It's iPhone week
This week marks the preview or release
of iPhone OS 3.0. Although new hardware (i.e. a new model iPhone)
is rumoured for the Summer, there is already a lot of chat about what is
coming with this software build. My 2c..
- Cut Copy Paste functionality
I think this is a no-brainer with this release, and I’m sorry but releasing
a feature that has been a default of all operating systems, mobile or desktop
for em.. ever will not impress me - Improved GPS functionality
I think there is a decent chance of better SatNav ish software coming out,
but Im not too sure - Chicklet (icon) organising
Again, a no-brainer. Better methods of oraganising your icons, and
possibly doing it through iTunes - Using your iPhone as a tethered modem
PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE make this happen. I think its a no-brainer as
Steve Jobs responded to a query on that ages ago saying "it was being
looked into" - Background task support
Doubtful - Video support
Apparently the current hardware just cannot support it reliably, or at
least in a decent performance mode - Better roaming support
For the US people that may not know, the
iPhone completely sucks at switching networks
when you cross a border into another country, making it completely useless
in the corporate environment in Europe. Guys, taking up to 10 minutes
to let me find a new network when I land in an Airport is just not acceptable.
I do think the Palm Pre lit a phone
up Apple’s ass. Lets hope they act on it. Also, lets hope they
start to realise that opening up support to IBM software may, em, help
them be accepted in the corporate world?
Ben Poole Said,
March 15, 2009 @ 10:29 pm
Hear hear on all counts except the bit re the Pre:
1. Rightly or wrongly, Apple tend to ignore the competition
2. The Pre looks super. But until it’s actually launched somewhere and used in the real world, I’ll take all the claims with a pinch of salt.
Bruce Elgort Said,
March 15, 2009 @ 11:38 pm
“Chiclet organising – Easy No-Brainer” – Can we get this in Notes too if it’s a no-brainer?
Boudewijn Said,
March 16, 2009 @ 8:49 am
Hopefully my iPhone knows who SHE is.. Now she is having a identity crisis.. No IMEI..
It’s in the T-Mobile workshop.
Matt White Said,
March 21, 2009 @ 1:19 pm
With regards the tethering, those who have the beta 3.0 OS have already worked out how to enable it so we’ll have it by the summer, it’s persuaded me to hold off getting an O2 Mobile Broadband package.