News Archive for 08/07/10

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iPhone 2.0 firmware, guide

07/10, 1:35pm

Apple posts iPhone 2.0 firmware, upgrade guide

Apple has quietly released the iPhone 2.0 firmware, work has uncovered. Though not officially announced, or yet distributed through iTunes 7.7, the IPSW file can now be downloaded directly from an Apple server. The firmware enables both native applications and access to the App Store; installing it at this stage, however, is only recommended for advanced users familiar with manually synching such updates. A fresh installation of the v2.0 software takes approximately 20 minutes; normal distribution methods should begin by Friday morning.

iPhone Apps Store 500+

07/10, 1:15pm

Over 500 applications in iPhone Apps store, 25% free

Steve Jobs says Apple has over 500 iPhone applications in its just-launched iPhone Apps Store. Pinch Media is reporting the number is 552 applications, with 417 available for a cost, while 135 are free, a nearly 25 percent ratio of free applications. Paid applications are ranging in price from $0.99 to $69.99, with price points at $1 (85 applications), $10 (82 applications), and $5 (62 applications) appearing most often. See the graph below for a range of applications per price point.

Belkin GoStudio

07/10, 12:40pm

Belkin preps GoStudio podcaster for iPod

Belkin today rounded out its announcements with the formal launch of the GoStudio. Effectively an all-in-one podcast studio, the hand-portable device has built-in stereo microphones and records audio directly to newer click wheel iPods as the storage medium. By tapping the iPod's built-in audio recording features, the GoStudio offloads the software work to the iPod and also lets it immediately play back recordings through integrated speakers on the GoStudio. Users can also mix in some or all the audio from up to two XLR microphones (with quarter-inch support) or a single 3.5mm microphone.

Apple TV 2.1 update

07/10, 10:00am

Apple posts Apple TV 2.1, iPhone Web Config updates

Apple has released a new software update for the Apple TV. The v2.1 patch must generally be installed directly from the device, but is intended to support technologies outside of the product, most notably the MobileMe online service. The nature of the MobileMe support is unspecified, but is believed to be photo sharing, as most other MobileMe content has no use on an Apple TV.

App Store, MobileMe live

07/10, 9:05am

App Store, MobileMe go live

In tandem with the release of iTunes 7.7, Apple has formally launched both its MobileMe online service and the iTunes App Store. The former is a dramatic revision of .Mac, emphasizing content sync between computers, handhelds and the web; push e-mail is also integrated. Existing .Mac subscribers can sign in at me.com with their old usernames and passwords, but some are reporting slow access, likely due to a large influx of visitors. Others are reporting prompts from Apple to install the "OS X Update for MobileMe," though this has not yet appeared via Software Update.