More WWDC Tidbits: iPhone 3G S Oleophobic Screen, "Find My iPhone" Live

MacRumors · Jun 10, 2009, 09:35 AM

A couple of other minor items we've found worthy of mentioning have popped up in the excitement of Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference.

- iPhone 3G S Oleophobic Screen Coating: A number of readers have pointed out that Apple's tech specs page for the new iPhone 3G S mentions that the device's screen includes a "fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating". Fingerprint smudges on the iPhone's screen have been a minor but frequent complaint from users.

Apple's iPhone cleaning instructions also differentiate between the iPhone 3G S and earlier models. While Apple recommends that original iPhone and iPhone 3G screens be cleaned with a "soft, slightly damp, lint-free cloth", the iPhone 3G S's oleophobic coating allows users to clean their screen with a dry cloth, simplifying the cleaning process and reducing potential moisture damage.

- "Find My iPhone" Live: One of the iPhone OS 3.0 features previewed during Monday's keynote was "Find My iPhone", which allows MobileMe customers to track the location of their lost iPhone, send alerts to the device in order to assist with recovery, and to perform remote wipes for data security. Several readers have reported that the feature is already live for those with iPhone OS 3.0 installed, and Engadget offers a video demo illustrating the feature. In addition to a text alert, the lost device emits a pinging sound upon receipt of a message sent via the MobileMe interface, even if the iPhone is set to silent mode.

Article Link: More WWDC Tidbits: iPhone 3G S Oleophobic Screen, "Find My iPhone" Live

kas23 · Jun 10, 2009, 09:38 AM

Fingerprint-resistant? There are people out there that don't use a screen-protector?

JayLenochiniMac · Jun 10, 2009, 09:41 AM

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Originally Posted by kas23

Fingerprint-resistant? There are people out there that don't use a screen-protector?

Plenty of us carry our phones naked.

appledude222 · Jun 10, 2009, 09:45 AM

I can't wait for that "find my iphone" feature.

zizo79 · Jun 10, 2009, 09:45 AM

I got ZAGG on mine

Diode · Jun 10, 2009, 09:47 AM

Heh find my iphone works pretty good. I found myself with it!

iMouse · Jun 10, 2009, 09:48 AM

Does this coating extend over the whole phone?

I carry my Gen 1 naked and keep it holstered with the back open for viewing.

Been showing off its sexiness since June 2007.

talkingfuture · Jun 10, 2009, 09:48 AM

The oleophobic coating is a great idea. I wish my iPod touch had it.

BornAgainMac · Jun 10, 2009, 09:49 AM

If the battery is dead, you are out of luck.

Peace · Jun 10, 2009, 09:50 AM

Find My iPhone works great inside you house!! I lost mine yesterday so I went to my me website and sent a message to it and lo and behold it was beaming a cool pinging sound right from inside my couch!!

Herrow · Jun 10, 2009, 09:52 AM

Does this coating reduce the durability of the standard glass?

I wipe down my iPhone with this cleaning cloth everyday.

autrefois · Jun 10, 2009, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by MacRumors

the device's screen includes a "fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating". Fingerprint smudges on the iPhone's screen have been a minor but frequent complaint from users.

The new iPhone is oleophobic? Why is the iPhone 3G S afraid of margarine?

But seriously, that's great news that they've worked on this. I'm surprised they didn't spend more time emphasizing this aspect (maybe because they're still going to sell the margarine-loving, original iPhone 3G??). I have my iPhone with a screen protector and case, but I know not everyone does.

PS Before I get replies pointing this out, I know oleo refers to oil, hence the smiley.

ipoppy · Jun 10, 2009, 09:59 AM

Hmm... is iPhone need to be switch on in order to see it or to use remote wipe feature? I heard that some mobile phones can be tracked in switched off mode as long as battery remain attached to phone.

autrefois · Jun 10, 2009, 10:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Peace

Find My iPhone works great inside you house!! I lost mine yesterday so I went to my me website and sent a message to it and lo and behold it was beaming a cool pinging sound right from inside my couch!!

Great to hear that it works well.

The Find my iPhone feature may turn out to be one of the most useful ones for people (for those who have MobileMe, anyway. I knew MobileMe would come in handy sometime!).

iGary · Jun 10, 2009, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Peace

Find My iPhone works great inside you house!! I lost mine yesterday so I went to my me website and sent a message to it and lo and behold it was beaming a cool pinging sound right from inside my couch!!

Works perfectly for me, too.

Nice feature for MobileMe members.

Howardchief · Jun 10, 2009, 10:06 AM

Can someone tell me if this is the same resolution as previous models? I think it is, but I don't know where to check.

puliaficoc20 · Jun 10, 2009, 10:11 AM

So yeah the Find My iPhone is probably one of the best features. I sometimes lose my phone in the couch, car, and what not and instead of spending 30 minutes looking for it. It will take like 2 minutes to do.

I need to get my mom to get this though. She lost her phone at the gym. She thought someone stole it, only a week after getting her new iphone. so she had them put a hold on the account so pretty much whoever got it cant get any phone calls or make them. She should have waited so she could of tried contacting the person. Low and behold two days later they find the phone behind the garbage can at the gym. If she had that it would have taken a couple minutes to find the phone.

Best release this year at the WWDC, suprised ATT was ready for this

hefeglass · Jun 10, 2009, 10:11 AM

im not even going to check and i can tell you YES

Roy Hobbs · Jun 10, 2009, 10:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kas23

Fingerprint-resistant? There are people out there that don't use a screen-protector?

I've had my orginal iPhone 2G for almost 2 years. No screen protector and no case. It still looks almost perfect.

I still don't know why everyone uses a case and/or screen protectors. This phone has held up better than anyphone I have previously had

MacVixen · Jun 10, 2009, 10:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by iGary

Works perfectly for me, too.

Nice feature for MobileMe members.

Silly questions, but how are y'all getting this feature to work already? I don't have the option on my phone to enable it and I didn't see it in MobileMe when I logged in last night... Is this part of the latest software update??

gnortenjones · Jun 10, 2009, 10:16 AM

I'm seriously considering getting Mobileme just for the find my phone/remote wipe feature. I have tons of person data on my phone, and have become a bit paranoid about it being stolen/lost.

If you don't have mobile me, and your phone is stolen, can AT&T/Apple remote wipe it?

Tubink · Jun 10, 2009, 10:16 AM

This coating is making me wonder if the 3G screen protector will work...

gnortenjones · Jun 10, 2009, 10:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Roy Hobbs

I've had my orginal iPhone 2G for almost 2 years. No screen protector and no case. It still looks almost perfect.

I still don't know why everyone uses a case and/or screen protectors. This phone has held up better than anyphone I have previously had

I've had a case on mine since buying it 6 months ago. Yesterday I took the case off because of dust collection, and realized how much bulk it was adding, and how comfortable the phone is without it, and began wondering why I was using the case. It's a phone, not a faberge egg.

So I've decided to go naked.

nkawtg72 · Jun 10, 2009, 10:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MacVixen

Silly questions, but how are y'all getting this feature to work already? I don't have the option on my phone to enable it and I didn't see it in MobileMe when I logged in last night... Is this part of the latest software update??

technically they would have it because they had access to the developers release of iPhone 3.0

Find My iPhone is appearing in the Account section of Me.com already.

I've not seen or heard mention of this previously, but Find My iPhone will also support iPod Touch. This is mentioned on the Find My iPhone page at Me.com

mdntcallr · Jun 10, 2009, 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by BornAgainMac

If the battery is dead, you are out of luck.

definitely... been a bunch of times i wished i could swap the battery to a full one.

As for the FIND MY IPHONE and REMOTE ERASE FUNCTION.... got a question

1- if you wipe your data remotely, can you still find the iphone and track it? i would hate to have to choose between the two in order to protect your data or find a missing or stolen iphone.

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MacRumors macrumors bot Join Date: Apr 2001	More WWDC Tidbits: iPhone 3G S Oleophobic Screen, "Find My iPhone" Live A couple of other minor items we've found worthy of mentioning have popped up in the excitement of Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference. - iPhone 3G S Oleophobic Screen Coating: A number of readers have pointed out that Apple's tech specs page for the new iPhone 3G S mentions that the device's screen includes a "fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating". Fingerprint smudges on the iPhone's screen have been a minor but frequent complaint from users. Apple's iPhone cleaning instructions also differentiate between the iPhone 3G S and earlier models. While Apple recommends that original iPhone and iPhone 3G screens be cleaned with a "soft, slightly damp, lint-free cloth", the iPhone 3G S's oleophobic coating allows users to clean their screen with a dry cloth, simplifying the cleaning process and reducing potential moisture damage. - "Find My iPhone" Live: One of the iPhone OS 3.0 features previewed during Monday's keynote was "Find My iPhone", which allows MobileMe customers to track the location of their lost iPhone, send alerts to the device in order to assist with recovery, and to perform remote wipes for data security. Several readers have reported that the feature is already live for those with iPhone OS 3.0 installed, and Engadget offers a video demo illustrating the feature. In addition to a text alert, the lost device emits a pinging sound upon receipt of a message sent via the MobileMe interface, even if the iPhone is set to silent mode. Article Link: More WWDC Tidbits: iPhone 3G S Oleophobic Screen, "Find My iPhone" Live
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Peace macrumors P6 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Space--The ONLY Frontier	Find My iPhone works great inside you house!! I lost mine yesterday so I went to my me website and sent a message to it and lo and behold it was beaming a cool pinging sound right from inside my couch!!
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Herrow macrumors regular Join Date: Jul 2008	Does this coating reduce the durability of the standard glass? I wipe down my iPhone with this cleaning cloth everyday.
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Howardchief macrumors regular Join Date: Jun 2008	Can someone tell me if this is the same resolution as previous models? I think it is, but I don't know where to check.
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puliaficoc20 Guest Join Date: Oct 2008	So yeah the Find My iPhone is probably one of the best features. I sometimes lose my phone in the couch, car, and what not and instead of spending 30 minutes looking for it. It will take like 2 minutes to do. I need to get my mom to get this though. She lost her phone at the gym. She thought someone stole it, only a week after getting her new iphone. so she had them put a hold on the account so pretty much whoever got it cant get any phone calls or make them. She should have waited so she could of tried contacting the person. Low and behold two days later they find the phone behind the garbage can at the gym. If she had that it would have taken a couple minutes to find the phone. Best release this year at the WWDC, suprised ATT was ready for this
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hefeglass macrumors 6502a Join Date: Apr 2009	im not even going to check and i can tell you YES
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gnortenjones macrumors regular Join Date: Jan 2008	I'm seriously considering getting Mobileme just for the find my phone/remote wipe feature. I have tons of person data on my phone, and have become a bit paranoid about it being stolen/lost. If you don't have mobile me, and your phone is stolen, can AT&T/Apple remote wipe it?
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Tubink macrumors regular Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Reading, PA	This coating is making me wonder if the 3G screen protector will work...
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