Apple releases iPhone 3.1

Written by Philip Roy | 10 September 2009
Posted in News - Apple

Apple have today released an update for the iPhone and iPod Touch. The update includes (to coincide with an update to iTunes) Genius Recommendations for Apps, Genius Mixes, the ability to download ringtones wirelessly and the ability to organise Apps in iTunes.

Other new features (listed here):

• iPhone OS 3.1 also includes these features and updates:
• Improved syncing for music, movies, TV shows, podcasts, and photos
• iTunes U content organization
• Redeem iTunes Gift Cards, codes, and certificates in the App Store
• Display available iTunes account credits in the App Store and iTunes Store
• Save video from Mail and MMS into Camera Roll
• Option to "Save as new clip" when trimming a video on iPhone 3GS
• Better iPhone 3G Wi-Fi performance when Bluetooth is turned on
• Remotely lock iPhone with a passcode via MobileMe
• Use Voice Control on iPhone 3GS with Bluetooth headsets
• Paste phone numbers into the keypad
• Option to use Home button to turn on accessibility features on iPhone 3GS
• Warn when visiting fraudulent websites in Safari (anti-phishing)
• Improved Exchange calendar syncing and invitation handling
• Fixes issue that cause some app icons to display incorrectly

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Philip Roy said: September 11, 2009  

Really good list of what is new in 3.1.... http://www.theiphoneblog.com/2...lkthrough/ Also, I've done a little video I'm going to put into a quick tip.... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mw2Y4b4pmVs

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