New iTunes Options for IPhone 3.0 Backup

Encrypt iPhone Backup is a new option on the summary page on iTunes 8.2 when connected with an iPhone running 3.0

Another minor change is it shows the phone number on summary  pane.

Nike+ released on iPhone 3.0 3GS Hardware

Being a running fanatic you'd think I'd be delighted to hear the new iPhone 3GS handset has built in Nike+ functionality.  Much like the iPod Touch 2nd Generation did last year.

Its just not something I would use.  When I run its one of the only times I am away from my phone - away from calls, texts, emails and the web!  I'll keep to running with Nike+ on my old Nano with Nike+ kit dongle pluged in.

Just to confirm, this new application in 3.0 does need the new handset (3GS).

Iphone 3.0 How Copy Paste Works

Here's how copy paste generally works on iPhone 3.0  Starting with an article on oleophobic coating of the new 3GS iPhone you highlight the word by invoking the magnifying class (finger hold).  Then two markers show the marked text.  Click on Copy which has appeared above the marked out text.  Go to a google search, press and hold and paste will appear now (as you have something in the clipboard).  Click on paste, Hit Google, and heres a definition on oleophobic.

Mobile Me and iPhone Find me - works almost instantly

Already on me.com you can go to account settings and find the new Find My iPhone feature.  I just tried sending a message to my phone "Please call for reward for return".  It appeared within 5 seconds!  I am not sure if this works using Wifi (Internet) or some backend message over the carrier (perhaps specific text message) - but it works.


Theres also an option to remotely wipe your iphone if you really do give up on finding it.

Update:  To allow full mapping location the mobile me setting is on the iPhone under Mail/Contact Settings.  Slider there to turn on find me service.

iPhone 3.0 Notes Sync

Within iTunes theres a new option to sync notes.  Took me a while to work out but you will find these notes in the Mac Mail application under "Reminders".  Not obvious but at least it syncs now.

If you're looking for my notes on sync for google check out http://markcherryblog.blogspot.com/2009/06/how-to-setup-push-sync-google-calendar.html

iPhone 3.0 supports stereo bluetooth

One of the non headline upgrades for 3.0 is stereo bluetooth - I've order my headphones already.  Will post up a review when tested out but think these will sell quickly come next week and the official iphone 3.0 launches

Sony Ericsson HBH-IS800 Bluetooth Stereo Headphones

Upgraded to iPhone 3.0 on o2 - Instructions on how to upgrade

Download the three files for your device (Touch, 2, or 3g) from http://tinyurl.com/ltanvg

[update: the torrent to look for as an alternative is iPhone_OS_3.0_3G_GM_Golden_Master_7A341_[kenfun].4942338.TPB.torrent on somewhere like isohunt.]

Using The Unarchiver (http://tinyurl.com/2gndmu) open one of the Rar files.  This will in turn create a master file.

Save the file iPhone1,2_3.0_7A341_Restore.ipsw

Connect and allow iTunes to sync and backup your iphone.

Now go to your iPhone in iTunes, press ALT (command) key and click your mouse on Update.  The file browser window opens.  Point it at the file you just saved.  Sit back and wait for your phone to be updated to 3.0

On o2 10 minutes later you will get a text telling you MMS has been enabled.  This means you are ready to send and receve photo messages (cost is 4x text).