iPhone OS 3.0 Released

Sebby · Jun 17, 2009, 19:46:54

At 6pm this evening, Apple released iPhone OS 3.0. I couldn't wait to get home - I thought their server would turn to jelly, but it was fine.

http://www.apple.com/uk/iphone/softwareupdate/

Anyone else? I'm loving the new features.

Rik · Jun 17, 2009, 19:50:47

Of course you are, Seb.

Sebby · Jun 17, 2009, 19:52:48

Cut, copy and paste, Spotlight search, MMS, and landscape keyboard across all apps are the main ones, and really good changes.

I forgot to mention, you'll need to ensure you have the latest iTunes (8.2) to get this update.

Rik · Jun 17, 2009, 19:54:04

Not to mention an iPhone, of course.

lozcart · Jun 17, 2009, 20:02:33

I've downloaded it to my iPod Touch, seems very good, liking the search feature and shake to shuffle.

Just waiting for Friday to come, along with my new iPhone 3GS 8)

psp83 · Jun 17, 2009, 20:15:13

I've updated mine

o2 says to text MMS to 1010 for finishing setting up MMS, i've done it and not got nothing back from them like it says!!

Rik · Jun 17, 2009, 20:17:49

I blame BT, Paul.

Steve · Jun 17, 2009, 20:19:18

Are you still using the simplicity sim Paul and have you got picture messaging to work?

psp83 · Jun 17, 2009, 20:25:55

Quote from: stevethegas on Jun 17, 2009, 20:19:18
Are you still using the simplicity sim Paul and have you got picture messaging to work?

Yeh i'm still using the simplicity sim, had to change a few settings after doing the update to get the internet back on my phone.

I've not tried MMS yet, will let you know when i do.

Steve · Jun 17, 2009, 20:30:29

Thanks Paul,still wondering whether to buy or lease. I do enjoy the value of the simplicity sim £20/month and unlimited web data.

psp83 · Jun 17, 2009, 20:47:13

Thats why i bought a pay&go phone. iPhone tariffs are rubbish.

I can send MMS even though iPhone says its failed but i can't receive yet. I'll phone o2 tomorrow to find out whats going on and what settings i need to use. I have to admit, the iPhone/Simplicity support on o2 is quite good.

Lance · Jun 17, 2009, 21:20:18

I'm getting my new iphone on Friday woo!

Simon · Jun 17, 2009, 21:45:00

Quote from: Sebby on Jun 17, 2009, 19:52:48
Cut, copy and paste, Spotlight search, MMS, and landscape keyboard across all apps are the main ones, and really good changes.

All on the BlackBerry already.

Except, I don't know what Spotlight Search is.

Lance · Jun 17, 2009, 22:18:40

From what i know, its the search tool on the mac which appears to work in a similar way to the search box on the start menu in vista.

Steve · Jun 17, 2009, 22:45:21

Quote from: Simon on Jun 17, 2009, 21:45:00
All on the BlackBerry already.

Except, I don't know what Spotlight Search is.

Was that the sound of a raspberry tart

Simon · Jun 17, 2009, 22:53:05

Sebby · Jun 17, 2009, 22:54:44

Quote from: psp83 on Jun 17, 2009, 20:15:13
I've updated mine

o2 says to text MMS to 1010 for finishing setting up MMS, i've done it and not got nothing back from them like it says!!

There's a huge backlog according to O2's Twitter.

http://twitter.com/o2

Sebby · Jun 17, 2009, 22:55:19

Quote from: Simon on Jun 17, 2009, 21:45:00
All on the BlackBerry already.

Except, I don't know what Spotlight Search is.

Blackberry? Don't make me laugh.

Simon · Jun 17, 2009, 22:58:58

Ooo, that sounded very bitter, Seb.

Sebby · Jun 17, 2009, 23:00:08

Gary · Jun 18, 2009, 10:24:38

Does the new 3gs have a place so you can slot a maglite on on the side to take pictures in the dark? I suppose you could also say it has flash-lite support then as well

Rik · Jun 18, 2009, 10:25:50

Gary · Jun 18, 2009, 10:26:57

Quote from: Rik on Jun 18, 2009, 10:25:50

Steve · Jun 19, 2009, 12:25:59

No queues today surprised! So ended up with one. What's the saying fool and his money are soon appled

Simon · Jun 19, 2009, 12:27:49

That will make Seb jealous!

Lance · Jun 19, 2009, 12:37:07

I've got mine too, again no queues worth mentioning! I got the 32gb in black

Sebby · Jun 19, 2009, 13:59:14

They did say that there probably wouldn't be queues this time around. How you liking it so far, Lance?

Lance · Jun 19, 2009, 14:54:19

Absolutely loving it

psp83 · Jun 19, 2009, 19:13:24

I'm waiting a while before i upgrade (if you can call it that

)

Lance · Jun 19, 2009, 22:54:11

I don't blame you Paul. From what I know, the differences aren't that big. The timing of thos release was just right though seeing my old phone packed up yesterday!

So far I'm more than happy with the phone but can anyone recommend a decent case? I like the look of the leather flip ones.

Steve · Jun 20, 2009, 07:14:39

I wonder how they'll find out if your tethering without the bolt on

http://www.guardian.co.uk/technology/2009/jun/19/iphone-dongle-hack-benm-o2

Simon · Jun 20, 2009, 08:43:10

I've no doubt they have ways to track the phone's usage, Steve.

Sebby · Jun 20, 2009, 11:48:12

Quote from: Lance on Jun 19, 2009, 22:54:11
So far I'm more than happy with the phone but can anyone recommend a decent case? I like the look of the leather flip ones.

I've got this one, Lance, which is really nice.

Sebby · Jun 20, 2009, 11:50:53

Quote from: Simon on Jun 20, 2009, 08:43:10
I've no doubt they have ways to track the phone's usage, Steve.

Apparently not. Browsing the web on your phone or using it as a modem appears the same to O2. I suspect what they'll do is monitor usage more closely from now on.

I actually think it's disgraceful that O2 want to charge extra when we're already paying for unlimited data. That said, I have no real need/use for tethering at the moment.

Simon · Jun 20, 2009, 14:29:07

OK, say, just say, I was looking to buy one of these:

Does it sync with Outlook?

Does it have a PC suite?

How easy would it be to transfer all of the ringtones, photos, etc, from another phone?

Is the touchscreen literally 'touch', or is there some kind of responsive feedback, so you know when you've clicked something?

psp83 · Jun 20, 2009, 14:32:29

Quote from: Lance on Jun 19, 2009, 22:54:11
So far I'm more than happy with the phone but can anyone recommend a decent case? I like the look of the leather flip ones.

I use a belkin case for mine. This one :

http://www.carphonewarehouse.com/phone-accessories/iphone-accessories/iphone-cases/buy/BELKIN-IPHONE3G-SILICON-SLEEVE

psp83 · Jun 20, 2009, 14:57:40

Does it sync with Outlook?
Mine syncs with outlook (cal, address book, etc) though iTunes.

Does it have a PC suite?
iTunes? thats the only app i use for my phone. If you dont want to use iTunes then you will most likely need to jailbreak your phone.

How easy would it be to transfer all of the ringtones, photos, etc, from another phone?
You have to put all your files onto your pc and use iTunes to put them on your iPhone, custom ringtones takes abit more, you have to put them into a certain format (forgot now, plenty of info on google)

Is the touchscreen literally 'touch', or is there some kind of responsive feedback, so you know when you've clicked something?
The homepage icons are just touch, but you will know you touched it as it loads straight away (no delay) using the keypad gives a "click" sound when you touch a key.

Simon · Jun 20, 2009, 15:22:57

Thanks, Paul, I think that's all I needed to know.

Sebby · Jun 20, 2009, 16:00:19

It's much easier, imo, than other phones, because everything is done through iTunes. The experience is a lot nicer on a Mac, but when I had Windows, it worked very well.

The screen is literally a touchscreen, i.e. no click like on the BB Bold.