When Apple finally released iPhone 3.0 OS a while ago, a whole lot of people jumped at a chance to upgrade their software as fast as possible. There is no question that iPhone 3.0 OS is very superior to its predecessor. At the same time, you can always expect new things to crash on you. It’s doesn’t just happen with hardware but software as well. That seems to be the case with the latest iPhone issue that has surfaced over the Internet. Many iPhone owners are now complaining about their device’s battery life after upgrading to iPhone 3.0. If the problem was only limited to iPhone 3GS, you could blame the hardware, but it’s definitely seems to be a software issue as many iPhone 3G owners are complaining about battery life as well.

Apple does have a guideline for those who want to get more battery life out of their device. But a lot of folks who have followed those guidelines are still struggling to get a whole lot of life out of their iPhone batteries. The fact that iPhone 3GS pretty much uses the same battery technology as iPhone 3G should indicate that the problem is caused by the new software. Murmurs about this issue started to emerge a few days ago, but you could always dismiss those as isolated cases. But now more people are having the very same headache, and it’s not that easy to ignore.

If your iPhone has started consuming more energy all of a sudden, you may want to contact Apple customer service and let them know about this issue. We are talking about drastic change here (after you updated to iPhone 3.0). The good news is iPhone SDK 3.1 beta is already out, and we may even see a patch released by Apple. Short battery life on iPhone can be a hassle (you can always add a battery extender), so let’s hope Apple addresses this issue for those who are having this issue.

iPhone 3G S is finally ready to roll. While there haven’t been too many earth shattering changes to this new phone, the changes are still significant enough to make it a must have device for Apple fans. Whether you are interested in better GPS capability, capturing video on your phone, or better battery life on your phone, iPhone 3G S provides you with more ways to get things done. But you may have to wait a bit in line to get your hands on it (who says we are in a recession0. With that in mind, here is the week that it was:

• iPhone 3G S lines: if you thought you wouldn’t have to wait in line to get your hands on iPhone 3G S, think again. The device may be a bit underwhelming, but it is still a hot gadget for a lot of folks and makes a great gift too.
• AT&T’s move: in a move to make more people interested in getting an iPhone as soon as possible, AT&T has made it possible for a lot of folks to upgrade to this new phone.
• iPhone gets Sirius: have been wanting satellite radio on my phone for years. Too bad it comes a bit too late. But if you are still listening to Sirius, the wait is almost over.
• TomTom readies GPS: Apple has gone the extra mile to give GPS makers to develop better products for iPhone. TomTom apparently has done it.
• iPhone 3.0 Update: iPhone 3.0 OS is finally out and is something to be really excited about. It comes with so many new features and takes iPhone platform to the next level. Don’t miss these hidden iPhone features.

It was a busy week in the iPhone world and things are going to heat up even more next week. Expect Apple fans to take iPhone 3G S apart to see what’s inside. But feel free to relieve your iPhone 3G frustrations by following the master:

A few days ago, top GPS companies in the world announced that they are developing their own GPS kits for iPhone. Garmin and TomTom both have dominated the PND market, but thanks to the latest upgrades to iPhone, you can get the same navigation features on your mobile device. TomTom for iPhone Kit includes an iPhone app and a kit (w/ mount) to let you turn your iPhone into a fully-fledged GPS:

You get hands free calls, turn by turn directions, and text to speech functionality on your iPhone. Not a bad way to replace your goold old GPS. Another reason to wait for the full release of iPhone 3.0 OS.

I don’t know about you, but I am early waiting to see what Apple has to offer with their iPhone 3.0. We have heard a lot of rumors and stories about how great this device is going to be, so it’s about time we saw the real thing. And it’s nice to know that Steve Jobs will be back in the thick of things to move Apple forward with new innovative devices. We have heard a lot about how this device will come with a video recorder and better CPU, but what most people are excited about are cheaper AT&T plans and a chance to get their hands on a $99 iPhone.

What is really exciting about the new iPhone is not the hardware but rather the software. iPhone 2.0 came with a lot of great features and certainly set the expectations high for consumers as far as smart-phones were concerned. iPhone 3.0 software will make it easier for application programmers to develop more innovative applications for iPhone and get better compensated for this work. So prepare yourself for the next generation iPhone apps.

The wait is finally over, and all will be revealed today at WWDC. Get ready for a whole summer of fun with iPhone 3.0.

It’s that time of year again. We are getting awfully close to the release date of iPhone 4G, and everyday we are hearing more rumors about how good the next generation iPhone will be. We already have a whole lot of information about iPhone 3.0. But there is still a lot to be learned about this new phone. For starters, we still don’t know when Apple will introduce this new phone. All signs point to WWDC, but Apple has not confirmed anything in that regard. With that in mind, here are the rumors worth entertaining at this point.

• iPhone 3.0 GPS: what will iPhone 4G’s GPS is capable of is still not known. Can we really get a compass and turn by turn direction all on one device?
• iPhone 4G Release Date: Apple is expected to introduce iPhone 4G soon, but we are going to have to wait for a while to get our hands on it. Wired.com suggests early July for iPhone 3.0′s release date. The announcement could come as soon as next Monday.
• iPhone 3.0 Camera rumors: one of the hottest topic on the Web. From Twitter to Facebook people are talking about what we can expect from iPhone 3′s camera. Can we really get that video camera that we have been waiting for?
• iPod rumors: what is going to happen to iPod product line is still not known. A lot of sites have reported about iPod Touch getting its own camera. And a larger screen can be in the works.
• iPhone 3.0′s Battery Life: a lot of folks have complained about iPhone 3G’s battery life. If the rumors are true, we are going to get a bit more juice with the next generation iPhone.
• Larger iPod Touch: we have been hearing a lot about Macbook 3G and Apple netbook. But Apple MediaPad has gotten the most coverage in the news. Can we really get an iPod Touch XL?

Not all of these rumors are going to turn out to be true. But even if a quarter of them are, we are set for one exciting summer.

Your turn: what are you most excited about when it comes to iPhone 3.0 (from what you have heard in the rumors)?