New 3.1 OS released, voice cmd on BT and more

Jay, remapping the PTT button on the Tilt needs a hack (reg edit), mine are all standard options in Start>Settings>Buttons.

The only one that is a hack is enable the side button for two functions & then I can assign the associated functions through the Settings Menu..

hf1khal, I stay on the TODAY screen and don't have to go into Programs, however if that is your "idle" screen then not it is not much different at all.

The one thing that I do know is that it is going to be very hard for me to have to go into contacts to dial a number as opposed to the the WM way.

PS: Let's get back on 3.1 OS before viewfly *yells* at me for trashing his thread.

 

That bring the whole thing to show that all depends on the device one is using (2 WM dvices and 2 diferent setting types) And yes that is the idle home screen. Since I have more apps all is needed is to swipe to the next screan.

Back to 3.1, I really, really, really wish that Apple implemented the dial a contact right from within the dial key pad screen. I know of an app that is available to do that (just like BB and WM devices) and Apple missed on that one.

P.S. This is what I am talking about:

 

Another advice to potential 3G S 3.1 upgraders. If one wants to Jailbreak, this is not available right now (this applies to all 3 versions), and if one did not grab 2 files (IBEC & IBSS) prior to 3.1 release one is now out of luck as any type of restore will force a 3.1 upgrade as Apple changed its signing process. if one is to unlock for using other Provider SIMs, the baseband was changed in 3.1 and was optimized and now makes it difficult to unlock (unless they find a hole). So if you care for one of the two, DO NOT UPGRADE and stay away from the upgrade button in Itunes.

 

Wow all this debate between the iPhone, WM & Palm smart phones have me thinking I will stay far far away from them all till they figure out what features are what people want on them & the easiest way to hack them Wheeew

 

Hf1hkal,

What is this app called? Is it only a jailbroken app? I would love to have this as I became used to dialing numbers this way. Not having it has forced me to use the voice command which works well so it hasn't been a huge issue. Still would be nice to be able to do this.

Thanks,
aje

 

Yes it does require a jail break. See iSmart Dialer - Rock Your Phone for the app . They have their own PC app to load the purchased software. The app costs $7.99

 

Other than Favorites. The Spotlight is good but does not really do the function that I would like to see. If you type from the dial screen the letters in a name, one would get the person and the the numbers in the entry as compared in spotlight wher one wuld get the contact and then have to go into the contact and select the number to dial.

 

Very well said...

 

viewfly, I have no idea why you are taking this personally. No one said anything about your phone selection. What all of us were discussing (iPhonies & non iPhonies), was the hype that is associated with every little upgrade This thread had some very good discussion including a few tips and cautions from hf1khal.

No, it is not selling only because it is Apple, at the same time brand loyality and recognition do have a lot to do with it. You and I are a prime examples of that, we ordered quad band Nokias from overseas with no US warranty, instead of buying a quad band Motorola from AT&T. Let's face it other than the 16 million color screen the 6131 did not have anything over a V557 other than the Nokia name. Again, I am definitely not saying that the iPhone is not a good product but the fact it is an Apple product does help.

Again I am not supporting the Pre's lack of absence of video mms but in my opinion video mms is not as commmon as mms for most people. Perhaps this is the reason that that people are not as concerned with the lack of video mms as they were with mms and has nothing to do with iPhone or Pre.

I am sorry, you took it to be personal, out of respect for you I will try to refrain from posting on iPhone threads from now on, specially the one's started by you.

No hard feelings, at least none on my part. :cheers:

 

Ok the news today is that 3.1 jailbreak could be possible soon. Nothing on hachtivation (carrier unlock)

 

I don't think hard feelings are to be taken from the lively discussions we have been having. I am sure that all is in good spirit and no one should take it personally in any manner. Also, I bet all is interested (one way or the other) in letting all know that this is what we all desire in a smart phone and may be the more talk like this (here and on the net) the more attention the device makers will give to our opinions.:cheers:

 

Are you kidding me? What a ripoff! A full song from iTunes is $0.99 but a 30-sec sample of that song is $1.29? Does that make sense? No thanks. This is why I love jailbreaking! :biggrin:

 

Windows mobile? How many times a day you reboot? LOL!

 

Actually, I only reboot about 2-3 times a month. Windows Mobile is very stable when you install it bloatware free.

 

Just like you said, it is close but not there yet. I have not upgraded to 3.1 and don't think will do to 3.2 until a JB is found for the sim unlock. I am of for a 4+ month trip and I really want to use the iphone while traveling using my international SIM in it. I am keeping a close watch on the Dev team and their progress and once they get a solution I will most likely follow with their recommended update process. I believe that they are close but it might take them a few weeks to get the right solution. The voice dial serves good while driving (So no 3.1 then no Voice dial over BT for me) but the dial screen function would be great or those times that I need to get there quickly while in a meeting to make a quick call where voice dial would not be a welcome thing to use.