Posted by deepsme
Apple previewed iPhone Firmware 2.0 and highlighted some additional features of the developer SDK at the Worldwide Developer Conference Keynote address..
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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Posted by masseur
lets keep this as a firmware only discussion please, as this applies to existing models as well as the new, and we already have a discussion for the new iphone
I think there is definitly some worthwhile updates here, especially the contacts search and the mail enhancements. The updated calculator will come in handy too
Posted by deepsme
Some more screenshots of firmware 2.0...if anyone's interested..
Languages Supported..
Input methods..
Posted by NightBlade
Are Parental controls really needed... on a phone?
Posted by fatreg
^ possibly aimed at iPod touch?
Posted by mswallis
On 2008-06-10 07:55:44, NightBlade wrote:
Are Parental controls really needed... on a phone?
I don't think so personally, but I remember someone a little while ago complaining that when their kid was playing on their iPhone they couldn't control what they were watching on youtube etc.
I also think it will not play any songs marked explicit unless you enter a password or whatever if this option is turned on.
I think it's a case of if it's not there people will moan.
Posted by masseur
some keen eyed people have spotted a date of 27th June for App Store availability on the Australian Apple ipod touch features page suggesting version 2.0 firmware should be available at that time as the App Store requires firmware 2.0
Posted by haynesycop
Really pleased with the option to save received pictures and delete bulk email, mobileme is also great wipes the floor with .mac in it's present state, just in time too as my account needs renewing, happy days.