iPhone 3.1 brings Genius changes, ringtones

Kent German | Sep 10, 2009

At its special event Wednesday, Apple announced the latest iPhone software update iPhone 3.1. We're still downloading it now, but below you can read the list of changes as provided by Apple. Keep in mind that some new features are dependent on multimedia messaging going live in the US on September 25.

Genius recommendations for Applications
Support for iTunes 9 (Mac and Windows downloads), which offers Genius Mixes, app organization in iTunes, improved syncing options for music, movies, TV shows, podcasts, and photos, 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
Browse and download ringtones wirelessly from the iTunes Store
Save video from mail and multimedia messages 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 Web sites in Safari (antiphishing)
Improved Exchange calendar syncing and invitation handling
Fixes issue that caused some app icons to display incorrectly