iPhone OS Version 3 beta was released on March 17th, 2009
the phone has added over 100 new features!!!
Here's a list of best and the greatest features that were newly added.
The beta version is available at - http://developer.apple.com/
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Find My phone - Uses GP to locate lost phone
New Spotlight. iPhone OS 3.0 will allow you to search across the entire information contained in your device
Search in Mail, Calendar, and iPod
3G Tethering. This feature will allow you to connect your iPhone 3G to a laptop
Landscape keyboard. Apple has added the landscape keyboard mode to other applications
Multimedia messaging
Support for new calendar types
Improved stocks application
Stereo Bluetooth A2DP audio
Note syncing with iTunes.
Automatic login in Safari
Shake to shuffle music
Wi-Fi auto-login
Anti-phishing
Extended parental controls
Voice memo application
Send and receive files
Peer-to-peer Bluetooth connectivity
Browse remote content
Use your iPhone/touch to control peripherals
Maps inside other applications
Turn-by-turn directions
Push notification finally coming
Voice communication in applications
Rumbling
Audio recording
Access your music from applications
PRICE
iPhone OS 3.0 will be a free upgrade to all iPhone users, including the first generation (not all features will be supported in the first generation, like Stereo Bluetooth support). iPod touch users will be able to but it for $US9.95.