iPhone 3.0: Initial Thoughts

Well, I’ve been using the new iPhone 3.0 software for almost 12 hours now. Here are some of my initial thoughts:
- Search: I think the way they implemented this by having it be to the left of the main screen is interesting. Although I found myself swiping into it accidentally often. I hope I get used to it being there. It’s is a great program launcher though. I have about 7 screens of apps, and it can be difficult to find certain ones. Now with the search and few letters into the spotlight search, and up it comes. It was also great finding things in email. I really like how they used icons next to the results, it makes it easy to identify what each result is.
- iPod Features: I wasn’t ready for the first time i opened my music library and it needed to update. I had to cruise down the road for a few miles before I was able to fire up my tunes. So you may want to open up your library right away just so it can update. I listen to alot of podcasts, and there are a few new settings. Now under to time bar there are 3 new buttons. One allows you to send a link to the podcast to a friend. Nice for those of us who create podcasts. Two allows you to jump the [...]



