We’ve known about 3.0 for some time and today Apple revealed a few more nuggets to get you excited about the upcoming OS upgrade on the iPhone.
Cut, Copy, Paste: Works across apps, undo support, developer APIs.
MMS: Support for sending Photos, contacts, audio files, etc over the cell network. 24 carriers will support iphone MMS at launch.
Search: Search throughout contacts, calendars, notes, email, etc. “The great part about searching your email:” not just local messages, but messages that are back on your mail server. In other words: One-page searches across the phone.
iTunes: Movie rentals/purchases from the iPhone are confirmed. You can also purchase tv shows/audio books/etc on the go. “And because we care deeply about education: Support for iTunes U, right on the phone.”
Parental Controls: In addition to controls we already support, such as youtube/safari support, we’ve added other items: You can now filter by movie/tv-show content via parental controls. You can now limit app usage by age ratings.
Tethering: Tethering works w/ Mac/PC, USB or Bluetooth. “It is a seamless experience – once it’s on, there’s no need for tethering software on your computer.” “Like MMS, it requires carrier support. 22 carriers at launch. Telefonica, TIM, Rogers, more.” Doesn’t look like AT&T will support tethering.
Safari Mobile: Javascript is now 3x faster. Support for HTTP streaming audio/video. It automatically picks the proper quality based off your connection. And works through firewalls, as it’s HTTP>. Safari can now autofill forms for you based on what’s in your contacts. Safari 4 recap: Performance upgrades, HTTP streaming, Auto fill, HTML 5.
New language support in OS 3.0: Hebrew, Arabic, Greek, Korean, and Thai. The iPhone now supports over 30 languages.
Find My iPhone: As MobileMe service if your iPhone is ever lost FMI will show you where it is on a map by sending your phone a message via landline. An alert sound plays whether phone is on silent or not. Send remote wipe command if it’s lost or stolen.
In App Purchases: Renew magazine subscriptions. Sell additional game packs in games. Free apps remain free. No bait and switch.
Accessories: Software apps that talk right to accessories, like the 1-touch-blood glucose monitor. Apple has really opened up to third-party accessory manufacturers.
Maps: Embed Google maps right into your applications. Custom map apps. Turn by turn direction applications.
Push notifications: Generic push notification service. Push numeric badges, messages, and alert sounds.
3.0 release date: Woohoo! I should probably take my borked iPhone 3G into the Apple store before June 17th so I can get my free upgrade to 3.0. The OS upgrade will be free for iPhone and iPhone 3G owners. As always, Touch owners will have to pony up $10.
AT&T will support MMS later. Not right away.
Why the wait?
Unlike most people i don’t think cut, copy & paste is an obvious thing on a phone. Good to see it though.
Wonder of o2 will bring the tethering to the UK.
So, when exactly OS 3.0 comes to the older devices?
June 17, 2009
so still no release today?
AT&T is such a piece of shit company. If it wasn’t for the iPhone they’d be bankrupt.
YOU ARE SO WRONG! you dummy! ATT is the best and largest cell phone provider in USA~
Dude, AT&T sucks. I left Verizon so I could get the iPhone. Biggest mistake ever. AT&T has the worst coverage, customer service etc. They suck!
You forgot your sarcasm tag?
bc of the iphone u goober, now get ur finger outta ur nose and do ur research instead of just watching at&t commercials,
These given features will really work ?
zoom on the camera?
The search function looks promising… any mention of upgrade costs?
Is it backward compatible? Will all features work on iPhone 3G?
No mention of a new phone yet.
All of this should be available for iPhone 3G
Free for iPhone customers.
Available June 17
I heard an iPhone 3G S is coming out.
Is there multi tap keyboard?!!!
Or blackberry style messenger????
When is release man?!!!!
still not multitasking?
palm pré does !
Multitasking on any device (even the Pre) is a battery killer.
Nice ‘CliffNotes” summary!
Is the multitap or t9 keyboard
Is there turn by turn maps??????????????
When is release!!!!!!???????!!!
I cannot tell you how people who use 20 question or exclamation marks annoy me. And check your spelling. And shoot yourself.
Jan u jumped up pig…
Go play with the traffic
My Pre does all of this, plus it has a keyboard and runs linux.
will we be able to foward messages also
Will OS 3.0 bring video recording… and sure – why not – voice control to current 3G iPhones?
Doesn’t look like it…
And if it not, my last iPhone will be my last iPhone.
Any word if the 3.0 software will have a you got email notification alarm like my blackberry did?