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The new release appears to invoke tethering options for AT&T in the US. iPhone OS 3 introduced tethering support in software, but AT&T has been among the carriers failing to support the feature.
A new configuration panel appears to indicate that AT&T has worked out its issues related to refusing to support tethering on the iPhone (it supports tethering with other phones, but apparently fears that iPhone users would overwhelm its network) and will have a billing program in place by the time iPhone OS 4 ships.
The new Internet Tethering setup panel directs users to call AT&T or visit its website to setup tethering on their account.
Other new features spotted by beta testers as noted by Gizmodo include the ability to view photo Camera Rolls in landscape, more useful wallpaper images, an option to turn off group MMS messaging, and a generally faster interface throughout, ranging from call dialing to Maps.
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Really, I do want to be excited about this, but it's not going to be much good when I get dropped every 5-10 minutes...
I know the second generation iPhone 3G won't support multitasking, but I'm very interested to know how the "improved performance" mentioned applies to that model specifically. To say that Maps could use a performance boost is an understatement.
Finally teth is comin'!
iPhone meet PB G4(hope it's close to free?).
Finally teth is comin'!
iPhone meet PB G4(hope it's close to free?).
Nice dream!
Really, I do want to be excited about this, but it's not going to be much good when I get dropped every 5-10 minutes...
Stop torturing yourself and get a phone on a different carrier. I get 5 bars all the time down here in Portland, but I've been up there to Seattle, and I know it can be pretty spotty in places. For the money they charge, such performance is unacceptable. I wouldn't put up with it if I were you.