iPhone 3.0 To Bring Copy & Paste, MMS, Tethering, Spotlight, Landscape Email, Stereo

Michael Johnston · March 17th, 2009, 03:17 PM

At the iPhone OS 3.0 preview event today, Apple announced the inclusion of Copy & Paste in the upcoming 3.0 software update. MMS will also be coming in an update to the SMS app, which has been renamed to "Messages." Additional features such as multi-photo emailing, landscape email, notes syncing, and Spotlight searching will also be included. The update will be available in the summer.

Cut, Copy, and Paste is likely the most anticipated feature available in iPhone 3.0. To select text to be copied, a user double taps on a word to bring up the copy/paste popup. Two draggable icons appear to customize the selection. Once text is copied, performing the same double tap in a text field and selecting paste will paste the text. Shaking the iPhone will present the user with an undo/redo option. Web content can also be copied from. Tapping once and holding on text will bring up the dialogue. Pasted material will retain any formatting.

Search is also coming to the iPhone in the form of Spotlight. Many of the core apps, such as Calendar, Mail, iPod, and Notes, all have search fields in them. Additionally, the Home screen now features a universal Spotlight search which will find both applications and content within certain apps (e.g. Mail, iPod, etc). Swiping to the left at the bottom of the Home screen brings up the Spotlight dialogue.

Due to the addition of MMS, the SMS application will now be called "Messages." Photos, audio, and possibly video will all be supported in Messages. Individual or groups of messages can also be forwarded and deleted. Additionally, users can send contact and location information.

Additional new features mentioned:

Voice Memos app

Record voice memos, lectures, built in mic or external mic

can edit, trim and share memos over email and messages app

Calendar additions - Now supports CalDAV and subscriptions

Stock app - News stories & more stock details

Notes Sync using iTunes

Shake to shuffle for iPhone and iPod touch

WiFi auto-login for hotspots

Stereo Bluetooth is now supported

Anti-phishing in safari

Safari will also remember login credentials

Parental controls extended to Movies, TV Shows, and App Store apps

More languages

YouTube app can now log into your account to share and save favorite videos

During the Q&A session, Scott Forstall was asked about data tethering. He explained that Apple will be including laptop tethering in iPhone 3.0, although it will be up to carriers to implement.

iPhone 3.0 will be available to all iPhone owners in the summer. Some of the 3.0 features will be unavailable to original iPhone owners. iPod touch owners will need to pay a $9.95 upgrade fee.

[Photos via Gizmodo]

Carolinamic · March 17th, 2009, 03:41 PM #2

Just suckz that MMS, and Bluetooth stero arent included in the update if you have a 2g like myself

Edward Kirk · March 17th, 2009, 03:48 PM #3

Quote:

Originally Posted by Carolinamic

Just suckz that MMS, and Bluetooth stero arent included in the update if you have a 2g like myself

It does. Unfortunately both are a hardware limitation of the original device.

Carolinamic · March 17th, 2009, 03:58 PM #4

now i have to debate if i should wait to see if they decide to drop a whole new phone or roll with the 3g. That 149 does look tempting along with the new updates

libertyforall1776 · March 17th, 2009, 04:01 PM

Just add your wishes for new iPhone OS 3.1 here:
http://iphonewishbook.com

madscientest · **YESSSSSSSS!** - March 17th, 2009, 05:07 PM #6

ITS ABOUT TIME!!!! Bluetooth audio...SWEET. and it only took 2 years and a bunch of bitching! I am finally going to be happy with my iphone. Lots of new features this time around. I cant say ill use copy/paste but for everyone out there that needs it, it will finally be here. This is by far their best software upgrade yet. Now the waiting begins............

madscientest · **seriusly?** - March 17th, 2009, 05:09 PM #7

Quote:

Originally Posted by libertyforall1776

Just add your wishes for new iPhone OS 3.1 here:
http://iphonewishbook.com

come on man, we have not even got a change to see all what 3.0 can bring. kinda ahead of yourself, are we.

This update will make LOTS of people happy!!!!!

BZATWORK · March 17th, 2009, 06:21 PM

Wow cut and paste, MMS and possible video. Better late than never. Speaking of never: how about flash support for web browser???? I guess I know what I will be doing around the 4th of July: waiting in line for the next iPhone. I'm glad they didn't drop 3.0 today. I'd lose my emoji!

jhgvgregory · **looks like...** - March 18th, 2009, 02:51 AM #9

well, looks like ill be lining up to get a new iPhone 3G.

deise boy · March 18th, 2009, 06:38 AM #10

about time they listened to the public..
now apple listen to this ///// HURRY THE FUCK UP AND DELIVER THE GOODS /////

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Michael Johnston This is my fricken site, durrrr Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Rockford, IL Posts: 2,695 Thanks: 11 Thanked 45 Times in 40 Posts	iPhone 3.0 To Bring Copy & Paste, MMS, Tethering, Spotlight, Landscape Email, Stereo - March 17th, 2009, 03:17 PM #1
	<script language="JavaScript" src="http://adserver1.backbeatmedia.com/servlet/ajrotator/13894/222/viewJScript?pool=13886&type=3158&pos=20&zone=5000"></script> At the iPhone OS 3.0 preview event today, Apple announced the inclusion of Copy & Paste in the upcoming 3.0 software update. MMS will also be coming in an update to the SMS app, which has been renamed to "Messages." Additional features such as multi-photo emailing, landscape email, notes syncing, and Spotlight searching will also be included. The update will be available in the summer. Cut, Copy, and Paste is likely the most anticipated feature available in iPhone 3.0. To select text to be copied, a user double taps on a word to bring up the copy/paste popup. Two draggable icons appear to customize the selection. Once text is copied, performing the same double tap in a text field and selecting paste will paste the text. Shaking the iPhone will present the user with an undo/redo option. Web content can also be copied from. Tapping once and holding on text will bring up the dialogue. Pasted material will retain any formatting. Search is also coming to the iPhone in the form of Spotlight. Many of the core apps, such as Calendar, Mail, iPod, and Notes, all have search fields in them. Additionally, the Home screen now features a universal Spotlight search which will find both applications and content within certain apps (e.g. Mail, iPod, etc). Swiping to the left at the bottom of the Home screen brings up the Spotlight dialogue. Due to the addition of MMS, the SMS application will now be called "Messages." Photos, audio, and possibly video will all be supported in Messages. Individual or groups of messages can also be forwarded and deleted. Additionally, users can send contact and location information. Additional new features mentioned: Voice Memos app Record voice memos, lectures, built in mic or external mic can edit, trim and share memos over email and messages app Calendar additions - Now supports CalDAV and subscriptions Stock app - News stories & more stock details Notes Sync using iTunes Shake to shuffle for iPhone and iPod touch WiFi auto-login for hotspots Stereo Bluetooth is now supported Anti-phishing in safari Safari will also remember login credentials Parental controls extended to Movies, TV Shows, and App Store apps More languages YouTube app can now log into your account to share and save favorite videos During the Q&A session, Scott Forstall was asked about data tethering. He explained that Apple will be including laptop tethering in iPhone 3.0, although it will be up to carriers to implement. iPhone 3.0 will be available to all iPhone owners in the summer. Some of the 3.0 features will be unavailable to original iPhone owners. iPod touch owners will need to pay a $9.95 upgrade fee. [Photos via Gizmodo] __________________ About my iPhone: iPhone & Color: White 32GB iPhone 3GS iPhone Version: Whatever the latest is because I'm crazy like that. Computer & OS: 15" Unibody MacBook Pro + OS X Leopard 10.5 AIM: iPhoneAlley twitter: MichaelJohnston

Carolinamic Forum Lurker Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 5 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	March 17th, 2009, 03:41 PM #2
	Just suckz that MMS, and Bluetooth stero arent included in the update if you have a 2g like myself

Carolinamic Forum Lurker Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 5 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	March 17th, 2009, 03:58 PM #4
	now i have to debate if i should wait to see if they decide to drop a whole new phone or roll with the 3g. That 149 does look tempting along with the new updates

libertyforall1776 iPA Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 53 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	iPhoneWishBook for iPhone OS 3.1 - March 17th, 2009, 04:01 PM #5
	Just add your wishes for new iPhone OS 3.1 here: http://iphonewishbook.com

madscientest Rocks the Board Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: CA Posts: 297 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	YESSSSSSSS! - March 17th, 2009, 05:07 PM #6
	ITS ABOUT TIME!!!! Bluetooth audio...SWEET. and it only took 2 years and a bunch of bitching! I am finally going to be happy with my iphone. Lots of new features this time around. I cant say ill use copy/paste but for everyone out there that needs it, it will finally be here. This is by far their best software upgrade yet. Now the waiting begins............

BZATWORK iPA Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 85 Thanks: 2 Thanked 3 Times in 2 Posts	Nice. Not thrilling, but nice. - March 17th, 2009, 06:21 PM #8
	Wow cut and paste, MMS and possible video. Better late than never. Speaking of never: how about flash support for web browser???? I guess I know what I will be doing around the 4th of July: waiting in line for the next iPhone. I'm glad they didn't drop 3.0 today. I'd lose my emoji!

jhgvgregory New Recruit Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 19 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	looks like... - March 18th, 2009, 02:51 AM #9
	well, looks like ill be lining up to get a new iPhone 3G.

deise boy Rocks the Board Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: ireland Posts: 283 Thanks: 46 Thanked 30 Times in 29 Posts	March 18th, 2009, 06:38 AM #10
	about time they listened to the public.. now apple listen to this ///// HURRY THE FUCK UP AND DELIVER THE GOODS ///// __________________ About my iPhone: iPhone & Color: black 16 gig 3g iPhone Version: 3.1.2. Ba da da da da I'm loving it. Hacks: Jailbroken,cydia loving icy dude Computer & OS: Compaq pressario running vista