iPhone Firmware 3.1 Features

Download iPhone OS 3.1!!! Yes, Apple has made available iPhone firmware 3.1 for download as we announced earlier.This is a free update from apple for all iPhone and iPod Touch users!!!

iPhone Firmware 3.1 Features:

Though the features are not as major as compared to OS 3.0, the theme for iPhone firmware 3.1 is clear – “Promote the usage of App Store”.

Here are a few new features introduced in iPhone OS 3.1:

• Recommendations for apps you might like based on apps you’ve already downloaded.
• iTunes will automatically create mixes based on what’s already in your library.
• Ability to Use iTunes on your computer to drag apps onto virtual Home screens, then sync them to your iPhone.
• Ability to buy and Download Ringtones Wirelessly
• Improved syncing for music, movies, TV shows, podcasts, and photos
• iTunes U content organization
• Redeem iTunes Gift Cards, codes, and certificates in the App Store
• Display available iTunes account credits in the App Store and iTunes Store
• Save video from Mail and MMS into Camera Roll
• Option to “Save as new clip” when trimming a video on iPhone 3GS
• Better iPhone 3G Wi-Fi performance when Bluetooth is turned on
• Remotely lock iPhone with a passcode via MobileMe
• Use Voice Control on iPhone 3GS with Bluetooth headsets
• Paste phone numbers into the keypad
• Option to use Home button to turn on accessibility features on iPhone 3GS
• Warn when visiting fraudulent websites in Safari (anti-phishing)
• Improved Exchange calendar syncing and invitation handling
• Fixes issue that cause some app icons to display incorrectly

Download iPhone firmware 3.1 and enjoy!!! However, before you install it, ensure that you Download iTunes 9 and update your iTunes.

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