X

iPhone 3G S and OS 3.0 photos

CNET rounds up Apple's photos of the iPhone 3G S. Also, revisit iPhone OS 3.0 with screenshots from our iPhone 3G.

Kent German
Kent was a senior managing editor at CNET News. A veteran of CNET since 2003, he reviewed the first iPhone and worked in both the London and San Francisco offices. When not working, he's planning his next vacation, walking his dog or watching planes land at the airport (yes, really).
Kent German
iPhone3GS.jpg
1 of 20 Apple

iPhone 3G S

The design of the iPhone 3G S is unchanged from the iPhone 3G.
iPhone3GSvideo.jpg
2 of 20 Apple
After shooting videos with the iPhone 3G S's upgraded camera, you can trim your clips right on the display.
iPhone3GSvoicecontrol.jpg
3 of 20 Apple
Hold down the home button to activate the Voice Control feature. You can make calls and activate the iPod player.
iPhone3GScompass.jpg
4 of 20 Apple
The compass feature will point you north. It will integrate with the Google Maps feature.
Cut_and_copy.JPG
5 of 20 CNET
The cut, copy, and paste feature is long overdue. The interface is simple and user-friendly, and it works across all applications including notes, e-mails, messages, and text on Web pages. To access the feature, just double-tap on the desired text. You then can move the grab points to select as much, or as little, text as you'd like. Choose the "cut" or "copy" option, open a new document, and tap the "paste" button. If you make a mistake, you can undo your action by shaking the iPhone.
Landscape_keyboard.JPG
6 of 20 CNET
The landscape keyboard is particularly welcome. It works across all applications including e-mail, notes, and text messaging.
Text_edit.JPG
7 of 20 CNET
iPhone OS 3.0 adds functionality to forward text messages and delete single messages in a thread. It works quite similar to what we have now in the e-mail folder.
Landscape_e-mail.JPG
8 of 20 CNET
And in another first, you can view your e-mails, text-message threads, and contacts in landscape mode. That's very welcome indeed.
Take_photo.JPG
9 of 20 CNET
When using the text-messaging app, a small camera icon now appears next to your writing area. After tapping it, you have the choice to take a new photo or send an existing shot. Also, you can initiate a picture message from the photo gallery.
Add_photo.JPG
10 of 20 CNET
After selecting the photo, your image appears in the writing area. Once AT&T turns on MMS later this summer, you'll need to just click the send button to fire off your message.
Search_results.JPG
11 of 20 CNET
To access the new search function, swipe your finger to the right from the home screen. After inputting a search term with the onscreen keyboard, you'll get results from your contacts list, messaging and e-mail folders, iTunes library, and calendar. Alternately, you can go directly to search or the camera by changing preferences for the Home button.
Invite_events.jpg
12 of 20 CNET
iPhone OS 3.0 finally adds the option of inviting contacts to meetings. This is a feature other smartphones have had for a long time. You also can forward contacts to friends and colleagues.
Voice_memo.JPG
13 of 20 CNET
The iPhone gets a native app for voice memos. Relying on paid third-party apps is no longer necessary. It's easy-to-use and accessible directly from the home screen.
Photo_in_photo.JPG
14 of 20 CNET
After snapping a picture with the camera, a small image appears in the lower-left corner of the viewfinder when snapping our next shot. Tapping that image will then take you to a photo gallery.
Web_choices.JPG
15 of 20 CNET
If you tap and hold on a Web link in the Safari browser, a new menu will appear with choices to open the link, open it in another page, save an image, or copy the link.
iTunesredeem_1.jpg
16 of 20 CNET
In the iTunes Music store you can download audiobooks and textbooks. Also, you can now redeem gift cards in the iTunes App store.
iTunesmovierental.jpg
17 of 20 CNET
Also, you can rent movies right in the iTunes store. And back in the music, OS 3.0 adds a shake to shuffle feature.
Parentalcontrols.jpg
18 of 20 CNET
In the Settings menu you'll find a variety of parental controls.
Languages.jpg
19 of 20 CNET
The new upgrade adds support for several more languages.
Stock_stories.jpg
20 of 20 CNET
The Stocks app adds news headlines for each ticker symbol. You also can get information such as the market capitalization, the 52-week low, and the 52-week high. You'll also be able to see the charts in landscape mode.

More Galleries

My Favorite Shots From the Galaxy S24 Ultra's Camera
A houseplant

My Favorite Shots From the Galaxy S24 Ultra's Camera

20 Photos
Honor's Magic V2 Foldable Is Lighter Than Samsung's Galaxy S24 Ultra
magic-v2-2024-foldable-1383

Honor's Magic V2 Foldable Is Lighter Than Samsung's Galaxy S24 Ultra

10 Photos
The Samsung Galaxy S24 and S24 Plus Looks Sweet in Aluminum
Samsung Galaxy S24

The Samsung Galaxy S24 and S24 Plus Looks Sweet in Aluminum

23 Photos
Samsung's Galaxy S24 Ultra Now Has a Titanium Design
The Galaxy S24 Ultra in multiple colors

Samsung's Galaxy S24 Ultra Now Has a Titanium Design

23 Photos
I Took 600+ Photos With the iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max. Look at My Favorites
img-0368.jpg

I Took 600+ Photos With the iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max. Look at My Favorites

34 Photos
17 Hidden iOS 17 Features You Should Definitely Know About
Invitation for the Apple September iPhone 15 event

17 Hidden iOS 17 Features You Should Definitely Know About

18 Photos
AI or Not AI: Can You Spot the Real Photos?
img-1599-2.jpg

AI or Not AI: Can You Spot the Real Photos?

17 Photos