I guess a lot of the “meh” comments are due to the high expectations of the rumored specifications. Looking at it as a fresh device however, I agree that the iPhone is still a brilliant device, and nothing YET, not even the Palm Pre or the N97 is the iPhone killer in terms of the complete package.
We’ve already seen fantastic graphics on the current iPhones – have you seen Sims 3 and several racing games on it? Just wow. Also surprising was that gameplay did not seem to suffer being completely touch screen – developers just worked a way to optimize the games to this form of input. I can’t even fathom what we should expect to see in the new breed of iPhone, but it should be very exciting.
Speed and RAM have been overlooked, although are very important too, especially considering the big fuss about the N97′s “mediocre” processor, “minuscule” RAM and lack of dedicated graphics processor.

1. Double the speed. Yes. DOUBLE the speed of the previous model.
2. A new graphics processor.
3. Double the RAM (256MB).
4. Video capture with interactive auto-focus. Something that Nokia have yet to offer.
5. On device *precision* video editing.
6. Voice controls.
7. Digital compass.
8. Double the storage.
9. 15%-30% better battery life.

Even the most jaded would surely agree that this is pretty nice upgrade. Can you image how stunning games will look. ‘Real Racing’ already looks like an early PS2 game. Games on the GS could well resemble XBOX titles.

In effect what Apple have done today is exactly what Nokia should have done in February 2008. A new N95, with double the RAM, double the speed, a 8 MP camera and more solid video capture. Instead we got the N96…