Apple's iPhone 3.0 update will be released on June 17, 2009.http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20090617/iphone0-release-time-iphone-update-apple0-upgrade.htm
The new package will include copy-and-paste, MMS, a "Spotlight" universal search feature as well as 1,000 new APIs, allowing for peer-to-peer connectivity support, hardware accessories (such as speakers or Bluetooth) that interact with specific applications, Google Maps within applications, push notification and changes to the App Store's purchasing system. As well, specific games and applications were demoed, including an adaptation of The Sims, multiplayer music application Leaf Trombone and an application to test glucose levels for users with diabetes.
Changes
- Cut, copy and paste
- "Spotlight" universal search function
- Peer-to-Peer connectivity
- MMS (not available to iPhone 1.0 users)
- Landscape in Mail, Notes and SMS
- Google Maps accessible to 3rd party applications
- Voice Memos
- Text message forwarding and multiple message deletion
- Push notifications
- Support for subscriptions
- Stock ticker in "Stocks" application
- New API's and options for developers
- Enhanced YouTube functionality
- Stereo Bluetooth (not available to iPhone 1.0 users)
- WiFi autologin
- Voice chat in games
- 3rd party peripheral integration
- Call log
- Anti-phishing
- iTunes account creation
Increased Security Features
According to PC World, the most enjoyable features of the new iPhone 3.0 are its improved security measures. The iPhone 3.0 adds six security improvements to CoreGraphics, two security improvements to the phone's mail function and over a dozen security improvements to WebKit.PC World: Security Improvements Punctuate IPhone 3.0 (June 17, 2009)
Copy and Paste Rumors
At the Diggnation live event at South by Southwest, Digg co-founder and host Kevin Rose announced that the iPhone OS 3.0 would have a copy-and-paste feature that has thus far been unavailable on iPhones.Viddler: Kevin Rose announces Copy + Paste on iPhone OS 3.0 (Time: 3:26)
iTunes 8.2 Supports iPhone 3.0
On Tuesday, June 2, 2009, Apple quietly introduced iTunes version 8.2. Aside from making several accessibility improvements and fixing various bugs, the only visible feature added was support for the upcoming iPhone OS 3.0.
References
Fast Facts
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Update is free for iPhone, $9.95 for iPod Touch
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Invitation offered "advance preview of what we're building"
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New and updated SDK announced
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Other applications or updates can be purchased from inside pre-existing 3rd party applications
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Paid apps can now sell other paid apps or subscriptions without going through the App Store
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ESPN native application was shown
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E-mail used in slide presentation references Oceanic Flight 815 from Lost
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Steve Jobs scheduled to return to CEO duties in June 2009
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Release date
June 17, 2009
