After many errors, crashes and little word from Apple, the iPod Touch Firmware 2.0 was released late Friday night. The iPhone’s 2.0 firmware was leaked early and a few people got their hands on it. After some problems which included crashes and overall OS instability the version was said to be only for 3G iPhones and the link to is was pulled from many tech sites.
On the bottom of the iPod Touch page on Apple.com Apple states that the features many people bought for $20 Dollars back in January are free with the $10 2.0 upgrade. Many of iPod Touch owners already have the bonus Apps however people who did not purchase this update will get it and the 20 upgrade for a mere $10.
“Get the iPhone 2.0 Software Update for iPod touch, and you also get the new features added in the January ’08 update. Google Maps, Mail, Weather, Web Clips, a customizable Home screen and more.”
To bring mobile reading to the iPod Touch and iPhone ZappTek has announced “Legends” and ebook service. This service will be available for purchase in the Official App Store on July 11th. The App is free however, you do have to purchase the ebooks.
Google has now announced that Google Talk Web App is now available for the iPhone and iPod Touch. Google talk is IM Web Application that was integrated into Gmail. It is used by many people because of the advanced features and customization features.
Many people are catching up on the “Touch Revolution” which started in June 2007 which the first iPhones were sold. After the announcement and development of the iPhone SDK most of its hype focused on mobile gaming. Sony might be stepping into Apple’s territory revealed by a newly released patent showing a touch based gaming platform that could be used as a phone.
We have all been wondering when the official release of the App Store will be released. With early speculations stating that it will be live on the 27th-28th were false. All of the websites had no conformation from the keynote or Steve Jobs himself when it would be released.
Recently Apple reps have commented that this info was tucked away in the iPhone 3G press release. So on July 11, 2008 the iPod Touch version 2.0 will be available for immediate download of $10. Keep us updated on any Apps you found via the App Store and we will highlight and “Outstanding Apps” here on Apple-Touch.com
TG Daily has now reported that the latest iTunes beta (iTunes 7.7) hints at a new free application that will be offered by Apple for iPod Touch and iPhone owners. This application will be named Remote and will allow owners to access iTunes wirelessly from anywhere in their home.
Apple has been hit with a lawsuit stating they infringed the copyright on a touch-based interface. Other companies with similar touch devices were also hit with this lawsuit. These companies include Palm, Panasonic, Fujitsu, Samsung, Nokia and LG.
Will the huge success of Apple’s iPhone and iPod Touch line it makes you wonder what might be next for the “iPhones Little Brother”. Silicon Valley Insider thinks there is enough evidence of the iPod Touch to be updated with some new (Hardware Based) features. Some of these changes include…
Apple really has a hit with the App Store expected to be release at the end of this month. Never before has there been such great interest among developers on such a new platform. Apple has got many companies to join in releasing apps for the iPhone, and as of June 11 Handmark as announce they too will join in developing for the young platform.
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