• 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.

• 1. Size: 249 MB
  2. Official Changelog lists the update as a series of "Bug Fixes"
  3. Incompatible with Pwnage toolGizmodo: iPhone Update Now Available (August 4, 2008)

• New Features

  1. Ability to drag icons across more than one screenApple Insider: Apple releases iPhone 2.0.1 Software Update (August 4, 2008)
  2. Faster backups when syncingApple Insider: Apple releases iPhone 2.0.1 Software Update (August 4, 2008)
  3. Quicker access to address bookApple Insider: Apple releases iPhone 2.0.1 Software Update (August 4, 2008)

• Initial Reactions

  • "Is it me, or does flipping pages on the home screen seem faster and smoother?"—Jason Chen (Gizmodo)Gizmodo: iPhone Update Now Available (August 4, 2008)

  • "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)Engadget: iPhone 2.0.1 Now Available Through iTunes (August 4, 2008)

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