A wish for an iPhone app

Today I read a post by Tech blogger Terry White reviewing the HyperDrive Colorspace UDMA Photo Backup device. While the review convinced me that a backup device like this will probably be my next photo gear purchase, it was actually one of the cons that really made me start thinking about a product that doesn't even exist. Mr. White lists as one of the cons of this device is that it is a separate device. He goes on to suggest a developer producing a hardware device to connect to an iPhone/iPod Touch that would interface with an application on the device so that photos could be backed up to a device that many people carry with them on a daily basis. I for one would appreciate the ability to take a photo with my DSLR, transfer the image to my iPhone, then email the image to a friend or client for review. But I can foresee an even greater audience for such an application. Imagine if a photojournalist being sent out to cover a breaking news event with just an hour of time to spare before deadline. Currently this situation would require the journalist taking a laptop/netbook that is equipped with a cellular data network access card or the journalist would be required to find a Wi-Fi hotspot. Once the journalist was connected to the computer, the files would have to be transfered to the computer and then emailed to an editor. This is a process that is currently very familiar for many photojournalist that work in sport coverage. While this is a feasible solution, imagine having the ability to do all of this from your iPhone. There's no longer a need to carry a laptop/netbook. Any writing assignments can be completed on the iPhone when away from the office, interviews can be recorded using the bundled "Voice Memos" application, now all that is needed is the ability to transfer photos back to the office from a location. And while the company is writing the application, how about including the ability to transfer video files as well?