Okay, nailing down the best features of the iPhone OS 3.0 update is going to come down as much to how you use your iPhone as anything else, but these top five features are going to be among the most handy and most popular new features.
So, if you want to know what the big deal is, just check out the list.
Best Features of iPhone OS 3.0
1. Cut and Paste
This one is long overdue. For something so simple, this one is going to be perhaps the most used new feature.
2. Stereo Bluetooth
This one makes up for a big goof in not including it a year or two ago. We live in wireless age, and when your phone doubles as your music player, stereo Bluetooth almost becomes a requirement.
3. Download movies, TV Shows, etc.
We'll still need to hook up to a wi-fi connection to download anything over 10MB, but it will be nice to download video straight to the iPhone.
4. MMS
This feature won't be supported by AT&T until the summer, but it definitely goes hand-in-hand with the iPhone 3GS's video capability.
5. Landscape Keyboard
If you've got pudgy little fingers like me, the more room you can get to tap out words, the better.
Other Great iPhone OS 3.0 Additions:
- Safari improvements like saving passwords and auto-filling user names as well as faster performance.
- Use MobileMe to find your iPhone or wipe it clean remotely to protect yourself against identity theft.
- Automatic wi-fi login at wi-fi hotspots.
- Login to YouTube so you can get at your favorite bookmarks.
- Voice memos might be the easiest way to leave yourself a note.
The Notable Exception:
Tethering. If you are outside the US, this one definitely makes the top 5, and probably secures the top spot. If you are in the US, it's a wait-and-see.
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