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iPhone firmware 2.2 now available

As rumored, and just barely into Friday, Apple has made iPhone firmware 2.2 available. And just like the rumored release date, the feature list seems to mirror what we were expecting. It seems that Google Street View, along with over-the-air podcast downloading has been added. Additionally, the Maps app also offers public transit and walking [...]

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Apple, AT&T continue pro-active approach notifying users of software 2.1

Its been just under a week since Apple released the latest software update for the iPhone, bringing users up to version 2.1 and for plenty of people they could not wait to download it and get it installed. But just as a friendly reminder to those who may not follow the updates as obsessively as we [...]

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Apple, AT&T urging iPhone owners to update to firmware 2.0.2

An unexpected surprise came yesterday afternoon from Apple and AT&T in the form a text message that was urging users to update to the latest firmware. The message was simple and to the point and some believe it was prompted by comments from MSNBC writer Suzanne Choney who urged Apple and AT&T to tell users about [...]

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Apple gets sued over poor iPhone 3G performance

Of course, it was just a matter of time before the first lawsuit came, and I can honestly say I am surprised it has taken so long. However the first lawsuit is being brought on Apple by Jessica Alena Smith, who has filed a complaint and is currently seeking class-action status. According to the complaint [...]

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Apple’s firmware update 2.0.1 relocked some legally unlocked iPhone 3G’s

While there were plenty of people who were taking issue with the fact that the iPhone 2.0.1 firmware re-locked their phone, most of it should have been expected, especially coming from those who unlocked or jailbroke using one of the available tools like Pwnage. Of course even if AT&T here in the US does not [...]

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Firmware 2.0.1 for the iPhone now available through iTunes

The first update for the iPhone has arrived, Apple has just made available firmware 2.0.1 through iTunes. Of course the official word is that this update will take care of some “Bug fixes” but give me some time and I will see what I can dig up. While we are not expecting any new features, we [...]

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Apple offers up iPhone firmware 2.1 to developers, new GPS features and more

We have seen the recent reports of firmware 2.0.1, which should include small bug fixes, and now Apple has also begun testing iPhone firmware 2.1 and it looks as if it will have at least a few welcomed items included. According to some early reports coming from those with access to 2.1 there are some [...]

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