Apple iPhone GeoTagging, 3G On/Off Switch
Hey Apple iPhone fans, a few more reports have surfaced about the 3G version of the Apple iPhone. w00t!
This tasty round of nuggets tells us that the iPhone will include the ability to GeoTag photos (which means it will have GPS), users can toggle the 3G radio on and off, and I have some predictions on exactly when the iPhone will be available.
Continue reading my gadget loving friends as I have compiled a nice round-up of some recent wireless 3G and Apple iPhone 2.0 news that’s been circulating around the blogosphere.
GPS: According to Engadget, screen shots of the iPhone 2.0 beta software shows a “location services” feature. The two different screen grabs seen show GPS ability paired with the iPhone’s Google Maps application, as well as the ability to “set location” in the camera application.
These features are widely available on many other phones with GPS, including the N95 from Nokia.
However learning with somewhat more certainty that the next version of the Apple iPhone will have GPS is encouraging. I particularly like to be able GeoTag photos when traveling.
3G Switch: Another screen shot (some think it was faked, others disagree) that has been found in the iPhone 2.0 beta offers users the ability to switch the 3G radio on and off.
This is a vital feature. Why? Battery life. Having an active 3G connection drains cell phone batteries much faster than when they are in EDGE-only areas.
For example with my Nokia N95 battery will last two days in EDGE coverage ares, but if I travel into a 3G region, the battery becomes drained in just one day.
Since 3G has such an impact on battery life, this is a nice convenience feature to have and can help prevent people from being stranded with a dead phone.
Availability: Earlier this week, it was widely reported that the iPhone will be announced on June 9 and will be available “immediately”.
I’m thinking that the Apple iPhone will 99.9%, without-a-doubt be announced during Steve Jobs’ WWDC keynote speech on June 9 and the 3G iPhone 2.0 will be available for sale in stores on June 18.
Only time will tell… but I would love to know your thoughts on it.
I wonder if we should start placing bets on the release of the 3G… hehe… what do you think?
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3 opinions for Apple iPhone GeoTagging, 3G On/Off Switch
colbert
May 22, 2008 at 11:35 pm
I bet the 3G version comes out in July. June may be too early
Jayvee Fernandez
May 23, 2008 at 4:50 am
i’m betting June :) heh
Sean R.
May 23, 2008 at 10:13 am
@colbert: ok, got you down for one bet in July.
@Jayvee: you’re locked in for June.
The person with the correct month will get to buy a 3G iPhone at that time… hehe exciting I know :)
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