After much anticipation, including rumored (yes, rumors!) delays – Apple’s iPhone OS 3.0 finally sees the day with its release for both iPhone and iPod touch. Build number for this release is 3.0/7A341 – it seems to match the GM seed version that I have for my iPod touch.
Users can get the download straight from iTunes by clicking on the Check for Updates button. iPhone owners get the update for free, while iPod touch owners will need to purchase the update for only $9.95 – this is due to Apple’s accounting practice.
Most of the features are already quite familiar with those of us who swarm Apple news and rumor sites daily. Here’s a list of changes listed by Apple – they cover both the iPhone and iPod touch:
- Cut, Copy & Paste – self-explanatory, one of the most requested feature debuts with this new update
- Landscape keyboard – built-in apps now have this feature, something which should be there since day 1, if you ask me
- MMS – iPhone only, not many people sends MMS, but since you asked for it, please go ahead and make full use of it
- Spotlight Search – find what you’re looking for across the device from one convenient place
- Voice Memo – capture a memo, meeting or any audio recording, iPod touch owners will need to attach a microphone
- Internet Tethering – iPhone only, now you can share your internet connection with your laptop via Bluetooth or USB
- Peer-to-Peer Gaming – now you could waste more time, with a friend, provided the game supports it
- Push Notifications – apps can now receive information and let you know its there, even then the app is not running
- Movies, TV Shows and Audiobooks purchase via Wi-Fi – get the best entertainment titles from iTunes directly on your device
And many more. Head on over to Apple’s site for more details on the update. iPhone users. iPod touch users.
One more thing. If you device has been unlocked somehow using one of the (ahem) available utilities, I’d suggest that you wait for an official unlocker to be released.
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