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[iPhone] iPhone OS 4.0 Beta 4 – First Impressions

May 21st, 2010

Wow, just realized that I’ve been doing a lot of Apple posts lately. Oh well, it’s Apple season…

Recently, I was able to get the UDID on my 3G S onto an Apple Developer account- allowing me to install the latest iPhone 4.0 Beta on my unit. It is Beta number 4, meaning that it’s getting closer and closer to the Gold Master.

Being the first iPhone beta I’ve tried, I have to say that I am really impressed by the stability of this version. It feels pretty polished, and put-together. There are minor hiccups I’ve noticed, such as a brief lag when I put in my password to unlock the phone. All in all, it’s very functional.

I’ve tried many apps on it and they have been compatible so far. Can’t really test the multi-tasking service in 3rd party apps because developers haven’t implemented it yet, but standard iPhone apps like AppStore, and Mail work great. I’m able to switch back and fourth with ease. I can be surfing in Safari, and get a TXT, go to the Messages app (loads instantly) to reply, and switch right back to Safari. Very quick, and smooth.

There is a welcomed set of new Apple wallpapers added. They are pretty mellow and minimal, since you don’t want anything too loud on the homescreen. Folders are a great addition. I organized my apps into several different categories, and it makes for a more cleaner and clutter-free experience.

There is a tethering option under Settings > General > Network, but clicking on it results in a prompt to contact AT&T. I did not see the Custom Dictionary section that people posted pictures of, I have to look more into it.

UPDATES:
You can now search for SMS messages in Spotlight Search.

There is a search bar at the top of the Messages app, similar to the one Mail got in OS 3.0.

Deleting apps no longer asks you to rate 1 to 5 stars.

Check out some nice screens below: