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iPhone 2.1 Update Arrives, Compatibility Issues Surfacing
iPhone 2.1 Update Arrives, Compatibility Issues Surfacing
Apple, today, released the much anticipated iPhone 2.1 firmware update . This is a major update that addresses a number of issues, not the least of which is the app crashing problem plaguing certain users that have lots of 3rd party apps loaded on their device ( myself included ).  ...
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iPhone 2.1 update: the aftermath
Engadget — ... Given that 2.1 patches up some bugs with third-party apps, it comes as no surprise that a few of 'em are apparently breaking with the new firmware (a disappointment, yes, but not a surprise). It sucks that Apple whacked the ball into developers' courts on this one, and we're hoping for the sake of users and devs alike that it's not going to take many sleepless nights of re-coding and debugging to get the affected apps back on the straight and narrow. ...

iPhone 2.1 Reactions and Additional Features
MacRumors : Mac News and Rumors — ... (with screenshots) of additional undocumented changes in the latest iPhone firmware. Some of these findings include: - Pause application installations by tapping on the icon. - Triple clicking on the headset button goes to the previous track - Podcasts listings indicate partially listened to items. - iPod song listings show artist and album name - Improved compatibility with certain bluetooth headsets. Additionally, some 3rd party apps have had compatibility issues with the 2.1 firmware. A list of affected apps has been ...

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During Apple's Special Event today, Steve Jobs had demonstrated built-in Nike+ capabilities for the new iPod Touch running iPhone firmware 2.1. At that time we were not sure if Nike+ iPod Sports kit would work with the iPhone. Based on the information available on Apple's Nike + iPod webpage it ...