As expected, the iPhone OS has received an update to version 3.1, featuring most prominently Genius recommendations for apps and on-device Genius mixes. Here’s the full list of features in iPhone OS 3.1.
- Genius Recommendations for Apps
- Genius Mixes (Have iTunes create up to 12 playlists based on what’s already in your library. You don’t even have to choose a sample song.)
- Download Ringtones Wirelessly
- Organize Apps in iTunes
- Improved syncing for music, movies, TV shows, podcasts, and photos1
- iTunes U content organization
- Redeem iTunes Gift Cards, codes, and certificates in the App Store
- Display available iTunes account credits in the App Store and iTunes Store
- Save video from Mail and MMS into Camera Roll
- Option to “Save as new clip” when trimming a video on iPhone 3GS
- Better iPhone 3G Wi-Fi performance when Bluetooth is turned on
- Remotely lock iPhone with a passcode via MobileMe
- Use Voice Control on iPhone 3GS with Bluetooth headsets
- Paste phone numbers into the keypad
- Option to use Home button to turn on accessibility features on iPhone 3GS
- Warn when visiting fraudulent websites in Safari (anti-phishing)
- Improved Exchange calendar syncing and invitation handling
- Fixes issue that cause some app icons to display incorrectly
You can take a closer look at the update features as well as get update instructions from Apple. What are you waiting for? Crack open iTunes (which, by the way, was also updated)!