Developer 'Confirms' iPhone OS 4.0 -- But What Does It Mean?

Just what is Apple planning to unveil at its upcoming product-launch event? A tablet? Probably. A new iPhone? Perhaps.

One thing is just about certain: a new iPhone operating system is imminent. An e-mail we just received from an app developer includes this statement: "Just wanted to give you a heads up that we've submitted an updated app for the new iPhone OS 4.0 software."

It doesn't get any clearer than that. OS 4.0 is coming -- but to run on what? While it might simply be an upgrade for current iPhone models, my guess is it's the OS that'll drive both a tablet (which will probably look and act like an oversize iPod Touch) and the rumored iPhone 4.

Whatever the case, this is the first hard proof I've seen that we'll be getting a new OS -- perhaps one that will allow Home-screen icons tied to individual contacts. Me, I'm just hoping for some kind of organization system for all my apps. Bring it on, Apple!

What are you wishing for in iPhone OS 4.0, and what product(s) do you think Apple will launch at the end of the month?