Here’s a nicely done chart from Apple themselves that shows what features in iPhone OS 3.0 that is supported by the three generations of the iPhone so far – the classic, 3G and 3GS. It’s succinct and straight to the point. No more wondering about why the iPhone3G doesn’t support video and all that, ‘k? Click here for the full article.
| iPhone OS 3.0 Feature | iPhone | iPhone 3G | iPhone 3GS |
| Cut, Copy & Paste | √ | √ | √ |
| Landscape keyboard | √ | √ | √ |
| Spotlight search | √ | √ | √ |
| Parental controls | √ | √ | √ |
| Shake to shuffle | √ | √ | √ |
| Voice Memos | √ | √ | √ |
| Peer-to-peer connectivity1 | √2 | √ | √ |
| MMS3 | √ | √ | |
| Stereo Bluetooth | √ | √ | |
| Internet tethering4 | √ | √ | |
| Video recording | √ | ||
| Compass | √ | ||
| Voice Control | √ | ||
| Accessibility | √ | ||
| Nike + iPod | √ |
For a list of additional features and capabilities available on all iPhone models, see the iPhone OS 3.0 Software Update page.
Notes:
- Peer-to-peer connectivity requires compatible applications, which can be downloaded from the App Store when available.
- The original iPhone does not support using Bluetooth for peer-to-peer connectivity. It can use Wi-Fi and cellular data networks for peer-to-peer connectivity.
- MMS is not available in all areas; fees may apply. See your carrier for availability.
- Internet tethering is not currently offered in the United States and some other countries. See your carrier for availability.
