I’m an iPod Touch owner myself, so I’m obviously interested in what updates are coming down the pike for my device. However, today’s event has a much greater personal significance: it could be a decisive factor concerning my next cellphone. I currently just have a cheap flip phone from AT&T, but since my contract has long since expired, I’m in the market for something substantially better. The decision really comes down to which smartphone OS I prefer: iPhone, Android, or Windows 7 Phone. Right now, I’m leaning towards the latter two because of some frustrations I have with the OS on my Touch, but that could change if today’s demonstration shows promise.

It could also change my opinion of the iPad, but that’s a subject I’ll delve into later.