iPhone OS 4.0 Update: The Features That Matter

Multitasking
Probably one of the most requested iPhone features will finally be implemented in the iPhone with the 4.0 Software update. Apple stated that although it was: “not the first to implement it, it would be the best.” They promised to have implemented multi-tasking without sacrificing batter life or performance. Apps will be able to run simultaneously in the background and would become available after tapping the home screen twice. This update allows users of Skype or Pandora Internet radio to receive calls or listen to the radio even if the App is closed. GPS enabled Apps also take advantage of the multitasking update because they can be constantly update in the background as well.

Folders
This addition allows users to simply drag and drop Apps together into a folder. Not only does it offer convenience, it also allows users to have more Apps stored on their iPhone, from 180 to 2160.

Changing Wallpaper
Pretty straightforward in that it allows users to change the Background Wallpaper of the Home Screen and the Lock Screen

iBooks
A very popular App that launched with the iPad will also be available for the iPhone. This allows users access to the iBooks store to purchase online books or magazines.

One key note though, the iPhone 4.0 OS Update will have full functionality on the iPhone 3GS and iPod Touch 3rd Generation. The iPhone 3G and iPod Touch 2nd Generation will have many of these features available, but not all of them. (i.e. Multitasking) The OS 4.0 Software will be released later this Summer.