Apple releases second beta of iPhone 3.0 Software to developers
Apple on Tuesday afternoon provided its vast developer community with a second beta release of iPhone Software 3.0, which arrived alongside a promise by the company to gradually open its live Push Notification service and In-App Purchasing to beta testers in the near term.
The Cupertino-based iPhone maker reportedly told developers downloading the build, labeled iPhone OS beta 2 build 7A259, that they could begin developing applications that will rely on the company's new Push Notification service immediately.
Similarly, developers were also provided with more detailed information on how to build in-app purchasing functionality into their existing or future applications. Much of this technical information will reportedly appear in a App Store Kit reference guide.
Apple said it plans to open its live testing services that support these new services during the ongoing iPhone 3.0 beta test program, but warned that access would be limited to a chosen few developers at first, and gradually expanding to more developers as time progresses.
In an article published last Wednesday, AppleInsider reported that Apple engineers were "racing to deliver a new build of iPhone Software 3.0 to iPhone and iPod touch developers" that would support "live support for Push Notifications through Apple's servers."
Meanwhile, developers familiar with the new beta say Apple appears to have knocked out quite a few bugs that were reported by testers of the original beta released on March 17th. (A comprehensive walk-through of changes in this build is available here.)
Another series of changes were reportedly documented alongside the release of a new version of the iPhone SDK also released Tuesday. Some specific components that received attention were GameKit, Bluetooth, MapKit, Fonts, the messaging user interface, and text fields.
Apple has also reportedly confirmed that MMS messaging and device tethering won't be supported at all during the iPhone 3.0 beta test.
Changes in Beta 2
There's reportedly a new menu item in the system preferences labeled "Store" that contains no data.
The build runs much faster than beta 1 and includes substantial stability improvements.
No other changes are being reported at this time.
The Cupertino-based iPhone maker reportedly told developers downloading the build, labeled iPhone OS beta 2 build 7A259, that they could begin developing applications that will rely on the company's new Push Notification service immediately.
Similarly, developers were also provided with more detailed information on how to build in-app purchasing functionality into their existing or future applications. Much of this technical information will reportedly appear in a App Store Kit reference guide.
Apple said it plans to open its live testing services that support these new services during the ongoing iPhone 3.0 beta test program, but warned that access would be limited to a chosen few developers at first, and gradually expanding to more developers as time progresses.
In an article published last Wednesday, AppleInsider reported that Apple engineers were "racing to deliver a new build of iPhone Software 3.0 to iPhone and iPod touch developers" that would support "live support for Push Notifications through Apple's servers."
Meanwhile, developers familiar with the new beta say Apple appears to have knocked out quite a few bugs that were reported by testers of the original beta released on March 17th. (A comprehensive walk-through of changes in this build is available here.)
Another series of changes were reportedly documented alongside the release of a new version of the iPhone SDK also released Tuesday. Some specific components that received attention were GameKit, Bluetooth, MapKit, Fonts, the messaging user interface, and text fields.
Apple has also reportedly confirmed that MMS messaging and device tethering won't be supported at all during the iPhone 3.0 beta test.
Changes in Beta 2
There's reportedly a new menu item in the system preferences labeled "Store" that contains no data.
The build runs much faster than beta 1 and includes substantial stability improvements.
No other changes are being reported at this time.
Comments
Any idea what else has changed?
I do hope the things get less laggy for the final 3.0 versus 2.2...
However, it is clear that all us devs need to do some rework on existing apps for 3.0... You can immediately see which devs cut corners or hurried development to get apps out.
I do hope the things get less laggy for the final 3.0 versus 2.2...
They don't call it beta for nothing. Jesus!!!
The first build was crash-happy.
Probably why Apple referred to it as an "Alpha/Beta".
The first build was crash-happy. The 2nd build is likely to be similar. As such, I'd suggest NOT installing the firmware on ANY primary user's iPhone. It always takes a couple of builds before features are fully baked (plus a ton of apps break as well).
What part of "Beta" eludes you?
What part of "Beta" eludes you?
Probably the bit where he's not supposed to have it.
The first build was crash-happy. The 2nd build is likely to be similar. As such, I'd suggest NOT installing the firmware on ANY primary user's iPhone. It always takes a couple of builds before features are fully baked (plus a ton of apps break as well).
Just as an aside, Ambiance is still the only one of the 30ish 3rd party apps I have which doesn't initiate in 3.0
Anyone with an unlocked first gen iPhone tried it yet? Did they upgrade the baseband this time? I have the file but am kinda afraid of installing :-)
Just wait until Pwnage writes a blog telling you what you can install it on.
Must AI always refer to Apple's developer community as "vast." How about "ginormous" or "endless horde" or "biblical-sized" for some variety. Or better yet just drop the unnecessary adjectives altogether.
If Ai was trying to be bombastic they could have chosen a word like Brobdingnagian, but they chose the the simple and common vast to convey their point.
Must AI always refer to Apple's developer community as "vast." How about "ginormous" or "endless horde" or "biblical-sized" for some variety. Or better yet just drop the unnecessary adjectives altogether.
But I come to AppleInsider to be buried in excessive quantities of pretentious, superlative adjectives!
You have to admit that it's an achievement to be able to write a page long article that boils down to about 3 facts.
settings > phone > My Number
in Beta 1?
Just installed it as an update (not restore) over Beta 1 with no problems.
Dammit! I didn't think to do that and I initiated my Restore literally 10 seconds before I read your post.
Probably why Apple referred to it as an "Alpha/Beta".
What part of "Beta" eludes you?
Umm, duh? I AM a developer, thank you very much. I'm simply reiterating for the kiddos who think it's a cool idea to have the latest firmware on their phones. It's not.