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Just a little tip if you’re having problems with the Remote Apps on the iPhone or iPod touch.
Symptom:
Remote App can not play a song or media. Error message: “An unknown error occured. Please check your library and try again.”
Solution:
Delete Remote-iTunes share pairing. Disable iTunes sharing, then re-enable it. Re-pair the Remote-iTunes share.
That should do the trick.
Apple released iPhone Software 2.1 in the early Friday morning (September 12th, 2008). I managed to install iPhone Software 2.1 on an iPhone and an iPhone 3G without any problems whatsoever. I use the iPhone as an iPod in Airplane Mode with Wi-Fi turned on. I use the iPhone 3G as a phone, and I set the GPS and 3G network on.
I fully charged the iPhone 3G around noon time, and using it as I’d use it everyday. Phone calls, emails, the internet, picture-taking, maps, GPS, and iPod. It is around 10:00PM as I’m writing this, and it has been 10 hours since I’ve fully-charged the iPhone 3G. I did connect it to my MacBook Pro several times to transfer some music and podcasts. A disclosure that the iPhone was connected to power source during the period, but not long enough to put a lot of charge in the battery. At this point, the iPhone 3G warned that there were 20% of charge left.
Prior to iPhone Software 2.1, I’d be lucky to get 4 hours out of a fully charged iPhone 3G, with the same usage pattern sans the iPod part. With iPhone Software 2.1, it seems that Apple manages to improve the power management.
Another improvement that I noticed is that the iPhone 3G is now a lot more stable. Previously I was unable to use play audio and use Safari or Mail or Maps without having the iPod randomly stoppping. Applications crashes whenever the iPod is playing too. With iPhone Software 2.1, slight pause occured only when the GPS is turned on and Maps is fetching some data.
Other notable improvements are the Address Book performance and synching, 3G connectivity, Apps stability, and keyboard responsiveness.
There are still a lot to explore in iPhone Software 2.1, and what I am experiencing so far is still anecdotal. I need more time to findo out more about this software update.
As promised, Apple releases iPhone Software 2.1 today. The update is available through iTunes 8.
iPhone OS 2.1 for iPod touch and iPhone is available through iTunes (installation of iTunes 8 is required).
iPhone Software 2.1 for iPhone – iPhone1,1_2.1_5F136_Restore.ipsw 231MB
iPhone Software 2.1 for iPhone 3G – iPhone1,2_2.1_5F136_Restore.ipsw 237.8MB
iPhone Software 2.1 for iPod touch – iPod1,1_2.1_5F137_Restore.ipsw 239.5MB
Before you upgrade to iPhone Software 2.1, you might want to do the followings:
If your iPhone is having trouble doing any of the above, it might indicate problems with your current iPhone. Please proceed with caution.
Security Updates included in iPhone Software 2.1 release notes can be found here.
Based on some unconfirmed chatters, Apple is planning to release numbers of software updates in the next few weeks.
Remember, that these are unconfirmed informations.
As a reminder, Apple has scheduled iPhone Software 2.1 release date on Friday September 12th, 2008.
Watch “Let’s Rock” Keynote stream, QuickTime 7 is required.
“Let’s Rock” Keynote is now available in “Apple Keynote” Podcast. (U.S.A. iTunes Store)
If you already subscribed to the podcast, refresh it and it will strat downloading the Keynote.
Hot off the heels of “Let’s Rock” event and following the release of iTunes 8, Apple releases QuickTime 7.5.5 and Front Row 2.1.6 today.
QuickTime 7.5.5 is available for Mac OS X and Windows XP/Vista.
QuickTime 7.5.5 includes changes that increase reliability, improve application compatibility and enhance security.
This release is recommended for all QuickTime 7 users.
For detailed information on the security content of this update, please visit this website: http://www.info.apple.com/kbnum/n61798.
Front Row 2.1.6 update provides improved iTunes 8.0 compatibility and bug fixes.
Both updates are currently available through Apple Software Updates. Direct link will be posted when made available.
As promised, iTunes 8 is available for download. Apple has also updated iTunes Terms of Service dated September 04th, 2008.
What’s new in iTunes 8
iTunes 8 includes Genius, which makes playlists from songs in your library that go great together. Genius also includes Genius sidebar, which recommends music from the iTunes Store that you don’t already have.
With iTunes 8, browse your artists and albums visually with the new Grid view; download your favorite TV shows in HD quality from the iTunes Store; sync your media with iPod nano (4th generation), iPod classic (120GB), and iPod touch (2nd generation); and enjoy a stunning new music visualizer.
iTunes 8 and iTunes U are now accessible with VoiceOver on your Mac.
More info to follow.