As pathbreaking as the iPhone has been, it has had some notable shortcomings. With this summer's software update, which Apple has dubbed iPhone OS 3.0, the company is addressing many — but not all — of the missing pieces.
Transcript from technology columnist Troy Wolverton's live blog
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iPhone OS 3.0 hands-on!
engadget.com 3/18/2009 —
We're not saying how, but we got hooked up with the beta of iPhone OS 3.0. Overall, things feel about the same until you flick left that extra time and hit the Spotlight screen, which works just as advertised. It's definitely a beta, though: it's ...
MacWorld Introduces MacWorld's iPhone Superguide, Second Edition
prmac.com 3/18/2009 — Macworld today announces the release of "Macworld's iPhone Superguide, Second Edition," the latest addition to its popular Superguide series. In this 154-page book, Macworld editors offer updated advice and top tips for mastering the first generation iPhone, the iPhone 3G, and the iPod touch.
iPhone OS 3.0 first impressions and photos
appleinsider.com 3/18/2009 — Developers late Tuesday evening are downloading a widely distributed beta of Apple's new iPhone 3.0 software, installing it on their handsets, and weighing in with some first impressions and screen shots, all of which follow.
Apple's curiously uninteresting iPhone 3.0 announcements
community.winsupersite.com 3/17/2009 — I was looking to today's Apple special event to see if anything new and interesting was coming in the world of the iPhone. You know, not really . And while I know that saying so just lumps me into the you just hate Apple category (which isn't ...
Apple unveils new iPhone features, apps —
Apple 3/17/2009
Apple today provided a sneak peek at new iPhone software, including an expansion of the way apps are sold. See technology columnist Troy Wolverton's live blog from the event.
iPhone become Facebook's friend —
Apple 3/18/2009
Facebook knows who you are and who your friends are. Now it wants to find out where you are. Not that this should necessarily freak you out, analysts say. Why, it might even get you a coupon for a free latte!
Apple shows off updated iPhone software —
Apple 3/18/2009
Apple executives Tuesday gave a glimpse of changes coming to the iPhone this summer '” including a cut-copy-and-paste function '” but were tight-lipped about whether a new device is in the offing.
Watch the keynote introducing iPhone OS 3.0 —
Apple Hot News 3/17/2009
During this morning’s keynote, attendees got a good look at some of the new features coming this summer in iPhone OS 3.0. They learned about the new tools developers can use to create next-generation mobile apps for iPhone and iPod touch. And they ...
Singing the praises of iPhone OS 3.0 software —
Apple Hot News 3/19/2009
“Looks like Apple hit a home run,” reports Stuart Dredge (pocketgamer.co.uk). “Games developers and publishers,” he explains, “have reacted with huge enthusiasm to the iPhone 3.0 software upgrade” and are “champing at the bit to get cracking” with the ...
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