The iPod is missing one feature…
...and I don’t think Apple is ever going to put it in.
I read an article on Wired that discusses where Apple’s entertainment division is going next now that there are no more features to be added to the iPod. Basically, the author says that since Apple hasn’t added a new feature to the iPod this year that is a sign that they’re slowing down, that they’re feature complete.
Nope. The killer feature that Apple could add to iPods is wireless connectability. I believe it is the killer feature. Imagine being able to put two iPods side-by-side and have the little beasties communicate and give their users the ability to swap songs. Easy as pie. “Select the songs you want to transfer.” “Click here to transfer.” “Transferring…” “Done!”
I understand the author isn’t saying that he thinks iPods don’t need features anymore… that it’s Apple that is saying it. Still… imagine how cool it would be to transfer songs with your friends! C’mon, Apple!
Of course the RIAA might have something to say about that… ( =