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This should basically eliminate nearly all complaints most users have about the iPhone. There is really nothing holding it back now from clearly being the most feature-rich phone in the American market.
IPhone 3.0 on June
The new IPhone OS, dubbed as IPhone 3.0 which will bring lots of new features to all IPhone and IPod will be ready on June.
The price will vary. It will be free for iPhone and $9.95 for iPod touch. It will be compatible with 1G iPod touch, 2G iPod touch, iPhone, and 3G iPhone even though you may not get all the features if you are using 1G iPod.
<H2 class=post le>iPhone 3.0 feature roundup</H2>by Cory Bohon on Mar 17th 2009
If you've been listening to all the clamoring on Twitter, or perhaps have seen the updated Apple page, then you know there was an iPhone event today to discuss a new version of the iPhone OS, version 3.0. While you will have to wait until the summer to get the new version (unless you join the developer program), Apple showed off over 100 new features that we're all excited about. iPhone developers are also getting some love from Apple with over 1,000 new APIs.
Some of the biggest updates include:
- Push notifications will be standard in iPhone 3.0. Apple claims that there was a scaling issue when they first announced this feature last year, with thousands of developers clamoring to use it, so it had to be delayed. Developers will be able to build message, sound, and badge alerts into their applications.
- iPhone will support cut, copy and paste -- copy text and pictures, then paste them in any application on the device. If you change your mind about the newly pasted data, just shake to display a menu asking if you wish to undo the paste.
- In-App purchasing -- developers will have the ability to charge a fee from within the application for more levels in a game, magazine subscriptions, eBooks, etc. This solves the problem of the 20 ebook readers that only allow you to read one book each.
- MMS -- you'll be able to use MMS on your iPhone 3G (yes, 1st gen iPhones will not get the fortune of using MMS due to the use of a different cell radio). The new Messages application will be taking the place of the SMS app and will allow you to send voice memos and pictures to your friends.
- Peer-to-Peer connectivity -- allows iPhone apps the ability to find other iPhone users over WiFi or Bluetooth. This can be using for anything from gaming to sharing data.
- Third-party Accessories -- app developers can now access third-party accessories attached to the iPhone. This could allow for developers to interface with their own accessories to create a truly unique experience on the device. One of the demonstrated uses was a prototype blood glucose meter for the iPhone, from a Johnson & Johnson subsidiary, which is already getting attention from our readers; it's not for sale yet!
- Apple will now be allowing applications the ability to get GPS coordinates from Core Location and turn that into software that provides Turn-by-Turn directions for iPhone users. However, due to the terms of use with Google maps, developers will be required to license their own maps for this use (meaning that Turn-by-Turn GPS applications will almost certainly be paid apps). This isn't a problem for vendors like TomTom or Telenav, who already have licenses for their map data.
- A landscape keyboard option is now available in all iPhone applications, including the infamous Mail.app.
- Voice memos will allow iPhone users the ability to capture audio and then email it, or send it through the Messages application as a multimedia message.
- System-wide Spotlight searching is built right into the home screen. To the left of the first home screen, there is a magnifying glass, so by flicking to the left of the first home screen will show this search app. You can search for anything, including mail, music, and notes. There is no word yet on how this will interface with third-party applications.
- Stereo Bluetooth audio devices are now supported through the use of A2DP technology.
iPhone owners should note that A2DP technology and the use of MMS will not be available on 1st generation iPhones. This is probably due to the iPhone Bluetooth spec used, and Apple has confirmed (during the Q&A session after the keynote) that MMS is not available because of the cell radio used.
iPhone OS 3.0 will be available for regular users "this summer." iPhone developers will be able to get the beta of OS 3.0 sometime today -- Apple is still busy updating their iPhone Dev Center, but we'll let you know when it is available.
This should basically eliminate nearly all complaints most users have about the iPhone. There is really nothing holding it back now from clearly being the most feature-rich phone in the American market.
Not so fast; according to KillBillPana. the Greekphone is 10000 times better.
But seriously, I wasn't sure about getting one because of all the features missing
I think I'm gonna buy one now and install the updates in June.
You might want to hold off. The new iPhone will have 32 GB of internal memory, and there could be other upgrades in store as well.
How expensive will the 32 GB be?
If it's gonna be too $$$$, I think I will get the 16gb and install the updates.
Time will tell..........
Nice but MMS for the iPhone 1st gen? Come on I don't buy that BS about it not having the proper technology Apple is trying to get us 1st gen users to spend more money on the 3G
3.2 megapixel camera with zoom, video (strong rumor)
twice the processing power, RAM (strong rumor)
FM radio (weak rumor)
I have the first Gen IPhone. Once the 32GB comes out, I'm all over that.
No idea on pricing, but probably:
16GB $199
32GB $299
The biggest news however, is that the pricing plan for the AT&T media plan is reduced by $10. So you can get an iPhone for $60 a month instead of $70. Much better deal for the money.
Apple are some little liars. MMS is possible on the 2G (1st Gen) http://www.swirlyspace.com has an app capable of accepting MMS messages for jailbroken phones. Tested it myself using an unlocked iPhone on T-Mobile and works great! Tsk tsk Apple!
Just had to check something
I'll have to wait 1 year to get one, I'm screwed because of my contract
Running 3.0 on my Touch now to test our apps.
There are still some caveats, but overall it's a great update.
Can't say much more due to the NDA.
I triple checked.
Based on my actual contract, I can buy an Iphone around September; so I guess I'll get the best one available.(32 gig).
Bt damn, 25/30$ of extra fees (monthly) for the data transmission
I have Sprint but not on contract. I would switch to AT&T for this phone but they are way more expensive per month than Sprint so I'm staying with them and going for the Palm Pre that comes out in June.
Yeah that's a little rough I use my 2G iPhone on T-Mobile however their dataplans are $35/mo luckily most places I go have free wifi so no need for a data plan.I triple checked.
Based on my actual contract, I can buy an Iphone around September; so I guess I'll get the best one available.(32 gig).
Bt damn, 25/30$ of extra fees (monthly) for the data transmission
Well, here you must take the data plan, because even some free wifi zones, the 3G signal can be stronger thant the wifi signal, and I've been told the Iphone would connect to the 3G exclusively
There's a massive difference between 2 and 3g though. You're basically looking at around 8x the speed of the EDGE network with a 3G connection.
Wifi vs 3G most of the time wifi wins speed wise. That why I tend to use wifi instead of a data plan. 2G speeds vs 3G of course are far better but throw wifi in the mix and like I said you will most of the time beat 3G speeds. Of course public places with lots of people this always isnt the case but most places I go with free wifi have held their own and a few have been turtles. To each their own though I guess.
They should add a decent camera in the new iphones. At least one of 5 mp.
I am not much impressed with 3g, often I am showing a full signal and it just sits there waiting to connect.
For the record you will never get faster speeds on a 3g versus a wifi with good isp.
This is true and I agree. I misunderstood what you were saying at first.Wifi vs 3G most of the time wifi wins speed wise. That why I tend to use wifi instead of a data plan. 2G speeds vs 3G of course are far better but throw wifi in the mix and like I said you will most of the time beat 3G speeds. Of course public places with lots of people this always isnt the case but most places I go with free wifi have held their own and a few have been turtles. To each their own though I guess.
I've already got the data plan on my crappy phone. Was waiting for this one to update it.
I'm guessing the battery will still drain after 3 hours of use?
That's true, although being independent of WiFi hotspots and have 3g speed almost everywhere is quite nice.
I believe usage is the same. So yeah, about 3-4 hours of web surfing/playing some intensive game. There's some battery extenders out there that plug on the bottom of the phone that will give you 3-4 more hours. Those are handy if you're on a long trip and there's no plug around.I've already got the data plan on my crappy phone. Was waiting for this one to update it.
I'm guessing the battery will still drain after 3 hours of use?
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