According to the WSJ we can expect a 7-inch touch screen (9.7”to iPad) one or two cameras (0 for iPad) WiFi + Bluetooth no a priori 3G model (although it would be possible to use the telephone network via a BlackBerry) a brand new operating system developed by QNX Software System which is recently acquired by RIM. This OS should also equip the upcoming BlackBerry no details about the processor, or stand in Flash (which comes to BlackBerry, so it could be on the shelf)

The OS and applications, key to success:

RIM has decided to abandon its current OS (BlackBerry 6) for the brand new system developed by QNX Software.  Sources who are working for the company feels that it is quite competitive.

Wait and see whether it will be easy for developers to build applications, and RIM will  be able to create a platform capable of competing with Apple’s app store.

The tech site Gizmodo will report everything in detail and will clear all doubts about the system and make it live and in real time. So you can watch the event in the liveblog that is already underway on the page or through their Twitter account.

Apple today introduced the new version of its mobile operating system iPhone OS 4.0, an event that has been surrounded by great expectations for the incorporation of this platform in the iPad and the innovations that might entail.

One of the most anticipated is the addition of multitasking. Since the first version of the iPhone was released in the summer of 2007 one of the fiercest criticisms has been directed to their inability to run two applications simultaneously.

In fact speculation about the advertising provision dates back to January, when Apple took the mobile advertising network Quattro Wireless, an acquisition that followed the AdMob by Google. “This gives Apple developers a new way to make money in the emerging market for mobile ads,” said Shaw Wu, analyst at Kaufman Bros. “It’s much easier for developers when it has the infrastructure adequate and that is what we think Apple is doing. ”

The ads would be an interesting avenue for developers to make money and more taking into account that an approximately 30% of the applications are distributed for free.

The latest iPhone OS update goes back to March last year and then the main new feature Apple introduced the possibility of “Cut” and “Paste.”

The company sent an e-mail invitation to the media to a meeting in Cupertino, which will offer ” a sneak peek into the future of iPhone OS , ” or “look at the future of the iPhone operating system.”

Apple will unveil the new system at its headquarters in California, in Cupertino. A new terminal, dubbed 4G iPhone, could also be launched. According to a report in the Wall Street Journal, Apple is also preparing two new versions of the smartphone, including one compatible with CDMA operator Verizon.

This does not mean that tomorrow will be issued a new operating system, it is likely that iPhone OS 4.0 will be available in June, when presumably the new iPhone will be presented. However a few hours we will discover new features that will be offered by iPhone OS 4.0.
OS 4.0, will include a multi-tasking support Thus, it is the iPhone also allows users of third-party apps in the background continue to leave . The SMS messages or write while as the Internet radio listening, more is nothing in the way.

Apple beats when the iron is hot. A few days after creating the buzz around the world out of its iPad , the firm at the apple does not drop the media field and announced the presentation of iPhone OS 4.0 for this Thursday.

The brand will give a “preview” of the new operating system during a presentation by invitation at its headquarters in Cupertino, California. What a lot of rumors start building a new terminal, dubbed iPhone 4G.

Multitasking

The Wall Street Journal has laid claims that Apple was preparing the release two new versions for the iPhone, one compatible with the networks of CDMA operator Verizon. Both models could be presented in June

The new version of the OS should include support for a front camera for video conferencing and a multitasking, requested by many users.

The system would take over the technology used in Mac OS X. It is unclear however how the battery life and management of resources will be supported.

Remember that the iPhone is in fact already multitasking. But Apple has deliberately limited its operation to the phone, SMS, e-mail to iPod and Nike plus for reasons of security and autonomy.

According to the report released by Strategy Analytics Apple’s iPhone earned $1.6 billion whereas Nokia recorded $1.1 billion operating profit in the last financial quarter.

“With strong volumes, high wholesale prices and tight cost controls, the PC vendor has successfully broken into the mobile phone market in just two years,” said Strategy Analytics analyst Alex Spektor.

Nokia still maintain its place as the top mobile phone maker as on account Apple sold only 7.4 million iPhones around the world in the quarter, compared to Nokia’s 16.4 million.

Apple stands over Nokia as its iPhone carries a much higher profit margin on its handsets than competitors and Nokia’s margins were hit hard by both the economic downturn and a stagnant presence in the U.S.

Nokia could view launch of N900, its first Linux Maemo OS as the hope to regain its supremacy in the marketshare, though it would be little tough competing with iphone and now Google’s Android-based phones.

Synonym to Ocean in Korean language Bada would enables a richer user experience in applications on Samsung mobile devices. Samsung has developed bada to make rich and connected application-experiences available to everyone. It includes next generation next generation UI framework with feature sets and design elements that facilitate leading-edge user interfaces for every bada application.

Samsung describes its key features as
• Integrate support for service-oriented features: to enable development of connected application.
• Integrates supports for common experience and functions across applications for extensible core functions like dialer, messaging, and address book.

For developers BADA site contains development tips, tools, documentation, and tech support resources and also provides the development forum to the developer community.

According to the bada Web site, the first bada-powered mobile phone is expected to be introduced in the first half of next year. Sale of bada applications will start at the Samsung Application Store in the same period.

Users will also eventually be able to download Bada applications over the air from Samsung’s Application Store.

Samsung also said the Bada software development kit will be released in December, and handsets with the OS are expected to arrive in 2010.

The new OS that shall come on smartphones will have in it both Facebook as well as Native Exchange support with totally unified email inbox and a brand new UI makeover.

Taking within Microsoft Exchange compatibility the new OS has a totally unified inbox perfect for keeping up with personal and corporate e-mail- Flag, delete, marks, forward it allows for all basic functionality.
Uploaded Maps to include layers for overlay search queries, Wikipedia entries, Latitude buddies, traffic, transit lines and all this comes with an ability for My Maps that would let you share and receive directions with others. Isn’t that really cool to sort out your navigational problems?

The redone URL entry bar is stuck on redid UI. New desktop YouTube widget makes possible uploading of a video in two steps.

Text-to-speech makes the new OS more viable. Well there is something more viable for car users. The new OS load Android with Car Home – consolidated list of icons that help you perform something like making voice search across internet, getting driving directions, searching through your phones etc.

Another friendly update is done to contacts which allow users to get a short menu just by tapping it that is no need for many clicks to avail any information earthed in.

Some yet unfortunate features:

New unifies inbox uses the specific Google-made Gmail email application in Android.
There is no Flash 10 in this new OS. No multi-touch as for now.
There’s no lock interval option, so if you have activated a lock code each time your phone turns off (about every 30 seconds when not in use), you need to enter the password again on arrival.

BGR noted that “this isn’t the final build of Android 2.0 and the follow reporting is based on the version we have running. Things can and will change prior to release” and added with it that the new Android 2.0 brings a ton of additional speed to the browser, which they say is now “ridiculously close” to iPhone 3GS speeds.

For Photo gallery visit BGR

App Store Resource Center

It is a single destination designed to make it easier for developers to find details on everything they need to know about distributing their app on the App Store – from how to prepare for app submission and how to manage app once they are rolled out.
The App Store Resource Center is fragmented into three centers for the ease of developers. These segments include: Prepare for App Submission, App Store Approval Process, and Managing Apps on the App Store.
While Prepare for App Submission would help you to get started with iTunes Connect, including setting up your user accounts, submitting contracts, tax and banking information, and gathering application information. The App Store Approval Process ensures the completion of your application for submission and what to expect during the app approval. Next section guides you on managing your app once it’s there on the App Store.

There is a News and Announcements section of the iPhone Dev Center. This contains tips on submitting apps to the App Store, turnaround time for app review, new program features, and guidance on everything from development and testing to distribution and marketing.
So developers need not to miss visiting this part of the Resource Store.
The links where u can avail these facilities are
http://developer.apple.com/iphone/appstore/ ,
http://developer.apple.com/iphone/.

It’s easy to go and get started with this. All u need is a registered iPhone Developer ID with password or sign up for a membership to Apple’s iPhone Developer Program if you don’t have a registered id.

This would surely eliminate the stress the developers complaint while trying to have apps approved for sale via iTunes and the iPhone.