I must say that I’m pretty excited about the new iPhone 3.0 software because it delivers some basic functionality that I would have expected from a mobile device, having been a loyal Blackberry user for many years.  Copy/Paste and Search were the top of my list, like most that you’ll read about.

I’m also really stoked about the ability to use the landscape keyboard in email and text screens, that definitley improves the user experience a lot in my book.

Now on to James’ iPhone tip:  have you ever wished you could tether your iPhone to your laptop and use the 3G connection to surf the internet?  I have!  I would probably only use this in the rarest of circumstances, but there has been that one freak occurence where I’m on the road and I just have to get online to check something. Tethering your iPhone will allow you use the phones connection to check email, surf the web- whatever you need.

Apple doesn’t allow this functionality out of the box, and your provider will typically try to charge you an extra fee for this capability.  I know that AT&T did when I wanted to use my Blackberry for tethering.  So- onto the tip already!

I found a way to configure your iPhone for tethering that doesn’t require you to jailbreak your iPhone, and doens’t require you to pay your carrier for the service either.  On your iPhone, go to the iPhone Help Center and you will be able to download a config file to your phone that will enable tethering.  Just follow the instructions- it works like a charm!  Be sure to read the warnings, but from what I can tell- this appears to be a solid way to get online without having to buy a wireless access card and the accompanying $40/month service!