So, no major surprises then, as the new iPhone was unveiled today, with the expected 3G upgrade, GPS, new version 2 software, and a hefty price drop to $199 in the US.  Looks-wise, there’s thankfully been no major changes, though it is thicker and with ever-so-slightly more attractive rounder edges. The upgrades to 3G and GPS are welcome, but they really just keep the iPhone in touch with rivals like the Nokia N95/96.  Also on the plus-side is the geo-tagging feature, which stores geographical meta-data in photos taken with the iPhone.  You’ll never have to wonder where you took that shot again!

On the minus side, the camera remains the same with a pithy 2 megapixels and no flash, the bluetooth is still a bit weedily implemented, and there’s still no to-do list in the apps! Mind you, thanks to the new “App Store” and a host of developers clamouring to develop new apps, I suspect there will be a plethora of task related doodahs to choose from very soon.

The Irish situation remains a little rubbish though, as there is still no sign of support for the voicemail feature, O2 will be placing 1Gb download limits on the prices plans (what planet are they on, seriously) and the prices will remain high relative to anywhere else.

So, anyone got a V2 jailbreak yet?

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