iPhone 3.0 Preview Live

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Engadget is liveblogging the iPhone 3.0 software preview event: Live from Apple’s iPhone OS 3.0 preview event. Looks like almost everything iPhone users have requested is in there…

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Killer Tomato Tue, Mar 17, 2009 10:33:00am

Oh yeah sure - that's just swell - I'm SO happy for you all!
mumble, mumble
*untangling string between cans*

Randman Tue, Mar 17, 2009 10:34:31am

re: #1 Killer Tomato

You need string to hold your cans together? :)

ilzito guacamolito Tue, Mar 17, 2009 10:35:17am

re: #2 Randman

You need string to hold your cans together? :)

Oh, no, not another mammary thread...

Sharmuta Tue, Mar 17, 2009 10:35:57am

re: #3 ilzito guacamolito

Keeping abreast is hard.

ilzito guacamolito Tue, Mar 17, 2009 10:37:50am

re: #4 Sharmuta

Keeping abreast is hard.

Especially if you are fumbling with string.

alegrias Tue, Mar 17, 2009 10:39:27am

Apple Stores and their staff are amazing! I was assisted by an Apple "genius" at their "genius bar" this morning, and business was non-stop.

Yay for Steven Jobs, may he get well soon.

rusty_armor Tue, Mar 17, 2009 10:39:40am

You guys are making complete boobs out of yourselves ...

Tumulus11 Tue, Mar 17, 2009 10:39:51am

'iPod library access
Data detectors
Streaming video
Standard protocols
Peer to peer
Sports news
1000 New API's'

. Can it be used to make telephone calls?

vxbush Tue, Mar 17, 2009 10:40:40am

This makes it so much harder for me. I so want one, but this month's expenditures on car repairs has topped $600. No iPhone for me.

*sniff*

Erik The Red Tue, Mar 17, 2009 10:40:52am

The first thing I do when I land in the US is kiss home soil. The second is going straight to a AT&T store to get me one of these.

Boxy_brown Tue, Mar 17, 2009 10:41:00am

"Looks like almost everything iPhone users have requested is in there..."

I hereby request some sort of homing device that will let me know whatever seat cushion or glove compartment or desk drawer I have misplaced it in at any given moment. I need an i-idiot alarm.

Honorary Yooper Tue, Mar 17, 2009 10:41:11am

re: #7 rusty_armor

You guys are making complete boobs out of yourselves ...

Hey, this thread is just titillating.

zombie Tue, Mar 17, 2009 10:43:07am

If I have to wait 30 more seconds for my next-generation iPhone, I will just EXPLODE!

/channeling geek mode

alegrias Tue, Mar 17, 2009 10:44:03am

Per Rasmussen, 65% of Americans now think the UN is doing a poor job--NO bailouts for them.

I'm loving our taxpayer revolts. Long may we revolt against these revolting institutions!

acwgusa Tue, Mar 17, 2009 10:44:05am

No cut and paste mentioned yet.

Kragar Tue, Mar 17, 2009 10:45:18am

So they included the phased plasma rifle in the 40 megawatt range?

Randman Tue, Mar 17, 2009 10:47:05am

re: #16 Kragar (Proud to be Kafir)

So they included the phased plasma rifle in the 40 megawatt range?

I think they opted for the frozen custard dispenser.

Leonidas Hoplite Tue, Mar 17, 2009 10:47:43am

re: #16 Kragar (Proud to be Kafir)

So they included the phased plasma rifle in the 40 megawatt range?

Hey, just what you see, pal.

Diamond Bullet Tue, Mar 17, 2009 10:47:53am

re: #11 Boxy_brown

I hereby request some sort of homing device that will let me know whatever seat cushion or glove compartment or desk drawer I have misplaced it in at any given moment. I need an i-idiot alarm.

Speaking of which, my wife has a new iPhone that she found in a bathroom in an international airport. Maybe they should add little self deploying needle-like spider legs and a GPS collar for the owner so the thing can chase you down if you ever try to get rid of it.

Ford_Prefect Tue, Mar 17, 2009 10:48:12am

re: #12 Honorary Yooper

Hey, this thread is just titillating.

Boy, you guys are just going to milk this for all it's worth, aren't you.

Russkilitlover Tue, Mar 17, 2009 10:50:05am

re: #3 ilzito guacamolito

Oh, no, not another mammary thread...

That's gotta be a record. From tech thread to boob thread in 3 comments.

hypothetical truth Tue, Mar 17, 2009 10:50:56am

Meh... I would much rather have the openmoko cellphone... [Link: openmoko.com...]

They released the CAD files used to make it, as well as all other schematics and diagrams needed for its production. Basically its a 400mhz computer that happens to be able to make cellphone calls :-)

Killer Tomato Tue, Mar 17, 2009 10:52:13am

Veteran on cross-country bike trek dies
NORMAN, Okla. — A disabled Gulf War veteran who left Norman earlier this month on a hand-propelled bicycle headed for Washington, D.C., to honor fallen soldiers has died.
Kevin Baker suffered a seizure Friday morning in his sleep at the home of some friends in Lake Charles, La., said Norman resident Diane Zellner. He died in an ambulance en route to a local hospital, Zellner said she was told.
Baker was injured while serving as a firefighter in Kuwait in the 1990s when a Scud missile struck his barracks.

Honorary Yooper Tue, Mar 17, 2009 10:52:47am

re: #21 Russkilitlover

That's gotta be a record. From tech thread to boob thread in 3 comments.

Considering that one is sometimes used with the other, that's not so suprising.

CyanSnowHawk Tue, Mar 17, 2009 10:52:55am

re: #3 ilzito guacamolito

Oh, no, not another mammary thread...

That didn't take long. Maybe Charles shouldn't have started a new thread right when the previous one was going mammary.

Sharmuta Tue, Mar 17, 2009 10:52:58am

re: #20 Ford_Prefect

Boy, you guys are just going to milk this for all it's worth, aren't you.

Boob threads usually are.... well supported.

Ford_Prefect Tue, Mar 17, 2009 10:53:14am

End of the rainbow

Boxy_brown Tue, Mar 17, 2009 10:53:47am

re: #19 Diamond Bullet

Speaking of which, my wife has a new iPhone that she found in a bathroom in an international airport.

So that's where I left it.

Shug Tue, Mar 17, 2009 10:54:59am

iMam

Wyatt Earp Tue, Mar 17, 2009 10:54:59am

re: #26 Sharmuta

Boob threads usually are.... well supported.

For Saint Patrick's Day, I think Erin should Go Bragh-less!

realwest Tue, Mar 17, 2009 10:55:22am

re: #26 Sharmuta
And usually handled with loving care!

Wyatt Earp Tue, Mar 17, 2009 10:55:56am

re: #16 Kragar (Proud to be Kafir)

So they included the phased plasma rifle in the 40 megawatt range?

"Just what you see on the shelf, pal!"

realwest Tue, Mar 17, 2009 10:56:10am

re: #30 Wyatt Earp
Hey Howdy Wyatt! Does your police department have these yet or are you still working with CB?!?

pre-Boomer Marine brat Tue, Mar 17, 2009 10:56:20am

I just got over on Wikipedia to find out what an iPhone is.

/does that show anyone how much I'm into technolust these days?

Wyatt Earp Tue, Mar 17, 2009 10:56:21am

re: #18 Leonidas Hoplite

Hey, just what you see, pal.

Damn. GMTA!

ziggyelman Tue, Mar 17, 2009 10:56:46am

My current cell phone doesn't even take pictures! Yes, I am ashamed.
And the rotary dial is starting to act up as well...

rusty_armor Tue, Mar 17, 2009 10:56:53am

re: #30 Wyatt Earp

For Saint Patrick's Day, I think Erin should Go Bragh-less!

Yeah ... and dance a little Irish jiggle ...

Wyatt Earp Tue, Mar 17, 2009 10:57:01am

re: #33 realwest

Hey Howdy Wyatt! Does your police department have these yet or are you still working with CB?!?

Afternoon, Real! Actually, we have the first version cell phones. The ones that are two feet tall . . . and they're rotary, to boot!

pre-Boomer Marine brat Tue, Mar 17, 2009 10:57:16am

re: #26 Sharmuta

Boob threads usually are.... well supported.

IF they get in under (the) wire.

Maximu§ Tue, Mar 17, 2009 10:58:05am

One feature that needs to be added to the iPhone's is the ability to BLOCK phone calls from people you don't like.

realwest Tue, Mar 17, 2009 10:58:06am

re: #36 ziggyelman
ROTFL! Well my cellphone is so old that it's still a party-line!
Too bad I don't understand Indian (dot not feather) Japanese or Australian, mate!

Wishing Tue, Mar 17, 2009 10:58:36am

re: #31 realwest

Heyas Real! Shall I post your comment from a few threads ago...or will you take over now?
Did you see that Charles did make the issue a thread?

pre-Boomer Marine brat Tue, Mar 17, 2009 10:58:44am

This thread is certainly made in form!

Wyatt Earp Tue, Mar 17, 2009 10:58:51am

re: #40 Maximu§

One feature that needs to be added to the iPhone's is the ability to BLOCK phone calls from people you don't like.

Barack Obama calls you?!

Russkilitlover Tue, Mar 17, 2009 10:59:01am

re: #39 pre-Boomer Marine brat

IF they get in under (the) wire.

I'll be gland when we get off this subject.

alegrias Tue, Mar 17, 2009 10:59:25am

re: #34 pre-Boomer Marine brat

I just got over on Wikipedia to find out what an iPhone is.
/does that show anyone how much I'm into technolust these days?

re: #34 pre-Boomer Marine brat

I just got over on Wikipedia to find out what an iPhone is.

/does that show anyone how much I'm into technolust these days?

* * * *

Don't feel bad, our host Charles Johnson didn't even have a cell phone until recently--but he's had an Apple conversion or epiphany, not sure which.

Wishing Tue, Mar 17, 2009 10:59:40am

re: #44 Wyatt Earp

Barack Obama calls you?!

Heyas Wyatt...Did I hear correctly that one of your officers was injured this am?

Wyatt Earp Tue, Mar 17, 2009 10:59:59am

re: #45 Russkilitlover

I'll be gland when we get off this subject.

Someone needs to nip it in the bud.

pre-Boomer Marine brat Tue, Mar 17, 2009 11:00:37am

re: #46 alegrias

he's had an Apple conversion or epiphany, not sure which

I don't Eden wanna THINK about what it might be!

realwest Tue, Mar 17, 2009 11:01:09am

re: #42 Wishing
Hi Wishing - no, thank you - I sorta said if Charles doesn't make a thread of it please re-post it!
And Charles, bless his heart, did indeed make a thread of it - and reminded me (he says, blushing) that he'd already had a thread about it last Thursday!
Of all the things I've lost in my life, I miss my memory the most!

Thank you again, Charles, for that thread.

pre-Boomer Marine brat Tue, Mar 17, 2009 11:01:34am

re: #48 Wyatt Earp

Someone needs to nip it in the bud.

Can I assume "tit for tat" has already been used?

Wyatt Earp Tue, Mar 17, 2009 11:01:45am

re: #47 Wishing

Heyas Wyatt...Did I hear correctly that one of your officers was injured this am?

Correct. Bad guy shot and killed. Officer is in good condition.

ziggyelman Tue, Mar 17, 2009 11:01:55am

re: #41 realwest

ROTFL! Well my cellphone is so old that it's still a party-line!
Too bad I don't understand Indian (dot not feather) Japanese or Australian, mate!

Ha! They should set up one day a year that everyone had to use party lines! I'd like to then come across a current day Doris Day....

Brigman Tue, Mar 17, 2009 11:02:05am

watching the live blog - and it looks like they are letting developers charge you for whatever they want once you've purchased an application. They just showed a FPS shooter game where a prompt came up to buy a rocket launcher for 99 cents during the game.

Maybe this is what the Administration should do, instead of covering medical expenses for wounded veterans, they can just charge the troops per bullet spent while out in the theater.

/Yes we can

Wyatt Earp Tue, Mar 17, 2009 11:02:13am

re: #51 pre-Boomer Marine brat

Can I assume "tit for tat" has already been used?

If not, I've gotta go get me some tat!

jcm Tue, Mar 17, 2009 11:03:40am

re: #52 Wyatt Earp

Correct. Bad guy shot and killed. Officer is in good condition.

The bad is out for the count. EXCELLENT!
Officer is recovering, good, could have been worse.

A bit THANK YOU to all you guys in LE!

realwest Tue, Mar 17, 2009 11:04:01am

Well you all I've gotta hop - eat lunch while trying to get other things done at the same time!
I hope you all have a great day - and that you did write or at least e-mail your congresscritters about Vets having to pay for their own health care - and that I get the chance to see you all down the road.

Wyatt Earp Tue, Mar 17, 2009 11:04:38am

re: #56 jcm

The bad is out for the count. EXCELLENT!
Officer is recovering, good, could have been worse.

A bit THANK YOU to all you guys in LE!

Yeah, it could have gone really bad - especially considering how many officers we've lost lately.

Spiritualized Tue, Mar 17, 2009 11:04:53am

Spot the missing word in this article:

Arson attacks spread to central Paris

The number of cars torched overnight - 918 across France - was the highest yet since the unrest began Oct. 27. Of the cars burned, 545 were outside of the Paris region, the Interior Ministry said. The night before, 900 vehicles were burned across the country.

The count of overnight arson attacks, still incomplete, could rise further, the police said Sunday, adding that it did not include shops, gymnasiums, nursery schools and other targets attacked by bands of youths.

(.....)

The town of Evreux, 100 kilometers, or 60 miles, west of Paris, appeared hardest hit by marauding youths overnight, a national police spokesman, Patrick Hamon, said. Arsonists there laid waste to at least 50 vehicles, shops and businesses at a shopping center, a post office and two schools, he said.

Five police officers and three firefighters were hurt in clashes with youths, he said.

For the second night in a row, a helicopter equipped with spotlights and video cameras to track bands of youths

(.....)

Small teams of police were deployed to chase youths....

Oh those youths and their ways!

Wishing Tue, Mar 17, 2009 11:05:22am

re: #52 Wyatt Earp

Correct. Bad guy shot and killed. Officer is in good condition.

Good work!

sngnsgt Tue, Mar 17, 2009 11:06:26am

re: #52 Wyatt Earp

Correct. Bad guy shot and killed. Officer is in good condition.

Now that's a good morning.

ziggyelman Tue, Mar 17, 2009 11:07:23am

re: #46 alegrias

* * * *

Don't feel bad, our host Charles Johnson didn't even have a cell phone until recently--but he's had an Apple conversion or epiphany, not sure which.

Man, I can't imagine cycling around as much as he does without a cellphone.

We will know Charles had an epiphany if he starts pro creationist threads! ;)

rusty_armor Tue, Mar 17, 2009 11:07:36am

re: #61 sngnsgt

Now that's a good morning.

So many criminals, so little time . . .

Killgore Trout Tue, Mar 17, 2009 11:07:51am

Some good news from the Obama crew...
Clinton: U.S. Gaza aid tied to recognition of Israel

Clinton told Abbas that Congress will not approve funding of a Palestinian government that does not recognize Israel's right to exist and renounce violence. She added that if those requirements are not met the U.S.-funded program under the supervision of General Keith Dayton training PA security forces would be the first to be axed.
....
She reportedly told the officials she believed holding new elections was secondary to building the bureaucracy of the Palestinian Authority. The Obama administration is adamant in maintaining the previous U.S. presidential administration's position of boycotting Hamas. Two weeks ago Clinton said lifting the boycott would damage attempts to reach peace in the region.

ziggyelman Tue, Mar 17, 2009 11:08:02am

re: #52 Wyatt Earp

Correct. Bad guy shot and killed. Officer is in good condition.

Glad the officer will be a-ok!

ziggyelman Tue, Mar 17, 2009 11:10:09am

re: #59 Spiritualized

Spot the missing word in this article:

Arson attacks spread to central Paris

Oh those youths and their ways!

Oh gosh, I figured it was two words. Bush's fault.
Sure haven't heard a thing about this....brush fires happen every year, but that's still news. But, not this....

Wyatt Earp Tue, Mar 17, 2009 11:11:57am

re: #65 ziggyelman

Glad the officer will be a-ok!

Thanks! Me, too. Happened in my division.

ziggyelman Tue, Mar 17, 2009 11:13:48am

A newer thread...shoulda known when I ended up making back to back comments!

Spiritualized Tue, Mar 17, 2009 11:16:04am

re: #66 ziggyelman

Oh gosh, I figured it was two words. Bush's fault.
Sure haven't heard a thing about this....brush fires happen every year, but that's still news. But, not this....

I got two things from the article.

1) It definitely isn't Muslims, no sir.
2) It's Sarkozy's fault:

Interior Minister Nicolas Sarkozy - blamed by some for inflaming violence with tough talk and calling troublemakers "scum"

jcm Tue, Mar 17, 2009 11:16:05am

re: #58 Wyatt Earp

Yeah, it could have gone really bad - especially considering how many officers we've lost lately.

What's behind the loss rate?

In the Seattle area the last half dozen officers (over 3 years) have been taken out by felons under Department of Corrections supervision.

Are your officers lacking in fire power and training? By that is not a disparing the officers, does the City give the the training and weapons they need for the threat level?

bulwrk Tue, Mar 17, 2009 11:16:37am

re: #32 Wyatt Earp

That scene was filmed at B&B gun sales here in the San Fernando Valley,great place.

filetandrelease Tue, Mar 17, 2009 11:18:00am

Moreover, to honor the service of those who have
worn our military’s uniform, we will make the investments
necessary to take care of our veterans

This little tidbit came from the Presidents Message on the proposed budget. A bit two faced perhaps?

jordash1212 Tue, Mar 17, 2009 11:24:48am

Release date yet?

Cygnus Tue, Mar 17, 2009 11:27:48am

re: #51 pre-Boomer Marine brat

Can I assume "tit for tat" has already been used?

"For a limited time only - a free breast implant for every tattoo you purchase! Only two per customer, please."

gmsc Tue, Mar 17, 2009 11:29:25am

re: #15 acwgusa

No cut and paste mentioned yet.

Yes! They have Cut, Copy & Paste!

senator Tue, Mar 17, 2009 11:39:50am

Landscape mode in email, messaging and notes.

MMS!

Voice notes... FINALLY!

acwgusa Tue, Mar 17, 2009 2:17:44pm

re: #75 gmsc

Yes! They have Cut, Copy & Paste!

Now they need to up storage capacity, and have a removable battery!

rand mcnally Tue, Mar 17, 2009 3:28:22pm

Of course they are going to charge to upgrade ITouchs. $10 for something I just shelled out hundreds for. Not impressed.

flakmusic Tue, Mar 17, 2009 5:45:12pm

No mention of Flash support, I take it?

If not...dammit Apple...

golf and ski Tue, Mar 17, 2009 7:25:10pm

Love my Blackberry Bold...

Spy Mode Auto

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