Advanced Dynamic Ramblings

Front and back cameras
video calling
gyroscope
extremely high density display
dual mics for noise cancellation
802.11n
A4 chip
fast

So much info out there I’ll just list some great links:

Engadget
Gizmodo
AppleInsider

Apple today released details about the next iPhone OS version… There’s a whole lot of good stuff, and I think it’s safe to say that almost every major deficiency is being addressed with this update:

Via Engadget:

App and developer functionality (more here)

• Peer-to-peer connectivity over Bluetooth for gaming and other info-swapping.
• Paid apps will have the potential to be subscription fee-based, and can include optional paid content that can be bought from right inside the app.
• Developers can now build apps that call out to Google Maps, and can also finally bring Apple-blessed turn-by-turn to the phone.
• Devs can also connect with hardware accessories over in their apps now, such as a blood pressure monitor — or perhaps a keyboard? Connectivity works through the dock connector or over Bluetooth.
• Long-promised push functionality will at last be included, but apps won’t run in the background.
• Developers can add streaming video and audio to their apps, along with in-game voice use.

General functionality

• Cut, copy and paste. At last! You can shake the phone to undo and redo the action, and it works with both text and photos, allowing Mail to send multiple photos at a time. (more here)
• MMS, along with forward and delete for multiple messages. (more here)
• A2DP stereo Bluetooth.
• Unlocked Bluetooth functionality on 2G iPod touch. (more here)
• Spotlight has been added to a new home screen page to the left of existing pages, allowing for universal search on the phone. (morehere)
• Tethering is built into 3.0, and Apple will work with carriers on that — who will have the last say on its implementation, most likely.
• App Store will be available in 77 countries.
• Parental controls for TV shows, movies and App Store apps.
• Auto-login for WiFi hotspots.

Apple apps

• A new app called Voice Memos which lets you record notes and reminders.
• A revised Stocks app, with news stories and a landscape view.
• Landscape view available for Mail, Text and Notes.
• CalDAV support has been added to Calendar, along with subscriptions support in the .ics format.
• Apple’s major apps have all been expanded with search functionality.
• Note syncing to Mac and PC.
• YouTube account support.
• Form auto-fill.
• Phishing protection.
• Shake the shuffle iPod playback.

Check back for more updates on the iPhone 3.0 OS!!!

The Senate has stupidly delayed the digital switchover AGAIN, this time until June.

Here’s the message: If you are prepared for the transition, you’ll be punished with another 3 months of inferior reception – If you’re not ready, don’t worry… you’ve got plenty of time. I’m SURE you’ll be ready in another 3 months…

So tired of this.

AP

MobileMe support = FAIL

Check out this screen shot of my (real) friend’s experience with the MobileMe “Chat” support. The conversation looks a bit one-sided to me…

Is this for real? I was under the impression that Apple was really working hard to get things running smoothly. This doesn’t give me that impression. Either they are severely understaffed, or they have a boatload of customers needing support…

At Orchard Remote, all we do is support Mac users, and we’ve learned that availability is more than half the game. Apple isn’t winning this game.