Comments on: iPhone OS 3.0 Update

By: Joe

Joe — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 01:56:53 +0000

Had the 3.0 update on my 3G for a while now, and it’s been up and down. I do like the new features (especially how you can hold down a link in Safari to pop up some handling options, such as “open in new window”). I’m not so happy, though, at the increased sluggishness in general, and the fact that my phone now completely freezes every few days, requiring me to do a hard reboot.

By: Bernie

Bernie — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 18:57:57 +0000

Here’s and easier way to enable Tethering.

Sorry 3G only.

By: Bernie

Bernie — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 18:20:23 +0000

Thank God for Time Machine & Time Capsule. I restored that .ipa file and everything is well in the universe. =D

By: Bernie

Bernie — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 18:08:33 +0000

Tried AT&T Auto-Authentication, again at a different AT&T HotSpot. Still kinda Buggy.

So I tried to reinstall “Easy WiFi for AT&T” and guess what? It’s no longer available at the App Store. Those sneaky basturds. >=[

By: Bernie

Bernie — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 16:44:10 +0000

Just tested the AT&T Auto-Authentication.

Hmmm, to many taps to get from here to there. The Easy WiFi for AT&T App connects way faster.

By: Bernie

Bernie — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 05:00:01 +0000

Forgot to add that all my Jailbroken Apps were given the boot. Which I expected anyways and at this point don’t really miss. =D

By: Bernie

Bernie — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 04:53:46 +0000

Even with my Jailbroken iPhone 3G, the 3.0 update went smoothly. 4 of my apps right off the bat needed updating but that went smoothly also.

AT&T Auto-Authentication
Have not tried it but I’m guessing it’s AWESOME! Say bye bye Easy WiFi App.

SpotLight Search
Find Contacts, E-mails, Music & Apps with just a flick to the right and a few taps. BRILLIANT!!!

Internet Tethering
I was bummed that AT&T disable Internet Tethering, but the toggle switch ‘is’ accessible under…

Settings > General > Network > Internet Tethering

So AT&T will eventually enable tethering, but at a premium. Possibly $70/month from what I hear from Mike. But look what I found. =D

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2i_8w0w4RMA

And you don’t have to Jailbrake your iPhone!!!

For those afraid that AT&T will up your fees if you do start to Tether, don’t be. Just be very cautious. Before 3.0, I was tethering with a Jailbroken 3G for about 3 months and my AT&T bill has not changed. Fingers crossed =D

With just over 3 hours of playtime, 3.0 gets my thumbs up. As for 1st Gen iPhone users? Yes, your phones have been granted a stay of execution. Only a small handful of the new features in 3.0 need 3G, GPS w/magnetometer, or the faster processor.