Is Apple Leaving Money on the Table?

Apple announced some historic financial results this week after revealing profits of $13 billion on revenues of over $46 billion on the strength of moving 37 million iPhones through its various channels.

Aside from the sheer size of these numbers, should we really be surprised? Well, they could be bigger given a few changes that may come to light when Apple births its next cash cow.

The iPhone has never been the physical juggernaut of the mobile industry and instead has dutifully rolled out upgrades (MMS, A-GPS, video recording), and instead focused on cultivating an enormous App Store and developing an operating system for the masses. So while we wait with baited breath for the next iPhone, let's play a little game of equipment speculation.

Siri burst on to the scene and was the biggest addition to the iPhone for most prospective owners. Siri's reviews have been predominantly glowing and it works well for those on the go or first time smartphone owners as they ease themselves into the device and its virtual keyboard.

Siri is built to work with many of the native features of iOS 5 but should be expanded to work with third-party applications. Unlocking this utility would enable users to more easily complete tasks but would also allow companies to leverage their applications to enhance their image and relationships with their customers.

No 4G? No problem! Heck, even the decade old EDGE data speeds from T-Mobile's network seem to meet the needs of at least one million of its customers.

Apple has done a superb job of a phone that appeals to the masses. Yes, there are some heavy duty super users that create the bulk of the strain on a carrier's network. However, the average user is looking to do some web browsing, send a few emails, check Facebook, and play a game or two. LTE is a thing of beauty but it's going to take a shift in the market to encourage and/or entice consumers to utilize it.

Last but not least is the iPhone's virtual keyboard. I recognize that keyboards are a very personal preference and that one size fits all. I don't expect Apple to ever release a phone or tablet with a physical keyboard, but given the number of alternative virtual keyboards available for Android I would expect at least one of the leaders to be a welcome addition to the iPhone. I can dream of Swype on an iPhone right?

What features from other platforms or improvements would you like to see included in the iPhone?

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For those who don't know me, I've spent the better part of eight years in the wireless industry in sales and training positions and have become the "phone guy" in my circle of friends (much to my girlfriend's dismay at social outings). This little corner of the internet will be my place to share my thoughts and help my readers get the most out of their phones.

So here I sit typing away my friends at a labor of love. Feel free to ask questions and let me know when I've been of service. Thanks for coming along for the ride.