14 DAY TRIAL // Word on the web has it that iPhone users should expect Apple to release a new firmware update for the iPhone OS soon. Sources familiar with Apple's plans claim that the upcoming release will deal with bugs, while a major (2.3) upgrade is in line to bring new functionality.
“After many months of speculation as to what Apple will include in their newest software update, it seems that will yet again not deliver what their customers ask for,” sims5677 writes.
“Just a few days ago, it was disclosed that the 2.2.1 software for the iPhone and iPod Touch family of devices was in the final stages of testing. It is said to be released in the next few weeks. Also disclosed, was some of the new features that were to be included with it. Many of the details are vague, but essentially the 2.2.1 update doesn’t add much,” the poster says.
Reportedly, many iPhone users syncing their devices with a Windows PC have encountered problems. According to the same report, Apple is actively working on resolving slow syncing issues for those syncing to Windows.
Other enchancements include “slight changes to the text messaging interface” and “new e-mail support options [...] for corporate users,” the same post reveals. “There is also a new option being tested that would permit all e-mail messages to be deleted at once, instead of the need to select them individually,” the rumor claims.
As far as the 2.3 software update is concerned, the source claims it has gained knowledge that Apple is working on ways to sync to iTunes via Bluetooth. Just like the missing copy-paste functionality, Bluetooth has long been cried-for among iPhone users. Maybe 2.3 is their lucky break. The source couldn't put its finger on a release date for the 2.3 update.