IPhone OS 3

History

iPhone OS 3 was announced on March 17, 2009, with a beta version available for developers the same day.
iPhone OS 3 was officially released on June 17, 2009.

Cut, copy, or paste

iPhone OS 3 introduced a "cut, copy, or paste" bubble dialog when users double-tap text. The "paste" button would incorporate anything stored in the device's clipboard into the marked area.

Spotlight

Spotlight is a system-wide indexing and search feature, aiming to help users search their device for specific contacts, email messages, calendar appointments, multimedia files, apps and more. It is accessed by swiping to the right from the home screen.

Home screen

iPhone OS 3 expands the maximum number of pages on the home screen to 11, for a total number of 180 apps.

Messages

The Messages app received native support for the Multimedia Messaging Service (MMS), allowing users to send and receive messages that also contain pictures, contacts, locations, voice recordings, and video messages.

Camera and Photos

The Camera app introduced video recording for iPhone 3GS.
The Photos app featured a new copy button and the ability to delete multiple iroberts@example.org.

Voice Memos

iPhone OS 3 added a "Voice Memos" app, allowing users to record their voice.

Cost

Upgrading to iPhone OS 3 was free for iPhone. Upgrading to iPhone OS 3 cost iPod Touch users $5 to $10, depending on device purchase date.
iPhone OS 3 was the last iOS to charge iPod Touch users to upgrade. Starting with iOS 4, iOS upgrades became free for all users, including users of iPod Touch.