iPhone OS 3.0 Released

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

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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.