[1] iPhone OS 3 added a system-wide "cut, copy, and paste" feature, allowing users to more easily move content.

It also introduced Spotlight, a search indexing feature designed to help users locate specific information on their device, such as contacts, email messages or apps.

The home screen was expanded to let users add up to 11 pages, showcasing a total of 180 apps.

iPhone OS 3 introduced a "cut, copy, and paste" bubble dialog when users press and hold text.

[10][11] iPhone OS 3 was the last major version of iOS for which there was a charge for iPod Touch users to upgrade.