It won't be available en masse until the 17th of the month, but the
gold build of iPhone OS 3.0 is now available to developers -- a promising sign that apps taking advantage of a wide variety of 3.0's new features (push notifications, in-app payments, and the like) will be available by the time it's released to the general public. We've been toying around with the latest cut here and have noticed a few small changes from
beta 5; nothing groundbreaking, but notable nonetheless. Most importantly, iTunes is now offering movie, TV and music video downloads directly from the phone, which has caused the bottom navigation bar to be rearranged a bit. We also noticed that the App Store's nav bar was rearranged a bit to accommodate a "More" button where you'll find Top 25 and Redeem links. The Store screen in Settings now shows a nicely-formatted account information screen -- nice, we suppose -- but unfortunately, MMS configurability is still missing, so it's unclear whether AT&T will need to push an update once it flips the switch. Dive into the gallery for a closer look.
posted Jun 8th 2009 10:40PM
I must admit...that's probably the best added feature...that's it...
Oh, and BGR is reporting that the only reason that MMS wont be up and running is because they have to take "Opt out of MMS" off of every single iPhone account. But what if an iPhone doesnt upgrade...
Nah, I just got finished watching the WWDC Keynote and the greatest feature is the Voice Commands. And it's not just the call features. I've seen that on other phones, but with the iPhone, you can tell it to play music like the kind that is playing currently and it will automatically check your Genius recommendations and play music in the same style. Very impressed by that. It also has the same musical identification routines as the Shuffle, but supported by voice commands.
Also loved the Turn-by-Turn and Video camera (Auto Focus. Yeah!) and the storage (32 GB). I don't know another phone that has that much storage yet.
@Paul a. Chapel: The Nokia N97 has 32GB of onboard storage.
Yeah, I was doing the metablog on TiPB while that was going on. The voice command IS indeed nice...but eh, I'm not really a big user of voice command. I dont even use voice command on my Android. But that's only a subjective thought.
As far as 32GB I mean, technically...anyone with a MicroSD card can have that. But I do understand what you're saying.
Does it really? Well, I stand corrected. I know of one other phone that has 32 GB. Too bad it doesn't have multi-touch.
@Chris Ziegler
The N97 reviews I have seen are not all that glowing. They don't seem to like the UI, the screen is resistive, not capacitive, like some 2003 throwback device, HSDPA 3.6 not 7.2, so more of a competitor for the now $99 iPhone 3G it sounds like.
Doesn't sound like a phone that is in the iPhone, Pre, or G1 ballpark.
http://community.zdnet.co.uk/blog/0,1000000567,10012886o-2000331761b,00.htm
@Paul
You mean like what was available years ago with Microsoft Voice Command? http://www.microsoft.com/windowsmobile/en-us/downloads/microsoft/about-voice-command.mspx
BTW, can anybody tell me what the GM means in GM Seed?
GM Seed = Genetically Modified Seed
@Derek
Pre release blog articles aren't reviews. Just thought I'd clear that up.
Oh and if you count microSD storage then the likes of the N96 and Omnia have had 32GB storage for a while. The N97 will have 48GB or 64GB when 32GB cards come out.
WHERE IS MY STEREO BLUETOOTH ARGH ARGH ARGHGFGHg???
A2DP is included
MMS worked when I tried this morning with Telia in Sweden.
Does this still phone home to Apple's servers to activate a la the betas? Or is this basically the same release they will be pushing out over iTunes next Wednesday?
I read somewhere that if you get this GM 3.0 you could possibly be locked out of the consumer version.
Nohone, Unfortunately WinMo Voice Command software is stuck back in 90s like the rest of that crappy OS.
GM= Gold Master
I updated my phone last night, worked great! and I'm not a developer.
GM means Gold Master which is the term used by software developers for final shipping code.
I hope the in-app downloads means there will be an Amazon MP3 app.
Do you really believe Apple will let someone use something besides iTunes for music?
@moush
Hopefully Spotify. Hopefully!!
Monster Cables suck.
Almost forgot abut those Bastards!
Thanks for re kindling the hate flame!
F U Monster Cables!!!!
I was about to rate your comment down, but then I saw your avatar and though 'Yah, whatever...'
Goddamn Monster Cables D:
Doesn't renting movies on your iphone kinda... not make sense? Or can this do video output like a lot of the Windows phones do and the new Zune will?
I'm just trying to figure out why watch a movie on your phone (that you need to make calls on), drain your battery...
When you most likely have a laptop (traveling scenario)
Now if you're at home...cant you just watch it on your tv =/
I'm not even being a dick... I'm assuming the new iphone does video output since it's selling itself as a multimedia device.. right?
You're right...one WOULD assume that...but then again, this IS Apple.
The company that, after 3 yrs, is finally giving their phone lovers video, MMS, and voice dialing...=/
It's like 2003 just now slapped them in the face.
When traveling, I use the iphone for music, and videos (no laptop to lug around) - this is a welcome feature, I can download a tv show or movie while at the airport wifi, and watch it on the flight, and I don't have to squeeze a laptop between my lap and the guy in front of me with his seat all the way back.
Even if I had an iPhone, I would still prefer to have my media device as a separate entity from my phone, for the pure reason that 2 separate batteries are better than one.
@Mike:
Well, that's you... I got a Nokia N95 and got rid of my iPod. I keep all my media on one device and love having everything on one device. Now, if Apple added removable batteries, you could buy two batteries for the iPhone if you're that crazy about watching movies on your phone
The iPhone has always been able to output video with Apple's video cables since first gen. Just no HD output yet.
Apple has provided dock connector video out since at least 3G, though probably v1 as well. Comes in composite or component and provides power to the iPhone
You can watch you tube and iPod video that I am aware of. Music won't play through it (as in an mp3)
Yeah, you can get component cables for all touches and iPhones, they've been out for over a year. Also, remember that 3rd parties can build output accessories now.
But, if you don't carry a laptop renting a movie wouldn't be bad for a trip. You can always rent it on the iPhone and transfer it to the computer. Also, the iPhone has way more external batteries than any other phone (probably cuz you can't replace the battery!) so that really isn't to much of an issue.
I'm still on beta 5 and today iTunes and the App store just randomly had the more tab with redeem and top 25 and the video downloads. This is not exclusive to the "gold release."
I noticed that too before I upgrade to the gm version
Do you have the md5sum of the GM ipsw?
@ amish Pirate
you are correct sir..now go churn us some delicious Amish butter..LOL
but i do hope the mms,tethering issue gets fix if not ATT will say bye bye to the exclusive deal from apple
I'm sure that this will be over Wifi only.
Finally push notifications, that took forever to be released!!! AOL better have their AIM update ready to take advantage of it..
Cut/copy/paste is a ho-hum feature for me, but it may be convienient down the road...
Video and movie purchasing/renting is kinda cool, but it will drain battery life quickly and I'd be surprised if it was allowed over AT&T's network, so just power draining Wifi. (I only own an iPod Touch, which I tether to my Nokia 5800 via Wifi... Works perfectly, even the GPS, but it drains the battery in both devices quickly. I'm not gonna even try to DL a movie over AT&T's networks...)
Can't wait for a bit of bluetooth and hoping OBEX and PAN client profiles are present...
I assume everyone knows that the compass and camera (probably with the video features) released today in the iPhone 3GS is coming to the iPod Touch 3rd Gen in Sept, right? There's not much more Apple can add to justify a new iPod Touch this year without duplicating the iPhone, minus the 3G and aGPS radios...
I thought two of the lesser talked about items today was that the gold release seems faster than previous releases and how cool safari 4 is...
Watch the WWDC Keynote. They do a demo of a car game, with probably Playstation 2 era graphics and it ran blazingly fast. I'm thinking that they increased the processor speed 2X. Take 2 needs to get a GTA game on this puppy.
Interesting that I updated (from beta 5) instead of restoring and my MMS and tethering menu is still present as well as the other updates.
I completely wiped my phone from beta 5 and Internet Tethering still seemed to be there. Perhaps it's saved as a user preference after the .ipcc file is uploaded to your phone.
Anyway, hurray, FREE TETHERING! :)
@dagamer43
"Free tethering"? I don't think so.
Another iPhone post? Seriously? That makes 20 today.
It's a big thing, you know.
Another comment in an iPhone post? That makes.. well I don't know, but you get the point.
Glad this is out.... the sooner the final release is out the sooner a jailbreak will be ready to go....I would love to laugh in a att customers face using a iphone on t-mobile to send mms while they are still waiting for a end of the summer release... lmao
Here. I have something.
On AT&T's website, this is what I get under EVERY phone in the upgrades section thingy.
"As a valued AT&T customer, you may be eligible for an upgrade on this line, with no-commit equipment pricing and without signing a 2-year commitment. Click 'Upgrade Today' to view your upgrade options."
And on Apple, I get this under my iPhone3G.
"On 03/12/2010, you may qualify for a standard iPhone upgrade."
What's the deal? Can I upgrade or not!?
Notice it says "may" be eligible. Unless you wanna pay extra you'll have to pony up some extra cash for it.
After 3/12/2010, you can pay new user upgrade pricing: $199 = 16GB, $299 = 32GB. Before then, you'll have to pay out-of-contract pricing: $399 = 16GB, $499 = 32GB.
Honestly, I'd suggest waiting until next year at that point. 3 months isn't long to wait for a newer iPhone that might have better features.
And I think that if Apple doesn't see as much demand as they like, they MIGHT drop prices. That's why I'm not going to upgrade until it's worthwhile for me. Hopefully, next year we'll get OLED?
I have this deep-seated hope that AT&T really screws the MMS for iPhone deal up. So that I can get an iPhone next year, after Apple has decided that their sojourn with a cell network slightly better than North Korea's is over.
I've had mms since beta 4 and using beta 5 I can download movies using wifi only it doesn't work with 3G. Plus I just bought a Pre and its pretty cool if palm and apple could just have kids.... I guess I would try to buy one metaphorically speaking.
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It's ALMOST ready for release. There are a few things out of place that should probably be fixed before its ready. I think that's why it's called a GM seed, not a final GM release.
Some things I noticed:
1) iTunes Store -> Audiobooks: "Top Audiobooks" looks to be cramped in the tab space.
2) iTunes Store -> iTunes U -> Stanford: I doubt some of those titles of headers are meant to be in all caps.
3) One of the buttons when viewing your iTunes account in Store in the Settings app is off on centering.
This is available in beta 5 also today. As I posted earlier: this is not a GM exclusive thing. They must be able to update iTunes and the App store OTA.
I do not suppose anyone knows if it supports ActiveSync synchronization of Tasks (to-do's) with notifications? I have a terrible memory and rely on my Windows Mobile phone to remind me of things I have to do. Also, my admin adds (or is supposed to add) Tasks I would otherwise not know about to my Outlook at my work. There are kludges with ToodleDo and SMS, but I work in a basement with no mobile signal, so that would not work. I do not like relying on Windows Mobile (it is Windows, after all) but it usually works. Also, any word on Adobe Flash (Light) for Safari? Best regards!
I getting a 32 Gb 3gS next week, so amped!
The name kinda blows tho, am i right?
What does the S stand for exactly? I think they could've done better.
S = SUCKER (we have a better one coming out next year w/ OLED, Flash LITE, 64mb, etc etc)
Fuck Rogers.
Even though they're bringing MMS to the iPhone and I have no plans on getting an iPhone...
Fuck Rogers.
Buy me a Bugatti and we'll talk.
It's only a little over a week away, not worth locking my phone for cut/paste and few little upgrades.
GM= Gold Master
As someone using the beta for 2 months, I have to say the final is disappointing. Its the same thing we had in beta 2 just a little more polished. It still has some of the same bugs, like major delay in auto rotate, random slowdowns and such. The search has indeed gotten lighting fast over the beta though.
Basically it is beta 6 in my book.
My guess is that AT&T needs to flip the switch. I've tried hacked MMS carrier settings for TeliaSonera and when installed, there's an MMS switch in the messages prefs.So the feature seems to be hidden until the proper carrier settings are installed.
leak the 3.0 .ispw file already! :)
Well, I am running the GM on my 1st gen ipod touch. Runs nice, and it just feels quicker. The overall feel is way faster than 2.x
I just watched the keynote from yesterday... wow. I know Engadget mentioned the laugh when they said AT&T would support MMS for iPhone OS 3.0 "later this summer", but you don't realize how big of a joke AT&T is until you watch the crowd laugh in person.
I certainly hope AT&T, or even better, Apple, were paying attention while the crowd laughed at how behind and crippled AT&T's network is. The update is great, but crippled out of the gate thanks to the network it's on. Luckily many carriers will support this out of the gate.
If ATT jokes at the keynote is any indicator, we might see new/additional operators very soon.
Scott looked genuinely pained to say it at all. And when he got to the tethering slide, he said nothing and let the carrier support slide speak for itself. It's fairly ridiculous that the iPhone's original launch network refuses to support the iPhone.
I have two points of view on it. Either Big Blue knows that Apple is ending their exclusivity, and stopped caring or they just never cared in the first place. Let's face it, that is stupid to do with Apple. Apple has dropped exclusivity before, PowerPC for example, and look at the cash cow exclusivity has become for Intel.
will we be able to use this as a portable storage device as well as the other added functions? any ideas?
I didn't find 3Gs features to be that enticing. Video is welcome, as well as camera upgrades and faster speeds. However, I was hoping for the matte back, to make it less slippery.
I wasn't going to upgrade from my 3G, but I sold my 16gb 3G today for $425 cash on craigslist, so i'm borrowing someone's razr until next week. Ordering my 32GB 3GS this morning. $75 upgrade is worth it IMO (plus $18 upgrade, $18 actiation fees + taxes). So its technically $150 to upgrade after fees + taxes, but if i went with the 16GB to be cheap, I'd regret it later.
I liked video feature. voice control is an interesting addition as well
Seriously how long is it going to take me to download a whole movie to my lil ipod touch ?!
Perhaps they will have support for watching while you download. That would offset most of the issue.
Did anybody else notice that on Apple's site the iPhone is missing the at&t logo on it?? Interesting..
AT&T can kiss my A$$ if they think I am going to give them another 2 years after the way they botched this upgrade for existing 3g customers.
I was told that the reason why they were NOT doing the same deal as last year is because there wasn't a significant hardware upgrade to warrant it. That the reason why they did it the last time was because of the 3g network, and because this newer version was a 3g phone, they didnt feel they should offer the same upgrade plan this time around.
A$$HOLES!