Rumor: iPhone OS 4.0 Features Revealed

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BGR posted a few minutes ago what they claim to be specific details of Apple's iPhone OS 4.0 features.

While we recommend reading this with the usual skepticism, this feature list looks actually pretty realistic to me. Here is what they have:

There will be multi-touch gestures OS-wide. (Would make sense for that as the rumored OS for the iTablet is close if not the same as the iPhone)

“A few new ways” to run applications in the background — multitasking.

Many graphical and UI changes to make navigating through the OS easier and more efficient. We haven’t had this broken down, but we can only hope for improved notifications, a refreshed homescreen, etc.

The update will supposedly be available for only the iPhone 3G and 3GS, but will “put them ahead in the smartphone market because it will make them more like full-fledged computers” more than any other phone to date. Everyone is “really excited.”

The last piece of information is the most vague, but apparently there will be some brand new syncing ability for the contacts and calendar applications.

With the rumored release date getting closer, Apple is obviously forced to put always more people in the confidence, thus risking more leaks. On the other hand I could have made that up myself this morning... What's your take on this?

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