iPhone OS 2.2 Gallery

A few screenshots from iPhone OS 2.2 features.

Turning Auto-Correction On/Off

Podcasts Support in iTunes

Updates to Safari

iPhone Safari still fails Acid3 Tests

Gmail database in Safari

Maps Applications with Google Street View

iPhone Software 2.2 is Now Available

Apple releases iPhone Software 2.2 late Thursday night, following iTunes 8.0.2 release. Apple also updated the iPhone User Manual that includes the direction on how to use the Google Street Views.

iphone_street_view_how_to

iPhone 3G Software 2.2
iPhone1,2_2.2_5G77_Restore.ipsw | 246.4MB

iPhone Software 2.2
iPhone1,1_2.2_5G77_Restore.ipsw | 245.7MB

What’s included in OS 2.2

  • Enhancements to Maps
    – Google Street View*
    – Public transit and walking directions
    – Display address of dropped pins
    – Share location via email
  • Decrease in call setup failures and dropped calls
  • Enhancements to Mail
    – Resolved isolated issues with scheduled fetching of email
    – Improved formatting of wide HTML email
  • Podcasts are now available for download in iTunes application (over Wi-Fi and cellular network)
  • Improved stability and performance of Safari
  • Improved sound quality of Visual Voicemail messages
  • Pressing Home button from any Home screen displays the first Home screen
  • Preference to turn on/off auto-correction in Keyboard Settings

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Security Updates included in iPhone OS 2.2 and iPod OS 2.2
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3318

Richard Solo 1800

Richard Solo 1800 for the iPhone is one great accessory for iPhone users (duh) and cat lovers.

Yes it is a battery pack for the iPhone and it also has a laser pointer built in along with an LED flashlight.

Apple USB Power Adapter In-Store Exchange Process

Apple announced the Ultracompact USB Power Adapter Exchange on September 19th, 2008. There are two ways to get the replacement USB Power Adapter. The first is to request the exchange through the web, and the replacement will be sent through te mail. The second is to exchange the adapter at Apple Retail Store.

  • No appointment is necessary to do an in-store exchange.
  • Bring your iPhone 3G or at least the serial number.
  • Ask Apple Retail Store Concierge to direct you for the exchange, or
  • Walk up to the cashier and ask about the exchange.

The new Ultracompact USB Power Adapter will have a green dot.

Apple Updates iTunes 8.0.1

Apple pushes out iTunes 8.0.1 update late Thursday, primarily adding VoiceOver support to the application.

From iTunes 8.0.1 Release Note:

iTunes 8 and iTunes U are now accessible with VoiceOver on your Mac.

iTunes 8.0.1 improves stability and performance and provides a number of important bug fixes, including:

• Seamlessly plays the current song when creating a new Genius playlist.
• Improves syncing spoken menus to iPod nano.
• Addresses an issue of deleting HD TV episodes when downloading.
• Improves checking for updates from the App Store
• Improves accessibility with VoiceOver.
• Addresses problems syncing Genius results to iPod.

iTunes 8.0.1 is available for Mac OS X 10.4.9 (and above), Windows XP and Windows Vista. iTunes 8.0.1 requires QuickTime 7.5.5 or later.