IPhone Firmware 2.0.1

On August 4, 2008, Apple made the first update for the iPhone 2 available through iTunes. A similar update is also available for the iPod Touch.

Fast Facts

1. Size: 249 MB
2. Official Changelog lists the update as a series of "Bug Fixes"
3. Incompatible with Pwnage tool¹

New Features

1. Ability to drag icons across more than one screen²
2. Faster backups when syncing²
3. Quicker access to address book²

Initial Reactions

• "Is it me, or does flipping pages on the home screen seem faster and smoother?"—Jason Chen (Gizmodo)¹

• "Well, it took its sweet time to install, but things seem a little tighter and snappier all around. We'll give it a day or so of actual usage before we pronounce things A-OK"—Nilay Patel (Engadget)³

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