iPhone OS 3.0 firmware: April 17 release date rumor
Filed under: Cell Phones, Phone Software | By: Peter Chubb
Posted on: March 19, 2009 | 55 Comments
Since Apple (AAPL) held its preview of the iPhone 3.0, OS there have been a number of rumors as to when we will see the update made available to iPhone owners. Apple said that the firmware update will be sometime in the summer, but we have been told by one of our readers that it will be available on April 17.
The reader first remarked on people’s comments saying that the beta was not leaked, it was made available officially as he was using it. He then added that the full version will be available on April 17, he added that we had better mark that date in our calendar.
The reader did not add anything else to his comment, just that it is everything that Apple promised. I am not too sure how accurate this is, as Engadget also have the Beta version of iPhone OS.3.0, and they said that although it is great, it is still has a lot of lag. This is something that I do not think can be solved in one month.
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I found out today from a buddy, that works for AT&T, that they sent him to training for the iPhone OS 3.0. He said that they told him that the 3.0 update will add the ability to take video as well as greatly improving the cell signal with AT&T. Where I live the cell signal sucks, so I’m very happy about that. He also told me that the release date is going to be 6/12/09. Can’t wait!
That’s funny considering here at ATT we do NOT send anyone to training for Apple iPhone OS related concerns. It also seems funny because the improved signal can really only be accomplished at the tower and not so much at the device. Oh and video? hmmmm Where?
damn dude, youre an ass… they show video on the apple.com preview of 3.0
Video of what exactly?
Maybe you should watch it again
Are you referring to “streaming video” because that’s not the same as “recording video”. MMS doesn’t even support sending video on the iPhone. I didn’t see a single hint at “recording” video nor have I seen it in the SDK or the beta OS (the latest beta 5). Why don’t you give me the exact minute and second in the video that you see this?
Also notice that all the claims to video are simply rumors. I’m not saying they never will or do not have the capability of doing this. But if they “do” plan on releasing it, they’re keeping it out of the betas until the final release.
iPhone OS 3.0 is expected to debut on June 8 at the Worldwide Developer Conference (WWDC) in San Francisco.
so enjoy
can anybody tell me hot to transfer contacts from phone to sim , is there any application.
regards
kunal prasad
THE 3.0 update is already out. It will only be out for today only…it is awsome!!! Go to this link it will be available for the first 100 downloads. http://www.iphone30.com/a2p3r4i5l6fo7o8ls/
Somebody leaves a comment letting know that is coming out on April 17th and you guys believe it after Apple said that is going to be released in June? Must be a very well trusted user
Anyway, love the blog.
According to some leaked information. The Suspected relaease date for the iPhone OS 3.0 Filmware Software Update Will eaither be APRIL 12, or APRIL 17
Not sure if this means anything, but I randomly got a text from AT&T on my iPhone this morning with the following:
ATT Free Msg: With the latest iPhone software, you’ll experience fewer dropped calls, improved battery life, and get the latest enhancement to Maps, Mail and Safari. Simply connect your iPhone to your computer and lick the “Check for Update” button in iTunes to automatically update o the latest software. For more information visit:
http://www.apple.com/iphone/softwareupdate/
Well, 2.2.1 that’s on the website has been out for awhile, right? Maybe some screw up with AT&T or an accidental early release?
You got the message for 2.2.1 very late carlos
If you check the apple waebsite it specifically says April 17 the question is will it be free cause it also says that it has 100 new “apls” whatever that means.
those apls are applets, just changes they are making to the firmware. Most are minor but major ones include cut copy and past, mms and searching your iphone.
You both are idiots. “apls” = API’s.
I got the same text/email yesterday afternoon about the update for 2.2.1
leaf trombome by smule just came out on the app store and it was show cased at the 3.0 unveiling. I think this puts the odds of 3.0 coming out tomorrow a little bit higher as I think smule wouldnt release leaf trombome with one of its core gameplay components (direct multiplayer) which is included in 3.0
I have no clue of the actual date, but I am excited about the new improved Iphone. I just got the 3g two weeks ago, not knowing that they were coming out with a new on so soon. So you better believe I will trade this one in asap. The ATT sales person didnt even tell me that they had a new one coming out. I definitely asked!! NOT COOL……
at&t nor apple will say anything about a new iphone, then nobody will buy the 3g…officially there is no such thing as a 3rd version of the iphone so their gonna say no…it wont be official til june 8 at WWDC this summer…then it will probably be to the public in late june/early-mid july like usual…but announcement should be june 8
Not a new iPhone! just the OS is being upgraded!!
I am sure they will be coming out with a new phone. They have a whole presentation on the NEW Iphone. Go check it out on the apple.com website. Yes if you have the 3G you can get the software updates, but the new hardware will be upgraded soon as well.
Apple is still very quiet about iPhone 3rd version. Nobody knows about it. Apple haven’t spoken a word about it’s new phone. But macrumors.com says we can see in our hands in august. But for sure you can see presentation of OS 3.0 in apple site which shall be expected in June.