post-SDK, but there are undoubtedly those who are waiting to see a distribution framework and other specifics before investing in the platform.

So, what's your iPhone application concept? Let us know at info@iphoneatlas.com.

Topics:: Development,; Applications

Tags:: iphone,; Development,; Applications

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by February 22, 2008 3:00 PM PST: I'd love to see camera controls added to the iphone that would make it more like a standard digital cam.
Features like zoom IN/OUT, F-stop control, ability to shot in low light and night time conditions. And, if Apple is listening... burn and dodge controls would be a nice addition to iPhoto editing.; Like this Reply to this comment


by February 22, 2008 3:07 PM PST: Ohhh... and with less gadgets is more in mind maybe someone can figure out a way to eliminate my cars bulky smart key and garage door opener and get it all into the iphone.; Like this Reply to this comment


by February 22, 2008 3:10 PM PST: Bigger yet... write a program to allows the iphone to become a modified version of iTV.; Like this Reply to this comment


by February 22, 2008 3:11 PM PST: Also, real GPS please!!!; Like this Reply to this comment


by February 22, 2008 3:15 PM PST: Living in Miami and dealing with hurricane associated cell phone outages it would be nice if we could have program that could convert the iphone into a land line phone so that the phone, email and internet could be accessed.; Like this Reply to this comment


by versiontracker.4.ccj February 22, 2008 3:23 PM PST: The ability to play a music track by speaking its name. Like voicedialing for iPod tracks. Would be great in the car, or on the ski slopes.; Like this Reply to this comment


by versiontracker.4.ccj February 22, 2008 3:24 PM PST: And... the ability to skip to the next/previous track using a voice command.; Like this Reply to this comment


by k9spen February 22, 2008 3:35 PM PST: GPS--hopefully as an attachment so the speaker will be louder.
Support for Bluetooth Keyboard
SlingPlayer would rock
Voice dialing
Cut and Paste
VOIP..........; Like this Reply to this comment


by jamesgenchi.iphone February 22, 2008 3:35 PM PST: Flash!, Video capture, instant messaging... The list goes on lol; Like this Reply to this comment


by capitolfax February 22, 2008 5:23 PM PST: Copy and paste. Absolutely essential for bloggers and totally mind-boggling that it wasn't included by Mac to begin with.; Like this Reply to this comment


by z36cbr February 22, 2008 5:49 PM PST: - COPY/PASTE
- CALL FILTERING/BLACKLISTING
- VIDEO CAPTURE
- IM
- COPY/PASTE
- COPY/PASTE
- COPY/PASTE
- COPY/PASTE
...; Like this Reply to this comment


by kingsley.zissou February 22, 2008 5:53 PM PST: -
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- TO DO APP which SYNCs with my ToDos
- increation of NOTES and sync; Like this Reply to this comment


by climbbike1 February 22, 2008 6:18 PM PST: I'd love to see an application that allows text, voice mail, and email reminders like PhoneButler or Phone Alarm for the other platforms. I use my phone as a page but when I don't hear the first text mssg beep, I'm out of luck. My old BlackJack sucked but at least it did reminders so I would never miss a page.; Like this Reply to this comment


by PeachesNYC February 22, 2008 6:46 PM PST: vnc. The current one for jailbroken iPhones works really well.
--Remote access to your desktop iTunes. Something like dottunes, but more elegant, with playlists, etc.
--quicktime streaming for playing radio stations (and video). iRadio and MobileScobler are good starts, but this should be built in to the iPhone. This would totally crush satellite radio.
--any video capture, however rudimentary.
--video chat
And so much more.; Like this Reply to this comment


by rok.infomail February 22, 2008 7:00 PM PST: -VOIP!!!
-802.1x COMPATIBLE, many people are looking forward to using the WiFi on campuses and universitys!!!!; Like this Reply to this comment


by yaz2 February 22, 2008 7:31 PM PST: Most important function >> Send/recieve files using bluetooth. If I get that I will constantly dance around my house for a week!; Like this Reply to this comment


by peterbkk February 22, 2008 8:06 PM PST: An iPhone port of the GNU application XTide for graphically showing tide movements,levels and times around the world.; Like this Reply to this comment


by mrp19285 February 22, 2008 8:11 PM PST: send/receive MMS

Copy Paste

tethering with iphone cable

GPS; Like this Reply to this comment


by pdarcy February 22, 2008 8:20 PM PST: My "wish list" has been articulated in other people's blogs, but for emphasis let me reiterate:
- A "search" function in contacts, notes, and a desired tasks function.
- "Categories" or sub-folders in contacts for Windows Outlook users. Fifteen to twenty categories should suffice.
- A "task" list connected to the calendar and ability to assign priority levels.
- Ability to clear all emails with one tap rather than each email.
- Ability to clear the trash can with one tap rather than individual items.

I am not happy with the display of the contact name in the selection list. In some cases it is necessary to go to the surname and then open the whole record to see if it is the individual or company I want. I would like to see any combination of name, company, or title.

All the above have been around since the introduction of the Palm Treo. Apple has taken a step backwards it seems. One more time Jobs is allowing substance to follow form.; Like this Reply to this comment


by Gadgeteer1969 February 22, 2008 10:41 PM PST: To Dos
Syncing Notes
Password keeper
Voice Dial
Global Search
Video capture; Like this Reply to this comment

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