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On April 9th during a presentation at the company’s Cupertino HQ, Apple CEO Steve Jobs announced the all new operating system update for the iPhone, OS4.

Due for download (and most likely with a new iPhone model) in “summer 2010”, the new specs were greeted with both praise and criticism. Although many were please one feature will finally be added to the smartphone, some argue that a few other key features were overlooked.

The biggest new features are:

• Third-party app multi-tasking (but not available on the 3G model due to battery life)
• Unified inbox – no need to check through separate email folders
• Folders – apps can now be organised
• iBooks (also available for iPod Touch)
• iAd mobile advertising – look at adverts without having to leave the app
• Custom backgrounds on the homepage
• Game Centre – social networking for gaming on the iPhone (similar to Xbox Live)
• 5x digital zoom on the camera

Other specs include local notifications, new enterprise features, bluetooth keyboards and 1500 new developer APIs.

However, developers need not wait until the summer to download the new software. Members can sign up to receive the new OS now.

For those who missed the event, watch the full presentation by clicking here.