Apple Previews iPhone Firmware 2.0, Additional SDK Notes
At today's Worldwide Developers Conference Keynote address, Apple previewed iPhone Firmware 2.0 and highlighted some additional features of the developer SDK.
New Features
In addition to features that were previewed at the iPhone Software Roadmap event, Apple announced new features of Firmware 2.0 and the SDK, including:
- contact searching
- complete iWork document support
- complete Office document support (now includes PowerPoint)
- bulk delete and move for Mail
- save images you receive
- scientific calculator in landscape mode
- parental controls
- language
In addition, Apple announced a method for developers to have their applications receive information while not in use. Apple had previously said that they would not allow background applications to run on the iPhone, to the widespread dismay of developers who need such functionality to server-side information. As a response, Apple has implemented a notification feature into the SDK which will allow applications to be alerted of server-side events (i.e. new IM received, new mail, etc) without having to run in the background and eat CPU cycles. This functionality is scheduled to be delivered in September, however it will be seeded to developers "soon."
Availability
iPhone Firmware 2.0 will be available for free to existing iPhone customers in "early July". The firmware will also be available for iPod Touch users for $9.95.
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New Features
In addition to features that were previewed at the iPhone Software Roadmap event, Apple announced new features of Firmware 2.0 and the SDK, including:
- contact searching
- complete iWork document support
- complete Office document support (now includes PowerPoint)
- bulk delete and move for Mail
- save images you receive
- scientific calculator in landscape mode
- parental controls
- language
In addition, Apple announced a method for developers to have their applications receive information while not in use. Apple had previously said that they would not allow background applications to run on the iPhone, to the widespread dismay of developers who need such functionality to server-side information. As a response, Apple has implemented a notification feature into the SDK which will allow applications to be alerted of server-side events (i.e. new IM received, new mail, etc) without having to run in the background and eat CPU cycles. This functionality is scheduled to be delivered in September, however it will be seeded to developers "soon."
Availability
iPhone Firmware 2.0 will be available for free to existing iPhone customers in "early July". The firmware will also be available for iPod Touch users for $9.95.
Thanks to our MacRumorsLive sponsors: MacHeist, Awaken, Crush FTP/Crush Sync, iPhoneRingToneMaker, StevenPriceProductions.
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48 months ago
Super stoked on the new phone, just wish I could run out and snag it up today! Oh well, my current iphone has another month of use.... Might need to think about selling it!
48 months ago
Thanks for the coverage on MacRumorsLive
It was by far the best site for updates
It was by far the best site for updates
48 months ago
$10 iPod touch upgrade fee is very reasonable, IMHO. I think Steve made a good move there, considering they'll make money on every app they sell through the updated software...
Also, good job with MacRumorsLive Arn. Flawless other than the pictures, but obviously Amazon going down was a problem you couldn't have foreseen.
Also, good job with MacRumorsLive Arn. Flawless other than the pictures, but obviously Amazon going down was a problem you couldn't have foreseen.
48 months ago
It looks great, I'm definitely getting one. Understand I love this product before I say the following:
Apple had ALL this time to figure out how to implement copy/cut/paste on this thing, and they still haven't done it in this recent revision?! And why add the ability to search contacts but not search through emails?
Epic fail.
Apple had ALL this time to figure out how to implement copy/cut/paste on this thing, and they still haven't done it in this recent revision?! And why add the ability to search contacts but not search through emails?
Epic fail.
48 months ago
Wow! No complaints yet! "Where is the Phaser/Teleporter?"
Good presentation!
coachingguy
Good presentation!
coachingguy
48 months ago
10:08 am After lunch, Bertrand Serlet will be giving us a peak of the new OS X -- Snow Leopard.
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