The Official Staying up Until Midnight for 3.0 Thread.

[eifeks]

nope, 10 sec remaining

 

[moe]

Downloading now in Singapore.

 

[hermdog]

11 Minutes.....

 

[rknowlt]

I'm downloading now.

 

[iamtone]

my download timed out startin all over

 

[OmariJames]

I'm the first New Yorker to get it =] 75% updating iPhone software on itunes, 25% done on the phone.

 

[joel]

iPhone OS 3.0 Software Update

This update contains over 100 new features, including the following:

? Cut, Copy & Paste with shake to undo
? Landscape keyboard in key applications
? Enhanced Messages application
- Send and receive photos, contacts, audio files, and location via MMS*
- Forward and delete single or multiple messages
? Added search feature in Mail, Calendar, Notes and iPod
? Spotlight search across iPhone
? Support for CalDAV and subscriptions in Calendar
? Improvements to Safari
- Performance
- HTML 5 support
- HTTP Streaming audio and video
- Auto-fill usernames and passwords
? New Voice Memos application
? Sync Notes with a Mac or PC via iTunes
? Internet Tethering over USB and Bluetooth*
? Browse and download movies, TV shows, and audiobooks from the iTunes Store**
? Stereo Bluetooth***
? Wi-Fi auto login
? Enhanced Stocks application
? More Parental Control options for Apps, Music, Movies and TV Shows
? iTunes account creation and login**
? YouTube account login and access to subscriptions, ratings and favorites**
? Shake to shuffle
? New languages, dictionaries, and keyboards
? Find my iPhone and Remote Wipe via MobileMe (subscription required)**
? Support for more Exchange policies
? Create and send Exchange meeting invitations
? Search mail on server (Exchange Server 2007 and supported IMAP servers)
? Search LDAP company directory
? VPN on demand and VPN proxy support
? Encrypted configuration profiles
? Encrypted iTunes backups
? 1,000 new developer APIs, including:
- In App Purchases
- Apple Push Notification Service
- Accessories support
- Peer to Peer Connectivity
- Embedded Maps
- iPod Library Access
? Bug fixes

Products compatible with this software update:
? iPhone
? iPhone 3G
? iPhone 3G S

* Compatible only with iPhone 3G and iPhone 3G S and requires support from your wireless provider.
** Not available in all regions or in all languages.
*** Compatible only with iPhone 3G and iPhone 3G S.

For feature descriptions and complete instructions, see the user guide for your iPhone at:
<http://www.apple.com/support/manuals/iphone>

For more information about iPhone, go to:
<http://www.apple.com/iphone>

To troubleshoot your iPhone, or to view additional support information go to:
<http://www.apple.com/support/iphone>

For information on the security content of this update, please visit this website:
<http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1222>

 

[joel]

houston by the way

 

[OmariJames]

lets hope AT&T also releases MMS as a surprise haha

 

[knowitall]

i am in central time and mine is not workin...

 

[docsayler]

to those with problems

I also was getting the note saying your bla bla bla 2.X is current but I just kept checking and it finally came up with the download after a few minutes.

 

[trial_and_error]

Is it going slow for anyone. I am in Maryland and its really slow. I downloaded it at 1h07 and it says 10mins remaining

 

[Spyguy]

Os 3.0

Downloading started at 1105hrs MST Moving quickly. Looks like Apple is good at their word

 

[trevoretrevore]

50% on the phone

 

[eifeks]

backing up iPhone... YESSSS

 

[Tramain]

Is it going slow for anyone. I am in Maryland and its really slow. I downloaded it at 1h07 and it says 10mins remaining

That is slow but I know someone's who says 25-30 hours.

 

[tnugs]

est time half way through download. first attempt failed

 

[OmariJames]

60% on iPhone...
Lets go iPhone !

 

[CG24]

Been using 3.0 for over a week now, very unimpressed.

- Cut/Copy/Paste is rarely used.

- Landscape keyboard can't be used with every application. What's the point?

 

[trevoretrevore]

it has been "verifying updated software" for-ev-er