Mail / Attachments iphone 3G

Hi,
Just got new 3G Iphone, all very nice but does anyone know if the new expected software will allow better mail box management (no subfolders unless you use me mobile etc)a drag n drop facility or being able to save email attachments to files rather than leaving them in the one single mail box etc or is the Iphone not really aimed at that market and i may have bought the wrong phone.
Many thanks
Labman7

Page 51 of the users guide explains how to view attachments:
http://manuals.info.apple.com/enUS/iPhone_UserGuide.pdf
You should just tap on the attachment and it will open.

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