Apple WWDC Roundup

Apple's WWDC was yesterday and they announced basically everything that was rumored (that Apple Tablet is still just a rumor).

The update for the iPhone's software, version 3.0, will be released June 17th. It was released yesterday for developers though so they can start making and updating their Apps. It will bring many long-awaited improvements, including cut and paste, HTML 5 support, and MMS (on all carriers that carry it expect AT&T at launch). Another feature is that "Find my iPhone" feature that allows users to find there phone through MobileMe, no more calling your phone to find it I guess. iPhone OS 3.0 will be released for free for the iPhone and will cost $9.95 for the iPod Touch.

They also announced the new iPhone, iPhone 3GS (the "S" stands for speed by the way), as expected. Also, the 8GB iPhone 3G will sell for $99 starting June 19th. Here are some of the new features:

• A new, 2x faster processor, that also consumes less battery.
• A new 3 megapixel camera with auto white balance, auto exposure, and auto focus.
• You can tap to zoom in on the camera.
• A 30fps VGA video in the camera, you can trim video in your iPhone and share it via Youtube, email, MobileMe, and MMS
• There will also be support for the faster, 7.2 mbps 3G.
• 3D graphics support, which means better and faster-rendered 3D games.
• The same size as the iPhone 3G with the same glossy finish.
• A fingerprint-resistant, multitouch, screen with an oleophobic coating.
• Weight increases to 4.8 ounces, still pretty light compared to the G1 (5.6 ounces).
• It is also now made with greener materials like most of Apple's products.
• Voice control: You can instruct your iPhone, like a technological servant, to call people, play songs, or hang up on telemarketers.
• Increased battery life: 9 hours on Wifi, 10 hours of video, 30 hours of music, 5 hours of talking or internet use on 3G, and 12 hours of 2G talk time.
• It will sell for $199 (16GB) and $299(32GB) starting June 19th.

Mac software wise there is now much to be announced (comparatively). Snow Leopard will be released in October at a price of $29 for a single upgrade and $49 for a five-user upgrade. It will have integrated Youtube support, and will be faster and take up less space then Leopard. Safari 4 is also being released.