iPhone OS 3.0 is Officially Released

June 17th, 2009 (U.S. date – June 18th in some other countries.)

Apple release iPhone OS 3.0 for iPhone, iPhone 3G and iPod touch (1st and 2nd gen). iPhone OS 3.0 is available at no extra cost for the iPhone and iPhone 3G, while it costs $9.95 for the iPod touch.

To obtain iPhone OS 3.0 for iPhone:

• Install iTunes 8.2 (minimum requirement), download it from http://www.apple.com/itunes/download/.
• Connect the iPhone/iPhone 3G to the computer and launch iTunes.
• Sync your iPhone/iPhone 3G, this way iTunes will backup your files.
• Import all photo from iPhone/iPhone 3G using iPhoto/Image Capture/Aperture or Microsoft Scanner and Camera Wizard.
• Select the iPhone/iPhone 3G and click on “Check for Update”
• iTunes will automatically download iPhone OS 3.0 and start the installation.

To obtain OS 3.0 for iPod touch:

• Install iTunes 8.2 (minimum requirement), download it from http://www.apple.com/itunes/download/.
• Connect the iPod touch to the computer and launch iTunes.
• Sync your iPod touch, this way iTunes will backup your files.
• Select the iPod touch and click on “Check for Update,” when prompted you can choose to purchase OS 3.0 through iTunes Store

Prices are based on iTunes Store United States. Prices varies in different countries.