Katie MarsalBeta 3 is only accessible to those with an existing developer account. Labeled build 7C116A, it weighs in at 307MB.
Apple also released a new iPhone SDK for OS 3.1. The SDK build is 9M2808.
Those running Beta 2 must update by midnight tonight (local time based on each individual device) in order to continue using the device without interruption.
As revealed with the first beta release, 3.1 adds Bluetooth and video features. Users can now invoke Voice Control using a Bluetooth headset rather than a wired headset or the built-in microphone. When editing video clips, users can save a copy of the trimmed video instead of permanently losing the discarded ends.
Since the second beta, iPhone OS 3.1 has allowed developers to connect to and work with a system wirelessly, without the tether of a USB cable.
At least one developer has been told that the new update will allow for augmented reality apps, which overlay information and controls on top of real-world objects seen through a camera.
Unofficially, iPhone OS 3.1 is anticipated to be ready by early September, just in time for Apple's by now yearly iPod updates — and the seemingly probable release of an iPod touch with a camera that could take advantage of augmented reality when using Wi-Fi.
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Apple provided iPhone developers Monday afternoon with a third beta of iPhone 3.1, the first update to its third-generation mobile operating system.
Beta 3 is only accessible to those with an existing developer account. It includes new features and bug fixes.
AppleInsider will update this story with more information as it becomes available.
guys... when you have this little, you should at least call it "breaking news" or something similar so that we can not bother to click the link...
really, nothing beyond the headline yet!
maybe you could make it a linkless headline, with the text below saying "more coming soon" or the like
that said, I generally like your reporting, just thought I'd give my 2 cents.
BTW, my post is longer than the article!!!!
Woohoo, we are getting closer to 3.1 being released to the public. I suspect we are two betas away from release.
Here's to hoping that AT&T finally turns on MMS when the final 3.1 is released in the next week or two.
guys... when you have this little, you should at least call it "breaking news" or something similar so that we can not bother to click the link...
really, nothing beyond the headline yet!
maybe you could make it a linkless headline, with the text below saying "more coming soon" or the like
that said, I generally like your reporting, just thought I'd give my 2 cents.
BTW, my post is longer than the article!!!!
yes.. yes... but that is ALL the info Apple has released.. the DIFF file only says AudioToolbox modifications..
Cool, didn't even realize it was out but i"m downloading now