iPhone OS 3 release delayed!

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Post UPDATED! See Comments but basically it isn’t delayed at all LOL

Apple has announced that the latest version of its iPhone OS will be available from tomorrow, forcing iPhone users to twiddle their thumbs for a day longer than expected.

The update brings with it bunch of much-awaited features, including cut and paste, MMS and support for Bluetooth headphones. iPhone users have been chomping at the bit to get hold of the new release which was expected today.

The reasons for the delay aren’t clear. The fact that hacking group The iPhone Dev Team spent Tuesday evening demonstrating how to unlock the OS – allowing phones to be used on other networks – could have something to do with it, but more likely it’s a logistical issue. Either way, Apple aren’t saying anything.

There were some links floating around the internet to a direct image of the new OS, though the fact that they have swiftly disappeared would seem to indicate Apple is spending the day making some last-minute modifications to the OS before tomorrow’s release.

But one more day without MMS or stereo Bluetooth shouldn’t bother iPhone users, who’ll still be able to flaunt their new functionality before the weekend. (Via The Register)

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MyAppleStuff said:

Caught The Eye: iPhone OS 3 release delayed! http://tinyurl.com/kntdnu

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# 17 June 2009 at 1:24 pm (Quote)

365er said:

RT @MyAppleStuff: Caught The Eye: iPhone OS 3 release delayed! http://tinyurl.com/kntdnu … Aargh noooo!!

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# 17 June 2009 at 1:29 pm (Quote)

mizaru said:

RT @MyAppleStuff: Caught The Eye: iPhone OS 3 release delayed! http://tinyurl.com/kntdnu

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# 17 June 2009 at 1:29 pm (Quote)

dawnarteaga said:

NOOO!!!! RT @MyAppleStuff: Caught The Eye: iPhone OS 3 release delayed! http://tinyurl.com/kntdnu

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# 17 June 2009 at 1:30 pm (Quote)

AmandaFClark said:

RT @MyAppleStuff: Caught The Eye: iPhone OS 3 release delayed! http://tinyurl.com/kntdnu (via @Hedgewytch)

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# 17 June 2009 at 1:32 pm (Quote)

twUK said:

The update is not delayed. Everyone is looking at the Apple Singapore website, where the update was always coming on the 18th due to the time zone. If you look at the Apple US website, it still says the 17th.

# 17 June 2009 at 2:12 pm (Quote)

Jazza said:

The Register has a new post, but haven’t updated the original

“Despite reports to the contrary, including in our own pages, the iPhone update to version 3 will be available today. The confusion stemmed from a Singapore web site whose customers live on the other side of the International Date Line.”

http://www.reghardware.co.uk/2009/06/17/iphone_3_not_delayed/

# 17 June 2009 at 2:13 pm (Quote)

MyAppleStuff said:

Appears the iPhone update IS NOt delayed after all http://chrismarshall.ws/iphone-os-3-release-delayed Thanks for the updates!!!!

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# 17 June 2009 at 2:18 pm (Quote)

paulcronin said:

iPhone OS 3 release delayed! http://tinyurl.com/kntdnu from: @MyAppleStuff

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# 17 June 2009 at 2:21 pm (Quote)

Chris Marshall (author) said:

Appreciate the update!!!

Many thanks.

# 17 June 2009 at 2:23 pm (Quote)

jeffnewbold said:

RT @paulcronin iPhone OS 3 release NOT delayed! http://tinyurl.com/kntdnu updated

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# 17 June 2009 at 2:28 pm (Quote)

365er said:

@mfhorne maybe not … RT @MyAppleStuff: Caught The Eye: iPhone OS 3 release delayed! http://tinyurl.com/kntdnu … Aargh noooo!!

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# 17 June 2009 at 3:41 pm (Quote)

Holle64 said:

Reading: “iPhone OS 3 release delayed! | Chris Marshall” (http://twitthis.com/jd94vc)

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# 17 June 2009 at 3:50 pm (Quote)

Alex James Brown said:

iPhone OS 3.0 NOT delayed:
http://www.alexjamesbrown.com/gadgets/mobile/iphone/iphone-os-3-0-update-not-delayed/

tweeters in Singapore caused widespread panic

# 17 June 2009 at 5:28 pm (Quote)

Boot_Dr said:

Reading: “iPhone OS 3 release delayed! | Chris Marshall” (http://twitthis.com/jd94vc)

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# 17 June 2009 at 5:43 pm (Quote)

Boot Dr said:

Talked to Apple 3.0 OS will be live sometime today.

# 17 June 2009 at 5:46 pm (Quote)

Chris Marshall (author) said:

Just got a text through on the iPhone from Movistar saying 3.0 now on iTunes store.

# 17 June 2009 at 5:48 pm (Quote)

wallie said:

just checked .. nothing there yet! Very frustrating.

# 17 June 2009 at 5:52 pm (Quote)

meowzee said:

iPhone OS 3 release delayed! http://bit.ly/14iP8Q #fb

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# 17 June 2009 at 6:59 pm (Quote)

lbb4ever said:

OS 3 delayed! http://chrismarshall.ws/iphone-os-3-release-delayed

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# 17 June 2009 at 7:03 pm (Quote)

vixensfo said:

iPhone OS 3 release delayed! http://tinyurl.com/kntdnu from: @MyAppleStuff

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# 17 June 2009 at 7:05 pm (Quote)

benoffi7 said:

iPhone OS 3 release delayed! http://tinyurl.com/kntdnu from: @MyAppleStuff

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# 17 June 2009 at 7:14 pm (Quote)

Chris Marshall (author) said:

Just got back in so will check myself soon

# 17 June 2009 at 7:36 pm (Quote)

Hobbes said:

yeiihh… it’s out… i’m installing now

# 17 June 2009 at 7:38 pm (Quote)

Chris Marshall (author) said:

Yepso am I. Decided to go for it, but getting an unkown error -39 message, which I was getting before so think may have a bit of work to do yet

# 17 June 2009 at 7:59 pm (Quote)

Hobbes said:

I can’t activate the phone!! it says it can’t access the itunes store. Seems apple can’t handle it since i’m not the only one getting the error.

# 17 June 2009 at 9:18 pm (Quote)

Hobbes said:

it seems you need to close itunes and turn your iphone off, then plug the usb and it works.

# 17 June 2009 at 9:24 pm (Quote)

Chris Marshall (author) said:

[quote comment="179693"]I can’t activate the phone!! it says it can’t access the itunes store. Seems apple can’t handle it since i’m not the only one getting the error.[/quote]

Yep I am getting this issue as well. Seems like a lot of people are!

# 17 June 2009 at 9:42 pm (Quote)

Chris Marshall (author) said:

[quote comment="179694"]it seems you need to close itunes and turn your iphone off, then plug the usb and it works.[/quote]

Did that before but didn’t work. Did it again and it did, so I think may just have beena coincidence but definetly worth a try!

# 17 June 2009 at 9:46 pm (Quote)

Boot Dr said:

It is 16:14 and the 3.0 OS installed perfect on my iPod Touch. I am now streaming Pandora radio on my Motorola S805 Bluetooth headphones. Great work Apple.

# 17 June 2009 at 10:18 pm (Quote)

Boot Dr said:

Make sure you shutdown and then plug in and let iTunes start. Then click on your iPod Touch or iPhone icon and then check for updates. You will have to login to your account and it will download and install. Don’t do anything during the process.

Good Luck