iPhone 3.1

The recent 3.1 OS release has been received with mixed fanfare, most concerning at this time is the inability to downgrade if the latest OS doesn’t fit the users desired needs.

But let us focus on what is new

Genius App Recommendations help sift through the over 75,000 (and rising) apps available in the App Store. Like in iTunes, the service analyzes the apps you currently enjoy using and creates a recommendation list based on that criteria. A great opportunity to re-evaluate your development plan to include proper app tagging and descriptions – thus elevating app presence in the space.

Along with Genius App Recommendations, comes a new Genius audio mixer, picking out just the right song - to make the party go all night long has just become easier.

The biggest news to come out of 3.1 - organization and accessibility features have evolved, thus creating tidier work and play environments. Using the iTunes 9 release - in conjunction with 3.1, now means keeping favorite apps at a touch away, while filing away important, but lesser used applications.

A greater 3D rendering capability means an improved viewing experience and Apple is assuring customers that the icon display problem has been resolved. The visual improvements come as great news, as the release of the 3GS iPhone has the long awaited motion camera feature, look for film and post software companies to capitalize on the new feature, prepare for in-device editing apps, post filters, viewing add-ons to fill up any unused app space. 3.1 also features Apple’s own video trimming option 'Save as new clip'- which allows user to shorten hours of family reunion video to a single outtake. Save video from Mail and MMS into Camera Roll option will help view these gag reels.

The business side of 3.1 touts an improved Exchange calendar syncing, companies using the iPhone can now send out proper invitations and have all team members show up at the correct time. Voice control for the hands free blue tooth set has been included as well as pasting phone numbers to keypad. Security options now include the ability to lock your phone remotely using Mobile Me.