![]() Meanwhile, Apple also revealed that Bluetooth support can be activated in the 2nd generation iPod Touches.Īpple has posted an iPhone OS 3.0 Preview page listing a few of the highlights. Most features will be available for the first-generation iPhone, although hardware limitations will prevent some features, such as MMS and stereo Bluetooth, from being added to those devices. OS 3.0 will be free for all iPhone users and a $9.95 upgrade for all iPod touch users. Full release to customers will be this summer. The new iPhone OS 3.0 is available to all registered iPhone developers today as a free beta. Apple is building the client side of tethering into OS 3.0, but cooperation from carriers is also required in order for it to be offered. Tethering, another much-requested feature, was addressed in the Q&A section of the event. A2DP Bluetooth: Support for stereo bluetooth headsets. Systemwide search available from main home screen by flicking to the left. ![]() Spotlight Search: Available across all applications. Voice Memos: Record notes, lectures, interviews, etc. Landscape keyboard: Available in all key applications, including Mail. Cut, Copy and Paste: Available across all apps. Turn by Turn: Apple will allow developers to use CoreLocation for turn-by-turn GPS directions. Push Notification: Rather than using background processes that hamper battery life, utilize third-party server to push badge, text, and audio alerts from applications. Third-Party Accessory Apps: Allowing accessory manufacturers to create applications to interface with their hardware accessories. Good for gaming, but also other applications for sharing data. Peer-to-Peer Connectivity: Find other devices running the app via Bonjour over Wi-Fi of Bluetooth. Highlighted uses include magazine subscriptions, eBooks, additional levels and items for games. In-App Purchasing: Allows developers to sell additional content from within applications. Full details are available in our live updates, but here are some of the highlights: Apple today hosted a preview event for its upcoming iPhone OS 3.0, highlighting a few of over 1,000 new APIs for developers and over 100 new features for users.
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