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Apple iPhone update 1.1.1 offers louder volume, adds iTunes

Apple Inc. on Thursday released iPhone software update version 1.1.1, which adds access to the Wi-Fi iTunes Music Store, the ability to increase the handset's speaker and earpiece volume, TV output, and several other features.

To download the 152MB update, iPhone owners need simply to connect their iPhones to their Mac or PC and click the "Check for update" option in iTunes.

One more warning:

"If you have modified your iPhone's software, applying this software update may result in your iPhone becoming permanently inoperable," Apple re-warned customers in the release notes accompanying the software download. "Making unauthorized modifications to the software on your iPhone violates the iPhone software license agreement, and the inability to use your iPhone due to unauthorized software modifications is not covered under your iPhone's warranty.

Version 1.1.1 of the iPhone software includes new features, bug fixes and supersedes all previous versions, the company added.

New features include:

  • iTunes Wi-Fi Music Store
  • Louder speakerphone and receiver volume
  • Home Button double-click shortcut to phone favorites or music controls
  • Space bar double-tap shortcut to intelligently insert period and space
  • Mail attachments are viewable in portrait and landscape
  • Stocks and cities in Stocks and Weather can be re-ordered
  • Apple Bluetooth Headset battery status in the Status Bar
  • Support for TV Out
  • Preference to turn off EDGE/GPRS when roaming internationally
  • New Passcode lock time intervals
  • Adjustable alert volume

    Security updates

    In addition to the unspecified bug fixes and documented new features, Apple also said the software update includes 10 individual security modifications. According to a detailed list of security related changes posted to the company's support site, seven target the iPhone's mobile version of Safari, two its mobile Mail client, and one its Bluetooth implementation.

    Apple has also updated its iPhone website with a video demonstrating the new features, including the Wi-Fi iTunes Music Store, Ringtones, and more.

    Update not third-party app friendly

    Much to their dismay, several users of the AppleInsider forums who had installed third-party "hacks" or applications on their iPhone — but had not unlocked the device from AT&T's network — report that the software update reverts their handset back to its original intended form.

    Update may delete Notes, Favorites

    In addition, at least one user has experienced an issue where following the update all of his Notes and Favorites had been erased.

    Update:

    AppleInsider reader Will lets us know that another cool feature added to the iPhone with the 1.1.1. update is the ability to play MP3 audio files attached to mail. We tried it and it sure does work.

  • 166 Comments

    pbg4 dude 24 Years · 1603 comments

    Wow, that's pretty cool. Will you report on the differences please?

    AppleInsider 28 Years · 437 comments

    Apple Inc. on Thursday released iPhone software update version 1.1.1, which adds access to the Wi-Fi iTunes Music Store, the ability to increase the handset's speaker and earpiece volume, TV output, and several other features.

    To download the 152MB update, iPhone owners need simply to connect their iPhones to their Mac or PC and click the "Check for update" option in iTunes.

    One more warning:

    "If you have modified your iPhone's software, applying this software update may result in your iPhone becoming permanently inoperable," Apple re-warned customers in the release notes accompanying the software download. "Making unauthorized modifications to the software on your iPhone violates the iPhone software license agreement, and the inability to use your iPhone due to unauthorized software modifications is not covered under your iPhone's warranty.

    Version 1.1.1 of the iPhone software includes new features, bug fixes and supersedes all previous versions, the company added.

    New features include:

    iTunes Wi-Fi Music Store
    Louder speakerphone and receiver volume
    Home Button double-click shortcut to phone favorites or music controls
    Space bar double-tap shortcut to intelligently insert period and space
    Mail attachments are viewable in portrait and landscape
    Stocks and cities in Stocks and Weather can be re-ordered
    Apple Bluetooth Headset battery status in the Status Bar
    Support for TV Out
    Preference to turn off EDGE/GPRS when roaming internationally
    New Passcode lock time intervals
    Adjustable alert volume

    Security updates

    In addition to the unspecified bug fixes and documented new features, Apple also said the software update includes 10 individual security modifications. According to a detailed list of security related changes posted to the company's support site, seven target the iPhone's mobile version of Safari, two its mobile Mail client, and one its Bluetooth implementation.

    Apple has also updated its iPhone website with a video demonstrating the new features, including the Wi-Fi iTunes Music Store, Ringtones, and more.

    Update not third-party app friendly

    Much to their dismay, several users of the AppleInsider forums who had installed third-party "hacks" or applications on their iPhone -- but had not unlocked the device from AT&T's network -- report that the software update reverts their handset back to its original intended form.

    Update may delete Notes, Favorites

    In addition, at least one user has experienced an issue where following the update all of his Notes and Favorites had been erased.

    Update:

    AppleInsider reader Will lets us know that another cool feature added to the iPhone with the 1.1.1. update is the ability to play MP3 audio files attached to mail. We tried it and it sure does work.

    nagromme 23 Years · 2831 comments

    TV out! A big deal-breaker has been removed for me.

    I inch closer to an iPhone purchase...

    dawho9 18 Years · 8 comments

    Quote:
    Originally Posted by nagromme

    TV out! A big deal-breaker has been removed for me.

    I inch closer to an iPhone purchase...

    Here is the complete list. Updating mine now.

    ? iTunes Wi-Fi Music Store
    ? Louder speakerphone and receiver volume
    ? Home Button double-click shortcut to phone favorites or music controls
    ? Space bar double-tap shortcut to intelligently insert period and space
    ? Mail attachments are viewable in portrait and landscape
    ? Stocks and cities in Stocks and Weather can be re-ordered
    ? Apple Bluetooth Headset battery status in the Status Bar
    ? Support for TV Out
    ? Preference to turn off EDGE/GPRS when roaming internationally
    ? New Passcode lock time intervals
    ? Adjustable alert volume

    SpamSandwich 20 Years · 32917 comments

    These sound like intelligent updates. Nice.