Wednesday, September 08, 2010

Apple releases new iPhone software with features, bug fixes

Apple today has released its iOS 4.1 software for the iPhone and iPod Touch. Users can download the release by connecting their iPhone to their computer and visiting iTunes.

The new iPod Touch units, recently redesigned, are shipping with the new hardware.

iOS 4.1 fixes promixity sensor bugs, bluetooth issues and a problem where the old 3G iPhone slowed down with the new operating system. Users will be able to upload HD video over WiFI, rent TV shows and Apple's Game Center debuts for supported devices (no iPhone 3G here guys).

A new feature is High Dynamic Range Photos. Users tap a button and the camera takes three photos in rapid succession. One will be shot in normal exposure plus one that is underdeveloped and one over exposed. It then combines the three to produce an "HDR" photo. The normal and HDR photos are both kept in the camera roll.

GameCenter is used for multi-player games and allows you to challenge friends or auto-match you with players. Gamers can compare scores and see popular games.

6 comments:

Anonymous said...

Who's got time for games and gadgets ? I'm spending all of my hours trying to find a job.

Anonymous said...

My 3rd gen itouch says that I have the current software. 4.0.2

Anonymous said...

Who's got time for games and gadgets ?

So get off the internet and go look for one!!!

Anonymous said...

"My 3rd gen itouch says that I have the current software. 4.0.2"

Do a check for updates on iTunes and the new version will come up.

Anonymous said...

Hey LW thanks for this. Just updated my 3G iPhone and it works like it used to. Not a brick anymore!

Serena said...

Thanks for posting this. Updating my 3gs now.