Kevin Rose: iPhone OS 3.0 To Bring Copy & Paste (And Background Processes?)

Edward Kirk · March 15th, 2009, 07:31 PM

World of Apple reports that Kevin Rose leaked details about how copy and paste is to eventually be implemented during a live taping of the popular internet show Diggnation. According to Kevin, copying text is done by double-tapping on a word, which brings up two quotation marks that can be adjusted to select the text you want to copy. Once the text is selected, you can chose between copying, cutting, or pasting the text.

WARNING: strong language

Kevin also says in the video clip that he heard from a separate source that the update will bring the iPhone up to speed with the Palm Pre. We know the Pre will be able to run multiple apps at the same, so this may be what Kevin's source was referring to.

Kevin Rose has been right about rumors like this in the past, so he could be right about this one.

Hans · March 15th, 2009, 07:45 PM #2

That would be amazing, hope it is true

foamysking · March 15th, 2009, 07:52 PM #3

sounds cool but explaining to alot of iphone owners how this works will be a pita

BZATWORK · **Cut and Paste - YAWN** - March 15th, 2009, 08:01 PM #4

I've already got global cut and paste. Give me flash for the web.

WHAT ABOUT FLASH FOR THE WEB?

[TheBORG] · March 15th, 2009, 08:38 PM

He also said that Qik was coming to the UNjailbroken iPhone too.

I'll wait until Apple's announcement on Tuesday before I believe anything that comes out of Rose's mouth.

lob2k · March 15th, 2009, 10:55 PM #6

is it just me or is this guy completely full of himself? Unlike the masses, I could never really understand the acclaim of their video podcast -- 5 minutes and i'd tune out and into something more interesting.

Anyway -- c/p sounds fathomable...but background apps & push notifications? I doubt it. I guess we can only dream.

warlock · March 15th, 2009, 11:08 PM #7

It's about time Apple. Now they've gotten down to the "important things" on the "to do list". I hope Kevin is right, but hope doesn't always come through.

rareapps · March 16th, 2009, 12:43 AM #8

Engadget says that the rumor is 3.0 will *NOT* have background apps, so that part does not catch up to the Pre. If this is true that's too bad. This is THE feature I need out of my iPhone for it to be a really useful device.

Eurisko · March 16th, 2009, 03:38 PM #9

Quote:

Originally Posted by rareapps

Engadget says that the rumor is 3.0 will *NOT* have background apps, so that part does not catch up to the Pre. If this is true that's too bad. This is THE feature I need out of my iPhone for it to be a really useful device.

Enabling background Apps will slow the unit and degrade response time. THEN you'll be bitching about that. Some people can never be pleased.

foamysking · March 16th, 2009, 04:39 PM #10

if thats what u want go try win mobile then you will see how bad that feature can be to have on a mobile device.

rareapps · March 16th, 2009, 09:20 PM #11

I can see what you guys are saying - but seriously, how about giving the user the choice? It could be an option you have to turn on in the settings and the default could be to have it off. That way all the users who want to keep using their iphones as a toy instead of a productivity tool will never know the difference.

Alex Kudla · March 16th, 2009, 11:38 PM #12

Alright. I had an idea.

If iPhone 3.0 is going to have a cut and paste feature on it that is going to be able to, for example, take a blurt of text from Safari and paste it into your e-mail, won't that require some sort of "background process" in order to take to blurt of text from one app to another?

If this is correct, then the cut and paste feature would come hand in glove with background processes. At least, the ability to have background processes. Does this mean Apple will allow us to use this feature? Probably not. If Kevin Rose is correct. On the bright side, it does give us hope of seeing this in the future.

Also, to all those who disagree in having background processes, the importance of having these are evident if you just observe what it will allow the iPhone to do. Allowing background processes will allow you to be chatting on AIM, while updating your calendar, or listen to Pandora as you would listen to your iPod.

To the issue of it taking up to much memory. If 3.0 is another hardware release the phone might have more memory to run processes while holding up the other phone functions. Another option, would be, like already said, just being able to turn that feature on and off.

Question: What other things would open up on the iPhone if background processes where allowed?

Alex
Posted on my MacBook.

foamysking · March 17th, 2009, 12:25 PM #13

mail, phone, and calendars are currently background processes so there is a diffrence

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	<script language="JavaScript" src="http://adserver1.backbeatmedia.com/servlet/ajrotator/13894/222/viewJScript?pool=13886&type=3158&pos=20&zone=5000"></script> World of Apple reports that Kevin Rose leaked details about how copy and paste is to eventually be implemented during a live taping of the popular internet show Diggnation. According to Kevin, copying text is done by double-tapping on a word, which brings up two quotation marks that can be adjusted to select the text you want to copy. Once the text is selected, you can chose between copying, cutting, or pasting the text. WARNING: strong language Kevin also says in the video clip that he heard from a separate source that the update will bring the iPhone up to speed with the Palm Pre. We know the Pre will be able to run multiple apps at the same, so this may be what Kevin's source was referring to. Kevin Rose has been right about rumors like this in the past, so he could be right about this one. __________________ About my iPhone: iPhone & Color: iPhone 3G 16GB White iPhone Version: 3.0 Computer & OS: MacBook Pro 15", Mac OS X 10.5.4 Twitter

Hans Super Moderator Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 391 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts	March 15th, 2009, 07:45 PM #2
	That would be amazing, hope it is true

foamysking Forum Ninja Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: midwest Posts: 126 Thanks: 2 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	March 15th, 2009, 07:52 PM #3
	sounds cool but explaining to alot of iphone owners how this works will be a pita

BZATWORK iPA Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 85 Thanks: 2 Thanked 3 Times in 2 Posts	Cut and Paste - YAWN - March 15th, 2009, 08:01 PM #4
	I've already got global cut and paste. Give me flash for the web. WHAT ABOUT FLASH FOR THE WEB?

[TheBORG] New Recruit Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 23 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Kevin Rose is full of it - March 15th, 2009, 08:38 PM #5
	He also said that Qik was coming to the UNjailbroken iPhone too. I'll wait until Apple's announcement on Tuesday before I believe anything that comes out of Rose's mouth. __________________ About my iPhone: iPhone & Color: 32 GB Black 3GS iPhone Version: 3.1 Computer & OS: iMac w/ Snow Leopard 10.6.1 We are [TheBORG]. Resistance is futile. You will be assimilated. * FOLLOW ME ON TWITTER! * "There are no stupid questions, just stupid people."

lob2k Forum Lurker Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 1 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	March 15th, 2009, 10:55 PM #6
	is it just me or is this guy completely full of himself? Unlike the masses, I could never really understand the acclaim of their video podcast -- 5 minutes and i'd tune out and into something more interesting. Anyway -- c/p sounds fathomable...but background apps & push notifications? I doubt it. I guess we can only dream.

warlock Rocks the Board Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 168 Thanks: 3 Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts	March 15th, 2009, 11:08 PM #7
	It's about time Apple. Now they've gotten down to the "important things" on the "to do list". I hope Kevin is right, but hope doesn't always come through. __________________ About my iPhone: iPhone & Color: Black 32GB iPhone 3GS iPhone Version: 3.0 Developer GM Seed Computer & OS: Aluminum MacBook Pro-OS X & iMac 24''-OS X AIM: dirtbikedude2201 www.tmdevteam.com

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	Engadget says that the rumor is 3.0 will NOT have background apps, so that part does not catch up to the Pre. If this is true that's too bad. This is THE feature I need out of my iPhone for it to be a really useful device. __________________ iRISH - The St. Patrick's Day iPhone App

foamysking Forum Ninja Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: midwest Posts: 126 Thanks: 2 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	March 16th, 2009, 04:39 PM #10
	if thats what u want go try win mobile then you will see how bad that feature can be to have on a mobile device. Last edited by foamysking; March 16th, 2009 at 04:39 PM. Reason: spelling

rareapps Forum Lurker Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	March 16th, 2009, 09:20 PM #11
	I can see what you guys are saying - but seriously, how about giving the user the choice? It could be an option you have to turn on in the settings and the default could be to have it off. That way all the users who want to keep using their iphones as a toy instead of a productivity tool will never know the difference. __________________ iRISH - The St. Patrick's Day iPhone App

Alex Kudla iPA Regular Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 29 Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	March 16th, 2009, 11:38 PM #12
	Alright. I had an idea. If iPhone 3.0 is going to have a cut and paste feature on it that is going to be able to, for example, take a blurt of text from Safari and paste it into your e-mail, won't that require some sort of "background process" in order to take to blurt of text from one app to another? If this is correct, then the cut and paste feature would come hand in glove with background processes. At least, the ability to have background processes. Does this mean Apple will allow us to use this feature? Probably not. If Kevin Rose is correct. On the bright side, it does give us hope of seeing this in the future. Also, to all those who disagree in having background processes, the importance of having these are evident if you just observe what it will allow the iPhone to do. Allowing background processes will allow you to be chatting on AIM, while updating your calendar, or listen to Pandora as you would listen to your iPod. To the issue of it taking up to much memory. If 3.0 is another hardware release the phone might have more memory to run processes while holding up the other phone functions. Another option, would be, like already said, just being able to turn that feature on and off. Question: What other things would open up on the iPhone if background processes where allowed? Alex Posted on my MacBook.

foamysking Forum Ninja Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: midwest Posts: 126 Thanks: 2 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	March 17th, 2009, 12:25 PM #13
	mail, phone, and calendars are currently background processes so there is a diffrence