Jun08

iPhone 3.0 and 3GS down and dirty

Here is the information about the new iPhone update and new model in no frills form:

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Landscape keyboard works in email, notes, and messages
Multi-media texts. AT&T will be ready to support MMS later this summer
Single search. You can search calendars, music, notes and email. Spotlight coming too
iTunes to allow rental and purchase of movies from the iPhone. Also, TV shows, music videos and audio books. Over 3G
Tethering allows you to share you iPhone internet connection with a PC. AT&T will support tethering later this year.
Web browser is now almost 3 times faster
Support for HTTP streaming audio and video. Bitrate and data quality adjust to connection speed
Autofill allows you to optionally remember usernames and passwords
Find My iPhone is a “service” that’s available to MobileMe customers. It’ll show you on a map where your phone is. Also useful for your family/friends to track you down. You can also send it a remote wipe command and will erase all your data and keep your private data private.
Push Notifictions: Apple now allows custom push notifications

S stands for speed. 2x faster than 3G
The new 3GS includes a 3MP autofocus camera
Autofocus, Autoexposure. Tap to Focus, too, allowing you to focus and change white balance on the fly.
It also captures video. 30FPS VGA with auto focus
Voice Control. “call Jay Ramirez”, “Play songs by Ace of Base.” (you know you do)
Built-in digital compass
Built-in support for Nike+
40% improved battery life
$99 for 8GB 3G, $199 16GB 3GS, $299 32GB 3GS

Thanks to Gizmodo for the live feed and info.