File sharing, accelerometer lock, media widget and closing apps from the task switcher are the four new features discovered in the latest beta 3 of the iPhone OS 4.
Despite Steve Job’s words about the multitasking, it seems that he guys behind the iPhone OS 4 are further tweaking the way you kill unwanted apps in the new task switcher. It works just like the app unninstall process – tap and hold on a running app in the task switcher, then all icons will start wiggling and you can kill as many as you like by tapping their red kill switches.
Another new thing that when you've got your iPod running, swiping to the left in the task switcher will reveal useful media controls. It’s like a standard media widget and it would be really cool if Apple adds full support for creating various widgets on that place.
The third hidden goodie is the option for orientation lock. You will be able to turn off the accelerometer and lock the screen orientation (quite useful in bed) again by using a shortcut in the task switcher. Could you please now add a some switches there for toggling Wi-Fi, 3G and Bluetooth, please!
There is no doubt the most interesting among the new features is the file transferring over USB. Right now it works via iTunes only. In the App section you will find an interface which shows your apps that support file transferring and their files (like Mail, Office, etc.). With a simple drag and drop you will able to transfer files from and to your iPhone. About time, isn’t it?
All the features are more than welcomed, because they lower some long criticized restrictions of the iPhone OS.
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