So, Firmware 2.0

[Daniel93]

I was wondering, What do I have to do to upgrade my Ipod touch to 2.0 I know it costs like 20 bucks, but I need the information.

[patrickj]

The cost is $9.95 I'm pretty sure.

Don't think anyone knows just yet exactly what the process will be for Touch users - assume once you pay your money, you'll get a very similar update file to the one iPhone users get ...

[Daniel93]

Can anybody list the new stuff that Ipod will get?

[acosmichippo]

mobileme syncing, mail, calendar, maps, exchange support... maybe more.

for what it's worth i think it's crappy you have to pay to get it.

[Daniel93]

10 bucks isn't much....

[Lincoln]

The 2.0 software for the iPod Touch is exactly the same, except the pricing. While $10 is a bit steep, I'd gladly pay for it due to all the features it adds, providing I had a Touch.

- John

[acosmichippo]

10 dollars is infinitely more than i will have to pay to get it on my iphone... i'd consider that a lot.

[patrickj]

The 2.0 software for the iPod Touch is exactly the same, except the pricing. While $10 is a bit steep, I'd gladly pay for it due to all the features it adds, providing I had a Touch.

- John

I think the vast majority of the 2.0 features, plus Exchange / MobileMe support etc. should be on it, but think some of the things like GPS are not going to be on the Touch ...

[Lincoln]

True, but if I have to pay $10 to get the AppStore, so be it.

- John

[patrickj]

True, but if I have to pay $10 to get the AppStore, so be it.

- John

Oh, absolutely. If I was a Touch owner, I'd pay that no worries. The 2.0 software and the App Store are the really huge moves forward, much moreso than just the 3G model IMO ...

[acosmichippo]

i just think it's an unfair double-standard. they already have the software ready to go... it's not like it will take them a significant amount of resources to adapt the 2.0 software for Touches...

not to mention, the main reasons Touch users will want the upgrade is for A) the app store; and B) mobileMe syncing... BOTH of which will bring TONS of income to apple anyway.

And it's not just unnecessary; it's a MISTAKE. Why pay for the update (and, thus, other apple services) when you can get tons of cool stuff for free already through jailbreaking?

[patrickj]

i just think it's an unfair double-standard. they already have the software ready to go... it's not like it will take them a significant amount of resources to adapt the 2.0 software for Touches...

not to mention, the main reasons Touch users will want the upgrade is for A) the app store; and B) mobileMe syncing... BOTH of which will bring TONS of income to apple anyway.

And it's not just unnecessary; it's a MISTAKE. Why pay for the update (and, thus, other apple services) when you can get tons of cool stuff for free already through jailbreaking?

I agree with all but your last sentence. I would seriously object in principle to the charge, like you, but I would still end up thinking the benefits of it outweigh my objections to it.

Also, much as I have loved and enjoyed many JB apps, I don't think they'll stand up so well to the App Store onslaught in coming months ...

[coasts]

Also, much as I have loved and enjoyed many JB apps, I don't think they'll stand up so well to the App Store onslaught in coming months ...

agreed. many of the jailbreak apps are more of a novelty. im hoping the app store adds some good games and business functions. id like to shed my blackberry once and for all.

[patrickj]

agreed. many of the jailbreak apps are more of a novelty. im hoping the app store adds some good games and business functions. id like to shed my blackberry once and for all.

I bet you'll be able to. Think there will be tons of good business / productivity apps very soon. And games too.

[hitrho5]

it will probably like 1.1.3.

you click update on itunes and after it finishes, you look for the software upgrade and but it. it is $9.95, the price was lowered. last time it was $20

Features:

-App Store
-Enterprise Support (Microsoft Exchange in email)
-MobileMe support (similar to .mac/check apple for prices)
-better mail management
-contacts search (if you have many contacts, you can find a specific one faster)
-more languages (16, i think)
-reads MIcrosoft PowerPoint & iWork files
-Scientific calculator

I hope this helps. I can't wait for the iphone 3G! If you want more information, watch the keynote on apple.com/iphone

[Zertilux]

@hitrho5
you confused me on the part where you said how to upgrade. Im new to this upgrade, and i dont understand what you said. There is the upgrade part on the information screen, so what about the "after it finishes, you look for the software upgrade and but it." what do you mean?

[Daniel93]

I guess he meant that iTunes automatically searches for new software like any other time and then you install it after you make the payment (I think you need your iTunes store account).

[Zertilux]

Oh, thanks, I get it now

[hitrho5]

Here's what you do:

1: go to itunes and connect iPod/iPhone.
2: click "update" on the screen with your device's information. This will get you the 2.0 firmware, but nothing in your iPod will change.
3: Go to iTunes music store and look for the software upgrade. it costs $9.95.
4: buy upgrade. After it is installed one your iPod, sync it with itunes.
5: Enjoy all the features of 2.0 :)

[Zertilux]

cool, but do you have to sync?

[Kriss]

It's probably pointless to speculate on what might be for the ipod touch software but I can tell you what my experience has been so far. Today at 1400EST I upgraded to iTunes 7.7 and the Apps Store was not readily visible. I also checked for updates for my ipod touch and it said I'm running the latest firmware. I did purchase the additional software that was released recently to enable the additional features but that was approx. a month ago. To remedy the issue of the Apps Store not showing in iTunes, I simply searched for a new app IE: Super Monkey Balll, went to the developers home page, then in iTunes clicked on the Apps Store button at the top of the screen. This added the Apps Store to my iTunes home page. I tried to download and install the remote control software and it said I downloaded it successfully but it was no where to be found. This is because the 2.0 software is required to install it. The update I installed to purchase the additional apps, did not constitute the 2.0 software update. I looked for an update, even to purchase, thinking that I needed to download something for the touch but there is nothing showing available at this time.

I imagine when the iPhone3G is released, the 2.0 software update will be available (again..speculation). I will be camping out tonight to get the new iPhone so I guess I'll find out when everybody else does.

[Daniel93]

Wasn't supposed to be released yesterday?

[401402]

the remote app kicks ass!what a cool feature!!!!!

[patrickj]

the remote app kicks ass!what a cool feature!!!!!

Yeah it really does - simple, but so much fun.