Apple Seeds 2.1 Software, SDK Update To Developers

Edward Kirk · July 24th, 2008, 09:47 PM

Even before the iPhone 2.0 software was released to the masses, rumors were circulating that 2.0.1 was already in the works. It looks like they have a little more in store than just a routine update, as they have seeded a beta version of iPhone 2.1 Firmware (Beta 1, Build 5F90) to developers.

GearLive reports that in addition to all of the background update goodies you would expect, Apple has also added new Core Location features that track the location and speed the device is traveling, which could possibly make the highly anticipated turn-by-turn GPS directions a reality. They have also included early Push Notifications APIs that will allow applications to process notifications in the background, a feature they promised for September.

Apple also seeded a new version of the SDK. Oddly, this version cannot be used to submit apps to the App Store.

[via GearLive]

bruss147 · July 24th, 2008, 10:19 PM #2

That's not odd. It uses new and changed APIs that aren't available in 2.0. If you develop for 2.1, it can't run on 2.0. However, I just updated to 2.1 and tested that it does run 2.0 apps.

Darn! Just my developed app runs. No apps I got from the app store.

agent6998 · July 24th, 2008, 10:38 PM #3

I need it now!!!! I hate all the glitches in 2.0 and I cannot stand them anymore! >:-O

Kevin Dunahee · July 25th, 2008, 02:56 AM #4

So these would possibly be Apple created turn by turn applications? Kind of makes me wonder what that TomTom rep was saying when he claimed they were working on turn by turn for the iPhone. Time will tell.

July 25th, 2008, 08:34 AM #5

I think we might see ver 2.0.1 released sometime soon then 2.1 will follow after the more than likely September iPod Event if Apple follows the same trend as last year of course

bruss147 · July 25th, 2008, 10:19 AM #6

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Originally Posted by theu4life219

I think we might see ver 2.0.1 released sometime soon then 2.1 will follow after the more than likely September iPod Event if Apple follows the same trend as last year of course

Yeah, I don't think we'll see 2.1 until around September since it has that notification service added in and that doesn't come out until September. I also bet a 2.0.1 comes out to fix some issues before then. Some of the iPod problems I've been having with 2.0 seem to have gone away on 2.1.

theu4life219 · July 25th, 2008, 10:53 AM #7

Quote:

Originally Posted by bruss147

Yeah, I don't think we'll see 2.1 until around September since it has that notification service added in and that doesn't come out until September. I also bet a 2.0.1 comes out to fix some issues before then. Some of the iPod problems I've been having with 2.0 seem to have gone away on 2.1.

Well that's good to hear, how are the apps holding up on 2.1??

warlock · July 25th, 2008, 03:18 PM

I'm looking forward to 2.1...so is everyone else. I'm ready to be able to go though a day with out a complete OS crash... :]

theu4life219 · July 25th, 2008, 04:01 PM #9

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Originally Posted by warlock

I'm looking forward to 2.1...so is everyone else. I'm ready to be able to go though a day with out a complete OS crash... :]

same here but 2.0.1 with bug fixes will be suffice until Sept for me =]

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Edward Kirk WrAdminterizer Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Illinois, USA Posts: 3,084 Thanks: 19 Thanked 26 Times in 25 Posts	Apple Seeds 2.1 Software, SDK Update To Developers - July 24th, 2008, 09:47 PM #1
	<script language="JavaScript" src="http://adserver1.backbeatmedia.com/servlet/ajrotator/13894/222/viewJScript?pool=13886&type=3158&pos=20&zone=5000"></script> Even before the iPhone 2.0 software was released to the masses, rumors were circulating that 2.0.1 was already in the works. It looks like they have a little more in store than just a routine update, as they have seeded a beta version of iPhone 2.1 Firmware (Beta 1, Build 5F90) to developers. GearLive reports that in addition to all of the background update goodies you would expect, Apple has also added new Core Location features that track the location and speed the device is traveling, which could possibly make the highly anticipated turn-by-turn GPS directions a reality. They have also included early Push Notifications APIs that will allow applications to process notifications in the background, a feature they promised for September. Apple also seeded a new version of the SDK. Oddly, this version cannot be used to submit apps to the App Store. [via GearLive] __________________ About my iPhone: iPhone & Color: iPhone 3G 16GB White iPhone Version: 3.0 Computer & OS: MacBook Pro 15", Mac OS X 10.5.4 Twitter

bruss147 iPhone 3G Contest Winner! Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 269 Thanks: 4 Thanked 22 Times in 22 Posts	July 24th, 2008, 10:19 PM #2
	That's not odd. It uses new and changed APIs that aren't available in 2.0. If you develop for 2.1, it can't run on 2.0. However, I just updated to 2.1 and tested that it does run 2.0 apps. Darn! Just my developed app runs. No apps I got from the app store. Last edited by bruss147; July 24th, 2008 at 10:25 PM.

agent6998 Rocks the Board Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Beirut, Lebanon Posts: 194 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	July 24th, 2008, 10:38 PM #3
	I need it now!!!! I hate all the glitches in 2.0 and I cannot stand them anymore! >:-O __________________ About my iPhone: iPhone & Color: iPhone 3G (8 GB) iPhone Version: 3.0 Hacks: Pwn'd and Unlocked Computer & OS: Mac OS 10.5.7 -"I am a social watermelon." -"Then socially speaking, I'm going to eat you."

Kevin Dunahee iPhone 3G Winner Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Metropolis Posts: 507 Thanks: 6 Thanked 19 Times in 18 Posts	July 25th, 2008, 02:56 AM #4
	So these would possibly be Apple created turn by turn applications? Kind of makes me wonder what that TomTom rep was saying when he claimed they were working on turn by turn for the iPhone. Time will tell.

theu4life219 Guest Posts: n/a	July 25th, 2008, 08:34 AM #5
theu4life219 Guest Posts: n/a	I think we might see ver 2.0.1 released sometime soon then 2.1 will follow after the more than likely September iPod Event if Apple follows the same trend as last year of course

warlock Rocks the Board Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 168 Thanks: 3 Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts	im ready...along with everyone else - July 25th, 2008, 03:18 PM #8
	I'm looking forward to 2.1...so is everyone else. I'm ready to be able to go though a day with out a complete OS crash... :] __________________ About my iPhone: iPhone & Color: Black 32GB iPhone 3GS iPhone Version: 3.0 Developer GM Seed Computer & OS: Aluminum MacBook Pro-OS X & iMac 24''-OS X AIM: dirtbikedude2201 www.tmdevteam.com