-
- Announced: March 6, 2008
- Initial release date: June, 2008
- Delayed to July, 2008
- Official release date: July 11, 2008
- Released as the iPhone 2.0 firmware upgrade
- Apple released an early beta version for independent developers to create iPhone applications
- Beta version was unlocked within hours of its release
- Group responsible: iPhone Dev Team
-
-
Apple announced in March, 2008 that it would soon be releasing a software update for its line of iPhones. The update enhances the device's Wireless Networks capabilities and security features, and also adds support for more productivity software like Microsoft Office and iWork. The 2.0 software update also includes the iPhone SDK, tools to help developers design iPhone Applications. The update was finally released in July, 2008 as the iPhone 2.0 firmware update package.
-
New Features in the iPhone 2.0 Software Update
- Access to iPhone SDK tools
- Content controls for parents
- Integration with Apple's MobileMe service
- Support for ActiveSync's calendar-sharing, photo-sharing and push mail functions
- Full support for iWork documents
- Full support for Microsoft Office documents
- Bulk e-mail deletion and moving capabilities
- Secure VPN service from Cisco
- TypePad for the iPhone
- Scientific calculator functionApple: Apple Announces iPhone 2.0 Software Beta (March 6, 2008)
- Chinese and Japanese character recognitionEngadget: iPhone 2.0 free in early July for all iPhone owners, $9.95 for iPod touch (June 9, 2008)
-
-
IPhone 2.0 Software Update Questions
If I have the first iPhone will I be able to download the 3.0 Software Update and get the new applications? 1 AnswerYou will be able to update your original iPhone with the new OS 3. Some features may be unavailable due to hardware limitations of this early iPhone. For detail... read more
Suggestion: "Last Updated" on Mahalo 2.0 pages 6 AnswersThis is how I suggested it. We are aware of the need for this feature and I am sure it will get implemented sooner then later. http://www.flickr.com/photos/3374... read more
What is the process for a Mahalo 2.0 page management expiring? 2 Answers"As page manager, you will be required to make at least one significant contribution to your page every 10 days. If you do not make any significant edits to you... read more
Can someone please name some survey software that is CLF2.0 Compliant? 2 AnswersFluid Surveys states that they are fully 2.0 compliant http://blog.fluidsurveys.com/2009/04/17/fluidsurveys-clf20-compliant-survey-software/ The flowing informa... read more