Get Geek!

After underwhelming support from my last entry, I have decided to continue the segment. (if you haven't read my 'Get Geek' before, go back and read my 'Sections' blog)

First, I give you the Get Geek Tip of the Week!

For those of you who don't know, you can get free directory assistance through Google by dialing 1-800-GOOG-411 (1-800-4664-411) from your device. Additionally, you can get free* text directory assistance by texting the company name or category, and the city and state or zip code (EXAMPLE: Pizza Hut, 63857), to GOOGL (46645). Enjoy (* standard provider text messaging rates apply)

* * * * * *

This week, I bring you information on the iPhone and it's new 3.0 software.

* Photo illustration from Apple.com

The most advanced OS. Now even more advanced (according to Apple).

On March 17, Apple presented the blueprint for iPhone OS 3.0, the next version of the "world's most advanced mobile platform."

In addition to previewing its features, Apple gave members of the iPhone Developer Program immediate access to the iPhone OS 3.0 software beta and an updated Software Development Kit (SDK) with over 1,000 completely new APIs.

Advance preview of 100 new features.

For iPhone owners, it just keeps getting better. When iPhone OS 3.0 arrives this summer, it will introduce over 100 new features, including the ability to:

* Search your iPhone

* Cut, copy, and paste

* Send photos, contacts, audio files, and location via MMS (about time)

* Read and compose email and text messages in landscape

1,000 new APIs for developers.

With the new SDK, members of the iPhone Developer Program can build applications that do even more. Developers will have the tools to enable in-app purchases - like subscriptions, additional game levels, and new content. They can also create apps that connect peer to peer via Bluetooth, communicate with hardware accessories, and use the Apple Push Notification service to provide alerts.

For more info on OS 3.0, click HERE

* iPhone OS 3.0 info sourced from Apple.com

Now, while I'm not a big supporter of the iPhone, I have to say the new OS is definitely an improvement. As a Windows Mobile user, I have been able to do some of the things they're adding for a while.

For all those iPhone users out there, I hope you enjoy.