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FAQ for iPhone 3GS
General Cut, Copy & Paste
Messages Search
Calendar Photos
Voice Memos YouTube
Stocks Maps
Notes Settings
App Store Mail
Wi-Fi Safari
iPod Push Notification
Internet Tethering    

General
When will iPhone 3GS be launched officially?

iPhone 3GS is now available and you can register your order here.
How much does iPhone 3GS cost?
Please click here for iPhone 3GS 16 GB and 32 GB versions handset offers.
Is there special offer of iPhone 3GS for existing customer?
iPhone 3GS handset upgrade offers with 12 months contract are available for existing customers, please check the offer details with 3Shop staff or call our hotline 31623333.
Will there be new tariff plans for purchase of  iPhone 3GS?
Customer can simply subscribe to the current iPhone 3G tariff plan for purchase of iPhone 3GS, to enjoy the fastest and most powerful phone.

What is the main difference between iPhone 3GS and the previous version iPhone 3G?
According to Apple’s announcement, iPhone 3GS supports  up to 32GB storage, improved performance of processor, features 3-megapixel autofocus camera, video recording, voice control, digital compass.

Will there be 8GB and 16GB versions offered for iPhone 3GS subscription?
According to Apple’s website information,  16GB and 32GB versions will be offered for iPhone 3GS purchase.
Will the download speed of iPhone 3GS be faster?
According to Apple’s website information,  you can feel how quickly  iPhone 3GS launch applications, web pages render in a fraction of time and can view email attachment faster. It is up to 2X faster and more responsive than iPhone 3G.
Compared with iPhone 3G, what is the difference on camera of iPhone 3GS?
According to Apple’s website information,  the camera pixel has been upgraded from 2-mega to 3-megapixel, built-in autofocus and a handy new feature that lets you tap the display to focus on anything (or anyone) you want.
Does iPhone 3GS support video recording?
According to Apple’s website information,  new iPhone 3GS support to record 30-fps high quality video and then trim it to perfect length.
How about the screen quality?
According to Apple’s website information, improved performance on screen quality for browsing web pages or 3D graphics in new iPhone 3GS.

Are there other new special features of iPhone 3GS?
According to Apple’s website information, new features such as digital compass and voice are supported in new iPhone 3GS.

What is Digital Compass and how to use it?
According to Apple’s website information, Maps on iPhone 3GS already included Digital Compass, user can find the location and way with the function of Google Maps.

What is Voice Control function?
According to Apple’s website information, Voice Control is making calls by saying the name and playing music by your voice, without any input.

Are the applications on Apps Store applicable to iPhone 3GS? Is there any application only applicable to iPhone 3GS?

Some application may be developed basing on the new functions of 3GS. For detail please refer to information of Apps Store.

 
Cut, Copy & Paste
How to cut, copy and paste information?

You can cut, copy, and paste words and photos, even between applications.
Select:
- Drag grab points to select the text or content to copy, or tap “Select All” to choose everything.
Cut or Copy:
- Select content, tap “Cut” or Copy” and paste the desired location or application
 
Messages
What are the enhanced features in Message of iPhoneOS 3.0?

The enhanced features include :
- Landscape mode
- Cut, Copy & Paste
- Forward or delete individual messages
- Send images, voice memos and contacts

Does iPhoneOS 3.0 support direct sending and receiving MMS?

iPhoneOS 3.0 supports sending and receiving MMS.
What is MMS tariff?

It is free to receive MMS. To send MMS to  3-3G or 3-Dualband customer,  “M” will be charged per MMS. To send inter-operator MMS to customer of other local operators, Inter-operator MMS surcharges are waived during promotion period, “M” will be charged per MMS. To send international MMS to customer of operators overseas, M + $3 will be charged per MMS.

[Remarks: To send or receive MMS overseas, additional roaming data charges will be incurred]

What kind of information could be send via MMS?

You can send images, audio, contacts or notes via MMS.
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Search
What are the enhancements on Search?

You can search for content across multiple applications. Swipe left from the main Home screen to search for a term, application or content.

You can also search content in a given application using the Search field at the top of the screen. If the search field is not visible, tap the status bar to scroll to the top.
 
Which applications support search?
You can search in below applications.

In App
- search field at the top of the screen

- Contacts
- Calendar
- Notes
- Mail
- iPod

Spotlight search - swipe left from the main Home screen to search - Contacts
- Applications
- Music
- Podcasts
- Video
- Audiobooks
- Notes
- Mail
- Calendar
 
Calendar
What are the new features in Calendar?
In iPhone OS3.0, new features of Calendar include
  - Search in List view
  - Support for CAlDAV calendars and subscribed calendars (ICS);
  - Configure CalDAV or ICS in Settings > Mail, Contacts, Calendar > Add Account > Other
Does iPhone OS3.0 support iCalendar (or ICS)?
iPhone OS3.0 adds support for the iCalendar, or ICS, calendar format. This format is commonly used for server-based calendars, which are capable of providing over-the-air updates. There are two specific types of ICS support in iPhone OS3.0:

Subscribed calendars: Calendars hosted on a webpage or calendar server, providing read-only access to events and schedules.

CalDAV calendars: Calendars hosted on a remote server, providing read and/or write access to events and schedules.

Subscription and CalDAV calendars are hosted on remote servers, and like LDAP directories are configured from Mail, Contacts, Calendars > Add Account > Other.

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Photos
Can I select multiple images and share to my friends?
Tap “Action” to select multiple images, you can share images via MMS ore email, or copy images to other applications.
 
Voice Memos
How to share iPhone Voice Memos?
You can record audio memos using a microphone, headset or compatible accessories, and then edit length using “Trim Memo” and share memos via email or MMS.

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YouTube
What are the enhancements on YouTube of iPhone OS3.0?
You can now sign in to your YouTube account to comment, rate videos, manage playlists, manage favorites and manage subscriptions.
 
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Stocks
Does it support landscape view for stock info. in iPhone OS3.0?
You can flick left or right to view charts, news and stock details, additionally, it supports landscape view for charts.

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Maps
What are the enhanced features for Maps?
You can tap the location indicator to display “Street View” and address information using reverse geo-coding, and share locations via MMS or email.
 
Notes
What are the enhancements on Memos?
It was enhanced to support landscape mode and search in Memos, and to sync notes via iTunes with Mac OS X Mail , Outlook 2003 or 2007.
   
How to sync notes to email?
iTunes supports syncing notes from the iPhone to your computer using a USB connection. After enabling Notes sync in iTunes, notes appear in supported email applications:
Mac OS X Mail: Choose On My Mac from the Reminders menu
Outlook 2007: Choose Notes from the Go menu
Outlook 2003 and Entourage also support syncing notes
 
Settings
What are the new features in Settings?
“Restrictions” adds options for Camera and Locations Services, and restrict media content and applications by rating (Explicit, TV-14, PG, etc). Additionally, it was enhanced to support double-click for Camera or Search.
   
How to set restrictions on camera and location services?
General > Restrictions > Camera and Location Services.
   
What are the changes on Settings?
What are the changes on Settings?
- “Settings > General > Restrictions” offers additional options to restrict access to applications and content.
-“Settings > Mail, Contacts, and Calendars” adds the option to "Load Remote Images". Disable this option to prevent Mail from displaying images
-“Fetch New Data” relocated to “Settings > Mail, Contacts, and Calendars.”
- “Settings > Safari” offers AutoFill configuration
- “Settings > iPod” option to enable or disable “Shake to Shuffle”
 
App Store
What are the enhancements on App Store?
By using the new link at the bottom of the screen, you can sign in and manage an iTunes Store account. App Store applications can offer:
- In-App purchases
- Peer-to-Peer connectivity
- Push notification
 
Mail
What are the enhanced features in Mail?
- Landscape mode and search
- Search can locate by email address or subject. Tap All to search all fields at once.
 
Wi-Fi
Can I set auto-joining Wi-Fi?
You can disable auto-join for individual Wi-Fi networks that require a subscription/login from the “Info” screen.
 
Safari
What are the enhancements on Safari?
It was enhanced to click to view AutoFill settings.
 
iPod
What are the enhanced features on iPod?
The enhancements are :
-Search
-Shake to Shuffle
-Variable scrubbing speeds
-udiobook / Podcast controls
  - Share link via email (Podcast only)
- Rewind 30 seconds
- Adjust playback speed
 
Push Notification
What is “Push Notification”?
With iPhone OS3.0, App Store applications can display a notification when new content is available, including:
Badge: Display an image/number on the application icon
Audio alerts: Play an audio alert
Text alerts: Display a text alert with an option to open the application.
 
Internet Tethering
What is Internet Tethering ?
To configure through [Settings] > [General] > [Network] > Turn on [Internet Tethering], connect iPhone and computer with USB and can connect the iPhone as modem for internet access.
 
 
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