Apple is releasing the new software 3.0 in June, the update will be released around the WWDC 2009 and has loads of improvements for both Developers and Users, for developers the new software features more then 1000 new API’s and new features such as: Push Notifications, Assessories App, In-App Purchase, embed Google Map in Apps, GPS turn by turn (not allowed to use Google maps) and more then 100 new features for both iPhone 2G and iPhone 3G, iPod touch users will have to pay for the update, and have limited features because it has no camera or GPS, bellow is a list of some of the most important features:
Cut, Copy and Paste with ‘shake to Undo’- Text can be selected automatically by double tapping on text and movable grab points appear with a ‘cut, copy and paste’ edit bar above selection. You can copy text across applications.
Landscape Keyboard – This is what a jailbroken iPhone may already have but now in upcoming iPhone OS 3.0, a landscape keyboard is a built-in feature available in key applications, including Mail, SMS, Safari…
MMS – Along with sending multimedia stuff via email, in upcoming iPhone OS 3.0, iPhone 3G users will be able to send MMS messages too. (Sorry, iPhone 1st Gen users). iPhone users will also be able to delete and forward multiple messages. Send sound and Video using the messaging App.
Peer-to-Peer Connectivity – Peer-to-Peer connectivity is great for games and other applications for sharing data. This feature finds other devices and establish peer-to-peer connectivity over Bluetooth. Through an IP connection, iPhone users will be able to play games. The feature is limited to Bonjour peer-to-peer devices only.
Accessories App (3rd Party) – This features will allow 3rd party iPhone accessory manufacturers to develop custom Apps to interface with their hardware accessories.
In-App Purchase – This feature will allow developers to sell additional stuff from within the App. Like purchasing new levels from within the game, subscribing for a magazine all from within an App.
Spotlight Search – In iPhone OS 3.0. an iPhone owner will find Apple’s Universal search feature named “Spotlight Search”. Spotlight feature can be found a flick to the left from the first screen of Apps. Using spotlight user will be able to search for mails in Mail App, Contacts, Appointments in Calendar, media files in iPod, notes and more.
Voice Memos – Using iPhone OS 3.0, iPhone owners will be able to record, edit and send voice memos via both email and MMS.
Push Notification – A background-like process that doesn’t hamper battery life, utilize third-party server to push badge, text, email and audio alerts from applications as soon as they come.
Google Maps – Using iPhone firmware 3.0, developers will be able to embed Google Maps directly into their Applications.
GPS – Turn by TurnUsing CoreLocation, developers will be able to make application for turn by turn GPS directions