" We were the first but we'll be the best, as happened with the copy and paste.
That was the phrase used Jobs introducing the iPhone OS 4.0 for an event in Cupertino, Apple headquarters.
The CEO of the company explained that the delay in implementing multitasking applications had to do with the idea of \u200b\u200bnot sacrificing performance or battery life of the iPhone.
current iPhone users can perform some tasks simultaneously, but is almost completely restricted to Apple's own programs.
An iPhone user can not listen to music on Pandora program and revise its internet bank accounts at the same time. In most cases users must return to the start and close a program before starting a new operation.
With the new version, double click the start button will display all the applications being used. As an aggregate, it is possible to store the state of an application to close it to reopen so that the user to find everything as it was at the time of closing.
Skype users will perhaps the most benefit from the change, since they can leave it active all the time they want.
tasking ability can only be used by users of iPhone 3G S. That is, the iPhone 3G and second-generation iPod Touch can not use the new system.
The new operating system will be available mid-year, coinciding with summer in the Northern Hemisphere.
"really changes the way you use the iPhone. You can switch from one program to another very smoothly," said Jobs.
More features
drew attention to the possibility of creating folders, just as with any operating system computers.
Apple's intention is to prevent the user to scroll through too many screens. For example you can create a folder with group games and there all the titles that have been downloaded.
Apple also announced the creation of Game Center, a place where more than 50 000 games available on the AppStore. There, users can interact with each other.
iPhone OS 4 also improved email management with a unified inbox.
Users with access to iBookstore may also synchronize the iPhone with the iPad to read digital books on the platform of their choice.
According to the statement in the presentation, the iPhone OS 4 has more than 100 new features.
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