• On BNET: Online porn struggles for profits
advertisement
July 14, 2008 12:00 AM PDT

Apple: copy/paste, GPS directions possible in iPhone 3G's future

by Ben Wilson
  • Font size
  • Print
  • 2 comments

Apple has refuted early assertions that GPS-based driving directions on the iPhone 3G are impossible because of the GPS transponders' size, and left the door to copy/paste functionality open. Per an ExtremeTech interview with Greg Joswiak, Apple's Vice President of Marketing:

Copy/Paste: "Apple has a priority list of features, and they got as far as they could down that list with this model." -- apparently copy/paste was not high enough on the priority list.

GPS driving directions: The iPhone's GPS is "just like the GPS in other phones, many of which do provide driving directions," but there are some "complicated issues" preventing driving directions at present "It will evolve. I think our developers will amaze us," Joswiak said.

Feedback? info@iphoneatlas.com.

Recent posts from iPhone Atlas
Motorola, RIM leading, with Apple on the rise
Tales2Go: Get on-demand audiobooks for children
iCatchall: 27 apps for free--Monday only
Caps lock--David's iPhone tip of the week
HouseKeeper app reminds you to do forgotten chores
App Genie: 27 apps for 99 cents
Apple extends iTunes Web previews to apps
Possible proof surfaces that iPad supports a camera
Add a Comment (Log in or register)
by JDUBBIE July 14, 2008 6:04 PM PDT
Cut and paste is a critical function for anyone who sends and recieves a lot of emails. Until Apple builds in this function, they are leaving business executives on the table and missing a large piece of business. I had three Crack Berries and that is the one thing RIM had figured out. The new contacts functions go a long way towards bridging that gap but CUT/PASTE would make it level.
Reply to this comment
by mikegyver July 14, 2008 6:19 PM PDT
I don't see it mentioned anywhere else, but if you see a image that you like while in safari, you can press and hold on it and save it to your photo library...
Reply to this comment

Search iPhone Atlas

advertisement

About iPhone Atlas

iPhone Atlas helps you navigate the ins and outs of Apple iPhone ownership with how-tos, troubleshooting information, news, reviews, and more. Got a tip? Want to contact us? E-mail iphoneatlas@cnet.com.

Add this feed to your online news reader

iPhone Atlas topics