iPhone and iPod Touch firmware 3.1
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Apple has released iPhone and iPod firmware 3.1 at their “It’s Only Rock and Roll” media event. iPhone OS 3.1 is available as a free download for iPhone users and also iPod touch users who are already running iPhone OS 3.0. iPod touch users running earlier firmware versions can upgrade to iPhone OS 3.1 for $4.95
The highlights of the new firmware include:
- Genius Recommendations for Apps – Get recommendations for apps you might like based on apps you’ve already downloaded.
- Genius Mixes – Have iTunes automatically create mixes based on what’s already in your library. You don’t even have to choose a sample song.1
- Download Ringtones Wirelessly – Choose from thousands of iPhone ringtones on the iTunes Store and buy them with a tap.
- Organize Apps in iTunes – Use iTunes on your computer to drag apps onto virtual Home screens, then sync them to your iPhone.
Other fixes and improvements include:
- Improved syncing for music, movies, TV shows, podcasts, and photos1
- iTunes U content organization1
- Redeem iTunes Gift Cards, codes, and certificates in the App Store
- Display available iTunes account credits in the App Store and iTunes Store
- Save video from Mail and MMS into Camera Roll
- Option to ”Save as new clip” when trimming a video on iPhone 3GS
- Better iPhone 3G Wi-Fi performance when Bluetooth is turned on
- Remotely lock iPhone with a passcode via MobileMe
- Use Voice Control on iPhone 3GS with Bluetooth headsets
- Paste phone numbers into the keypad
- Option to use Home button to turn on accessibility features on iPhone 3GS
- Warn when visiting fraudulent websites in Safari (anti-phishing)
- Improved Exchange calendar syncing and invitation handling
- Fixes issue that cause some app icons to display incorrectly
