Apple outs iPhone firmware 2.2 beta 1

Apple has released the first beta of iPhone firmware 2.2 to developers, and we're hearing that it'll cause your phone to sprout wings, run Android in emulation, connect to fully-operational LTE and WiMAX networks all over the world, and bring world peace. Oh, and it'll be able to copy and paste things you never dreamed possible, like ponies and happiness. On a more serious note, though, no one seems to have a firm grip on exactly what it adds yet -- push notifications are high on the wishlist, as always -- so we'll keep you posted (and you do the same).

[SParklingCYaNide Posted Sep 25th 2008 4:23PM]

There are Two Other HTC Devices and a Windows Mobile phone coming out for
T-MObile in the Next 6 Months in addition to Two New model Blackberry phones,
aside from the KickStart also soon and All are supposed to Support the 3G
Network so they're JUst getting Started Now, FINAlly!!!

- D
Sent via BlackBerry from T-Mobile

[(Unverified) Posted Sep 25th 2008 5:20PM]

I do. Lol

[(Unverified) Posted Sep 25th 2008 9:48PM]

You may now kiss the bride.

[(Unverified) Posted Sep 25th 2008 5:22PM]

Plenty of people.

[(Unverified) Posted Sep 25th 2008 6:01PM]

Expected/Rumored features for iphone OS v2.2

- Improved GPS
- Modified Safari layout (search bar same line as address bar)
- Push Notification

[(Unverified) Posted Sep 25th 2008 7:10PM]

We have been waiting Apple for turn by turn navigation!?! WTH is their deal with that? Most phones either work with something like, telenav, copilot or tomtom. If they added that I would gladly ditch my BB8310. Until then I agree with McLovin!

[Higher Up Posted Sep 25th 2008 10:17PM]

Please add push notification. I really want to be alerted of an IM on AIM when I'm not in the AIM application.

[(Unverified) Posted Sep 25th 2008 10:57PM]

MMS and Video Coming soon Summer 2020

[(Unverified) Posted Sep 27th 2008 12:00AM]

...while rest of the world moves ahead leaving Apple fanboys in dust

[(Unverified) Posted Sep 29th 2008 5:12AM]

Jailbroken iPhones can already do video, and I really don't give a rat's ass about MMS.

[Taylor Yes Taylor Posted Sep 28th 2008 1:07PM]

jailbroken phones can do MMS too!
-Taylor

[(Unverified) Posted Sep 28th 2008 3:09PM]

You can sort-of get around the iPhone's lack of MMS capability by emailing your target cell phone's email address. You can usually find the address format on the carrier's website. It is by no means ideal or a perfect replacement, but it works well enough.

[FireFish Posted Sep 26th 2008 3:59AM]

I just installed 2.2 Beta 1 (5G26) - So far, my AT&T 2.6 in v2.1 is now AT&T 2.8 :-)

Stability is a lot smoother. I think it's all bug fixes & Push Notification framework (invisible at this point).

[FireFish Posted Sep 27th 2008 3:50AM]

Also, Modem version has been upgraded from 2.1.

[(Unverified) Posted Sep 27th 2008 10:39PM]

I just want one thing for my iPhone, and that's the ability to watch videos in Flash format.

[(Unverified) Posted Sep 28th 2008 12:41PM]

Forget everything else just give doc editing and I'm happy, maybe copy/ paste would be nice too

[(Unverified) Posted Sep 29th 2008 2:26AM]

Wait, they're not planning on remote starting of Nissans in 2.2?

[(Unverified) Posted Sep 30th 2008 3:37PM]

Pls father Jobs
Allow us to get copy/paste

[FireFish Posted Oct 3rd 2008 11:21PM]

Uchhh. Don't even ask. I had a bad feeling about 2.2.1. That's why I restored it to my Wife's phone, not mine.

Overall, major performance improvements. However, Maps doesn't work & worst of all, I can't get it back to 2.1.x because of a major baseband update in the upgrade process from 2.1.x to 2.2.x.

Hear more & share ideas on how to get around this problem at:

www.iPhoneYap.com

I'm screwed. LOL