This week is the iPhone 3.0 Week. A few days before the iPhone OS 3.0 Software event, Digg founder Kevin Rose has confirmed that one of upcoming iPhone OS 3.0 features is copy/paste ability.
It’s a good news for developers (as well as advertisers). Developers could optimize a new app to enjoy traffic exchange in the Admob network, which so far claims covering more than 1,000 iPhone apps. The mobile ad network company will be launching an iPhone App Exchange later this month.
At iPhone 3.0 event, Apple starts off with Scott Forstall, the SVP of iPhone software, with details on the iPhone 3.0 OS and developer programs. First in line is the additional of a paid app — In-App Purchase – that will prompt you from within the software to buy an update such as a city guide where you can add individual cities.
Two major improvements in the upcoming iPhone 3.0 OS will include Apple Push System and with embedded Google Map for 3rd Party developers. The upcoming push services are introduced to cut off connections running in the background to preserve battery life while maintaining system performance at high level.
Two years late but better than never, the most-asked-for feature — Copy and Paste — is finally here for iPhone 3.0. That, together with MMS support are being addressed at today’s Apple event.
Yeah, there’s no doubt that iPhone is becoming a popular gaming platform among mobile users now. There are at least two reasons: (1) the statistics of iPhones sold and games apps on the App Store; and (2) the latest features on the device’s OS which enriches the upcoming gaming development.
Finally, online movie ticketing service Fandango is out for the iPhone as a free download, allowing users to preview trailers, find local theaters, and even buy up to 10 tickets at a time.
A recent study found that 29.4% of all online searches for consumer electronics among UK Internet users were mobile phones. According to web traffic analysts at Hitwise, Apple’s iPhone leads the Top 5 most-searched gadget brands, with Nokia grabbing second place.
Following the announcement iPhone OS 3.0 by Apple, one of the hottest discussions is what it means to the iPhone in term of facing its potential rival Palm’s Pre. It’s interesting to compare them in three big areas: search, synchronization and background applications.
A while ago, AT&T announced prices for customers who were not eligible for an upgrade. From March 26, AT&T are offering 8GB and 16GB iPhones at a no commitment price.
One developer was successfully tethering his iPhone 3G to his laptop over USB, MacRumors wrote. Steve Troughton-Smith, the hacker, is now working on the same thing but through Bluetooth connection.
iPhones getting cheaper or free is no longer rumours, according to Telefónica O2 UK. The operator just confirmed it with their new pricing schemes.
Another lawsuit is being thrown Apple and AT&T’s way. Previous lawsuits have included the construction of the devices however this time, it is all about service delivery.
