Apple iPhone 3 OS
Apple iPhone 3 OS Previewed
Apple’s announcements regarding the iPhone 3.0 can be differentiated into two separate categories: those regarding mostly users (namely, the features end-users will be able to enjoy when the upgrade is released) and those regarding developers. Other interesting features will be the support for MMS (for sending and receiving photos, contacts, audio files and locations with the Messages app), as well as the ability to capture and send audio recordings on the go with the new Voice Memo app. Landscape view will be available for Mail, Text and Notes. Search capabilities will be expanded, allowing customers to search within Mail, iPod and Notes or search across all key apps by typing a key word or phrase into the new Spotlight search, conveniently accessed from the Home screen.
Now, on the developer’s side. According to Apple’s statement, the iPhone OS 3.0 beta software and SDK “include over 1,000 new APIs and are available today for all iPhone Developer Program members to use for development and testing of their apps for iPhone and iPod touch. In-App Purchases will allow developers to offer subscription content and provide the ability to sell new content and features in a simple and secure process. Developers can also more easily create peer-to-peer games for iPhone and iPod touch by using Bluetooth.”
Furthermore, it seems that the fresh OS will enable apps to interface with hardware accessories, creating a whole new element of control for iPhone and iPod touch accessory developers. This way, developers will also be able to use Apple’s new Maps API to integrate Google Mobile Maps services within their apps that will offer Google Maps tiles, current location, custom annotations and geocoding. The iPhone OS 3.0 beta software includes the Apple Push Notification service, which provides developers with a mechanism to alert users with sounds, text or a badge.
The iPhone OS 3.0 beta software and SDK will be available for registered developers to download from Apple starting right now, while iPhone users will be able to benefit from its features for free, starting this summer.
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June 25th, 2009 at 2:19 am
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