It’s almost morning and I’m still awake. Lo and behold, Facebook App is now iPhone OS 3.0 compliant. OK, there’s nothing else going on before the dawn. Apparently it is some kinda Father’s Day today.
OK seriously, I need to get some sleep!
iTunes App Store: Application Rating
With the official release of iPhone OS 3.0, Apple has added ratings to iPhone Apps.
For example, search for “nin: access” in the iTunes App Store. It will show the ratings for the apps if available.
Many has speculated that Apple would ease the App-submission process once the rating system is well implemented.
WordPress App is now iPhone OS 3.0 Compliant
The good folks at WordPress.org has uploaded the iPhone OS 3.0 compatible WordPress App.
It will be available soon on iTunes App Store.
I have been running the beta version of WordPress App for more than a week and it has been great.
iPhone OS 3.0 is Officially Released
June 17th, 2009 (U.S. date – June 18th in some other countries.)
Apple release iPhone OS 3.0 for iPhone, iPhone 3G and iPod touch (1st and 2nd gen). iPhone OS 3.0 is available at no extra cost for the iPhone and iPhone 3G, while it costs $9.95 for the iPod touch.
To obtain iPhone OS 3.0 for iPhone:
- Install iTunes 8.2 (minimum requirement), download it from http://www.apple.com/itunes/download/.
- Connect the iPhone/iPhone 3G to the computer and launch iTunes.
- Sync your iPhone/iPhone 3G, this way iTunes will backup your files.
- Import all photo from iPhone/iPhone 3G using iPhoto/Image Capture/Aperture or Microsoft Scanner and Camera Wizard.
- Select the iPhone/iPhone 3G and click on “Check for Update”
- iTunes will automatically download iPhone OS 3.0 and start the installation.
To obtain OS 3.0 for iPod touch:
- Install iTunes 8.2 (minimum requirement), download it from http://www.apple.com/itunes/download/.
- Connect the iPod touch to the computer and launch iTunes.
- Sync your iPod touch, this way iTunes will backup your files.
- Select the iPod touch and click on “Check for Update,” when prompted you can choose to purchase OS 3.0 through iTunes Store
Prices are based on iTunes Store United States. Prices varies in different countries.
Test post from WordPress iPhone App for OS 3.0
This post is made using WordPress App for iPhone OS 3.0.
For more information, go to http://iphone.wordpress.org/.
So far this build is working without any significant problems. It is actually pretty zippy.
iPhone OS 3.0 GM: Safari Scores 97 in Acid3 Test
Apple has updated Safari for iPhone OS 3.0 GM and now it scores 97 in Acid3 Test.
In related news, Apple has released Safari 4 for Mac OS X and Windows.
http://www.apple.com/safari/
WWDC 2009: Keynote QuickTime Stream is Available
Just in case you want to see what’s going on the WWDC 2009 Keynote, you now can.
Apple has just post the QuickTime stream for WWDC 2009 Keynote. As usual, the video podcast will be available through iTunes.
