When I had reported about Apple's special event on September 9, I had mentioned that the event will be more focused towards music and that its widely speculated that Apple will be releasing new iPod nanos and a new iPod Touch at the event.
I had also mentioned that there are no news or rumors to suggest that there will be any iPhone specific announcements at the event. But looks like we could be in for a surprise.
Ars Technica has just reported that based on their sources in Apple, iPhone firmware 2.1 might also be released on September 9 which could include some surprise new features.
We have already seen four beta versions of iPhone firmware 2.1 (first, second, third, fourth) released to developers of the iPhone Developer Program, the last beta version released three weeks back.
The beta versions of iPhone firmware 2.1 had revealed entries for several commands the firmware does not currently support, including cutting, copying and pasting which indicated that we could see the Copy and Paste feature soon.
Apple had also included new Core Location features which indicates that turn-by-turn GPS on iPhone 3G could become a reality as it can reportedly track your direction and the speed at which you are traveling.
The other interesting development was Apple pulling out its Push Notification Service APIs in the fourth beta version of iPhone firmware 2.1 for "further development" that would have allowed applications to process notifications in the background.
Ars Technica has reported that as per their sources, other than the speculations mentioned above, there were some parts to iPhone firmware 2.1 that were specifically removed from beta versions that were seeded to developers to keep them secret from the world.
The fact that the last beta version of firmware 2.1 was released three weeks back (August 17, 2008) also indicates it could well have been declared the Gold Master in anticipation of the upcoming release.
The surprise element has definitely got me excited and I am looking forward to Apple's special event on September 9th but share the concern raised by Ars Technica that it also means there will be features released in firmware 2.1 that have not been widely tested outside of Apple.
I guess most iPhone users would like to see issues such as dropped calls, slow iPhone syncs, iPhone apps crashing issues, 3G reception issues, Apple Logo Screen of Death problem are resolved in the latest iPhone firmware with new features just as a bonus.
If the news of the iPhone firmware 2.1 has got you worried on the iPhone Hacking front, then you may breathe easy as the iPhone Dev Team had informed us that their Pwnage Tool works with iPhone firmware 2.1 (tested with the beta 1) though we will need to see if it works with the release version of the latest iPhone firmware.
What would you like to see in iPhone firmware 2.1?
[via Ars Technica]
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I'd like to see the slow response of the contacts app fixed. Upon opening it pauses up for a couple of seconds. Kinda annoying when you need an address or phone number quickly. Could be that it's syncing with Mobile Me?
2.02 is out
Woooops sorry I guess this is the old new . I just got a replacement 3G and it must of only been 2.0 so iTunes said there was new software .
I would like to see MMS. Every phone out there has it except the iPhone. Every time someone sends me a picture I have to be like "send it to my email because I have the only phone in the world that cant receive Multimedia text messages. Come on Apple!!!!
i would like to see :-
forward message.
drafts message.
MMS.
send contacts option.
outgoing, incoming calls.
add alert option into notes.
I would like to see:
- individual calender repeat alert option (who knows if I want to repeat every 10 or 15 days?)
- individual calender alert option for events (why I cannot type individual time settings for alert notification?)
- more speed for contacts app & calender app
- real push service (mobileme for iPhone)
- option to disable auto-correction for keyboard (every phone on the world can do so, but the iPhone)
- included real GPS navigation software (like TomTom Navigation)
There are lot more, but Apple won't hear my prayers anyway
Greetz
I would like to see MMS
I would like to see a video camera on the next update…..
Almost every network has an option for both MMS and video…..lets get with the program…..
I'd very much would've loved..
Video camera
a2dp
copy + paste
and MMS
I too have the problem of having friends with MMS.. and they keep trying to send me things! lol
You can take the phone off of auto correction. I also have all the things on my hacked and unhacked phone. Come on people do some research before you complain as it makes you look like idiots.
we shouldn't have to hack our phones to send or receive mms. That's just rediculous to call someone an idiot for not wanting to jump through hoops to send pictures.
I agree Justin, we shouldn't have to hack our phones to get the cool features. But, TBH, the fault doesn't lie with Apple. It's with AT&T, and the other service providers. They want to control as much as possible, and things like tethering, MMS, and the like are all features that require data transfer. Data that they can charge extra for. Still, it makes no sense that if I pay for unlimited data I still can't tether my laptop to the phone. I mean, does it really matter HOW I use the data?
Among the other features listed, COMET is correct in that they are all achievable through hacks, so even if firmware 2.1 doesn't include them, I'll get them anyways. My big beef is really the slow-ass speed of 2.0.x firmwares. The phone takes WAY too long to complete certain functions like dialing, opening apps, and even loading contacts. I want the speed of 1.1.4 please! Gimme that plus the new features and I'll be happy!
OH BTW. Expect an extra announcement regarding the iPhone at the Sept. 9th convention.
I'll leave you all with that.
Cheers!
TJ
I want Flash for Safari!
LOL Dan, that's true. Unfortunately it will be a few more releases before Flash comes to MobileSafari. While the iPhone can certainly handle flash, the network can't necessarily do it too. Security is also an issue, but hackers don't make viruses for Macs unless they're inebriated or retarded so I don't see the problem in using flash.
I find after hacking my iPhone it starts to crash more often. The only reason I hack it is so I can personalize the display of the home screen and change system sounds. I wish apple would give us this freedom I want my phone to stand apart and still be under warranty and not crash as often.
I would like to see the iPhone become a real business phone… Give us a call recorder.
How many time did you wish you could hear that name or number, better yet adress someone told you on the phone this morning…
Nokia do it, Sony-eric do it… But not the iPhone.
What a shame!!!
R
-MMS
-Copy/paste is especially important to me after abandoning my Palm Treo
-flash on safari
Most of all I am annoyed at the time it takes to switch between apps and open contacts.
I have also noticed in 2.0.2 problems with service reception while wi-fi is connected. Anyone else having these problems??
I just want 3G to actually work!
Improvements for Iphone
1. General: Louder speaker & stronger vibrate
2. General: Cut and Paste
3. General: Button to clear fields in Contacts, Calendar, and other tools
4. General: Send/Receive contacts, notes, calendar events to other iPhones
via Bluetooth
5. Phone: Voice dialing
6. Phone: Option on Home page for quickly switching between Edge & 3G
7. Notes: Synchronization of Notes with desktop
8. Notes: Search function
9. Calendar: Year and Month pickers
10. Calendar: User defined repeat options for appointments
11. Calendar: User defined options for alerts
12. Calendar: Search function
13. Contacts: Ability to categorize contacts and filter by category
14. General: Place configurations settings for individual tools within the
tools themselves
Ex.: In Ipod, add sound settings under the More menu to avoid exiting
back to Home screen then Settings. In Photos add slide show settings. Etc.
15. Camera: Auto-Synch Camera Roll with a desktop folder
16. Camera: Add music to slidewhow
Aaaaaand DJman10 wins it with the most descriptive and realistic list of demanded features!
Though, TBH, some of those features you listed are already in MobileMe… like the syncing ones for pics and notes…
Oh, and the 3G iPhone DOES have a better speaker, by far.
But for the rest of your list, great job.
Send that **** to Apple so they can do that. OR BETTER YET: mail it directly to Steve Job's house in Palo Alto, CA.
I'm sure he'd like some input from people that use his phone and AREN'T on his payroll.
A2DP for Blue-tooth would also be nice. Then again, I may just switch to one of the new Rim devices when they come in November. The Iphone is really lacking as far as the feature set.
A2DP for Blue-tooth would also be nice. Then again, I may just switch to one of the new Rim devices when they come in November. The Iphone is really lacking as far as the feature set.