iPhone 2.0 Firmware Due Friday?

MacRumors · 12:08 PM

Gizmodo claims that the iPhone 2.0 Firmware could hit Golden Master this Friday. The Golden Master version is the final shipping version of a product, which means we could also see the 2.0 Firmware released as soon as this Friday. Gizmodo warns that the date is tentative, but falls in line with Apple's original plans to deliver the 2.0 Firmware by late June. At WWDC, however, Steve Jobs revised the release date to "early July".

The 2.0 Firmware will be available for free for existing iPhone owners and as a $9.99 update for iPod Touch users. The biggest new features of the 2.0 Firmware include Exchange/Enterprise support and 3rd party application support, but Steve Jobs also highlighted a number of additional improvements during the 2008 WWDC keynote. These include: contact search, iWork document support, Office documents (Word, Excel, and now PowerPoint) support, bulk delete & move for messages, scientific calculator, parental controls and additional language support.

Of note, even if the 2.0 Firmware is ready for delivery, we've heard that the App Store is still undergoing active development, so the entire release could be delayed until it is ready.

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iStefmac · Jun 25, 2008, 10:31 AM

There is absolutely no way that 2.0 and the app store will be available at different times.

Absolutely no way.

bobbleheadbob · 10:49 AM

Good news. Can't wait. The sooner the better, IMO.

What I really want to know more about in advance is the cost of the new iPhone plans (data, SMS, any other changes in pricing, etc.). I'd like to make a decision about upgrading the phone in advance of the launch.

Plus my daughter won't stop bugging me to get a new one so that she can claim my current iPhone!

ardent11 · Jun 25, 2008, 10:35 AM

Well if I do remember correctly, there was something about a 27th release date for the firmware on the Australian iPhone page.

macfan881 · Jun 25, 2008, 10:35 AM

who gave this a negative this is good news i cant wait to have 2.0 for my ipod touch MLB at bat here i come

Shasterball · Jun 25, 2008, 10:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by macfan881

who gave this a negative this is good news i cant wait to have 2.0 for my ipod touch MLB at bat here i come

Not me. But perhaps someone who is weary of speculation?

Apple Ink · Jun 25, 2008, 10:39 AM

Gr8! Any chance MobileMe's also sometime near!!!

alywa · Jun 25, 2008, 10:40 AM

I can't wait. I am so looking forward to seeing what developers have been up to for the iPhone. The app store sounds like it is going to be a great thing.

Even if it is delayed a little bit, we know it will be ready to go by July 11th (at the latest)... can't imagine the iPhone 3G launching without it (would be a huge PR blunder).

Rojo · Jun 25, 2008, 10:40 AM

Ok - so delivering 2.0 early but waiting on the App Store makes sense, I guess. But man!! I want those apps!!!

maverick808 · Jun 25, 2008, 10:40 AM

I doubt this will happen. They'll wait until the app store is ready and do the firmware and app store at the same time. It'd be confusing for end users to have an app store icon but not be able to use it.

amusiccale · Jun 25, 2008, 10:40 AM

This would clarify the mysterious reason that Macmall's ipod sale lasts until Thursday night of this week. And the rumors circulating about the 27th as a release date of some sort. But when something's not a Tuesday, well, that's a little out of pattern. Not that I'm complaining.

iscripter · Jun 25, 2008, 10:47 AM

This is great! I was so disappointed when they did not release iPhone firmware 2.0 at WWDC. I would still hesitate to install it though since it might reduce the value of my iPhone when I sell it to get the new one next month. People are going to be paying through the nose to get a easily unlockable iPhone with firmware 1.1.4.

earnjam · Jun 25, 2008, 10:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by maverick808

It'd be confusing for end users to have an app store icon but not be able to use it.

there wouldn't be an icon if it wasn't ready to go...

sdschwendener · Jun 25, 2008, 10:51 AM

Normally I am an optimist. But ever since WWDC I have been very skeptical that it will get release this month.

Especially if Giz is the one making these claims.

But we shall see. I cant wait (really for the appstore)

kabunaru · Jun 25, 2008, 10:51 AM

And along with Mac OS 10.5.4 too, right?

Shasterball · Jun 25, 2008, 10:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by maverick808

I doubt this will happen. They'll wait until the app store is ready and do the firmware and app store at the same time. It'd be confusing for end users to have an app store icon but not be able to use it.

I agree. I would be pretty annoying to have a link to a non-existent store.

stagi · Jun 25, 2008, 10:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by maverick808

I doubt this will happen. They'll wait until the app store is ready and do the firmware and app store at the same time. It'd be confusing for end users to have an app store icon but not be able to use it.

I agree. Also if jobs said early july it will be early july. my guess is the 11th.

Ryan Trevisol · Jun 25, 2008, 10:54 AM

How about this, you wait until early July, and you include copy and paste. Please?

istealth · Jun 25, 2008, 10:54 AM

Won't believe it till I see it, but I hope it does some out then.

razorianfly · Jun 25, 2008, 10:55 AM

Sure it may hit GM on Friday, but thats not to say that it will be released on Friday.

This is Apple, remember.

R-Fly

applefrenzy · Jun 25, 2008, 10:56 AM

Golden Master on Friday doesn't mean it would be released to the public on Friday. Presumably they would first release it to the developers to rebuild their apps using it rather than the beta SDK, then some time after that release it to the public along with the App Store.

!¡ V ¡! · Jun 25, 2008, 10:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shasterball

I agree. I would be pretty annoying to have a link to a non-existent store.

However

can always have an update to the iPhone OS for the App Store in a month or so.

Peel · 07:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by macfan881

who gave this a negative this is good news i cant wait to have 2.0 for my ipod touch MLB at bat here i come

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shasterball

Not me. But perhaps someone who is weary of speculation?

Boy are they on the wrong site if they don't care for speculation!

captain kaos · Jun 25, 2008, 11:04 AM

Ok, so im thinking its all getting to close. There are presumably thousands of i phone ready to go to the various shops in 20 odd countries, taking into account of shipping time i think the 2nd gen iphone may well be coming with v1 software, especially if V2 its not going to be even ready to install on the new phones till the 1st week of july!

Now that would be a mess!

macfan881 · Jun 25, 2008, 11:06 AM

oh and why shouldnt there be apps ready on the store we got demoed a half an hour worth of apps at wwdc

Jun 25, 2008, 10:27 AM	#1
MacRumors macrumors bot Join Date: Apr 2001	iPhone 2.0 Firmware Due Friday? Gizmodo claims that the iPhone 2.0 Firmware could hit Golden Master this Friday. The Golden Master version is the final shipping version of a product, which means we could also see the 2.0 Firmware released as soon as this Friday. Gizmodo warns that the date is tentative, but falls in line with Apple's original plans to deliver the 2.0 Firmware by late June. At WWDC, however, Steve Jobs revised the release date to "early July". The 2.0 Firmware will be available for free for existing iPhone owners and as a $9.99 update for iPod Touch users. The biggest new features of the 2.0 Firmware include Exchange/Enterprise support and 3rd party application support, but Steve Jobs also highlighted a number of additional improvements during the 2008 WWDC keynote. These include: contact search, iWork document support, Office documents (Word, Excel, and now PowerPoint) support, bulk delete & move for messages, scientific calculator, parental controls and additional language support. Of note, even if the 2.0 Firmware is ready for delivery, we've heard that the App Store is still undergoing active development, so the entire release could be delayed until it is ready. Article Link Last edited by arn : Jun 25, 2008 at 12:08 PM.

Jun 25, 2008, 10:34 AM	#3
bobbleheadbob macrumors 6502a Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Massachusetts	Good news. Can't wait. The sooner the better, IMO. What I really want to know more about in advance is the cost of the new iPhone plans (data, SMS, any other changes in pricing, etc.). I'd like to make a decision about upgrading the phone in advance of the launch. Plus my daughter won't stop bugging me to get a new one so that she can claim my current iPhone! Last edited by bobbleheadbob : Jun 25, 2008 at 10:49 AM.

Jun 25, 2008, 10:39 AM	#7
Apple Ink macrumors 68000 Join Date: Mar 2008	Gr8! Any chance MobileMe's also sometime near!!! __________________ I know a lot about cars. I can look at a car's headlights and tell you exactly which way it's coming - Mitch Hedberg

Jun 25, 2008, 10:40 AM	#8
alywa macrumors 6502 Join Date: May 2004	cool I can't wait. I am so looking forward to seeing what developers have been up to for the iPhone. The app store sounds like it is going to be a great thing. Even if it is delayed a little bit, we know it will be ready to go by July 11th (at the latest)... can't imagine the iPhone 3G launching without it (would be a huge PR blunder).

Jun 25, 2008, 10:40 AM	#11
amusiccale macrumors 6502 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: PA	This would clarify the mysterious reason that Macmall's ipod sale lasts until Thursday night of this week. And the rumors circulating about the 27th as a release date of some sort. But when something's not a Tuesday, well, that's a little out of pattern. Not that I'm complaining. __________________ Macbook Pro SR 2.2, 200 gb 7200, 4 gb RAM, 10.6.1 \|\| Dell Mini 10v N280 1.66 160 gb 5400, 2 gb RAM, RC3 OS X 10.6.1

Jun 25, 2008, 10:31 AM	#2
iStefmac Banned Join Date: Jan 2008	There is absolutely no way that 2.0 and the app store will be available at different times. Absolutely no way.

Jun 25, 2008, 10:35 AM	#4
ardent11 macrumors newbie Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Sydney	Well if I do remember correctly, there was something about a 27th release date for the firmware on the Australian iPhone page.

Jun 25, 2008, 10:35 AM	#5
macfan881 macrumors 65816 Join Date: Feb 2006	who gave this a negative this is good news i cant wait to have 2.0 for my ipod touch MLB at bat here i come

Jun 25, 2008, 10:40 AM	#9
Rojo macrumors 65816 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: New York City	Ok - so delivering 2.0 early but waiting on the App Store makes sense, I guess. But man!! I want those apps!!!

Jun 25, 2008, 10:40 AM	#10
maverick808 macrumors 6502a Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Scotland	I doubt this will happen. They'll wait until the app store is ready and do the firmware and app store at the same time. It'd be confusing for end users to have an app store icon but not be able to use it.

Jun 25, 2008, 10:47 AM	#12
iscripter macrumors member Join Date: Jul 2002	Great News!! This is great! I was so disappointed when they did not release iPhone firmware 2.0 at WWDC. I would still hesitate to install it though since it might reduce the value of my iPhone when I sell it to get the new one next month. People are going to be paying through the nose to get a easily unlockable iPhone with firmware 1.1.4. __________________ The only good technology is reviewed Technology. http://www.techcritiques.com

Jun 25, 2008, 10:51 AM	#14
sdschwendener macrumors regular Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Chicago	well.. Normally I am an optimist. But ever since WWDC I have been very skeptical that it will get release this month. Especially if Giz is the one making these claims. But we shall see. I cant wait (really for the appstore) __________________ Core by 8 iPhone 4 GB tv AEBS

Jun 25, 2008, 10:51 AM	#15
kabunaru Guest Join Date: Jan 2008	And along with Mac OS 10.5.4 too, right?

Jun 25, 2008, 10:54 AM	#18
Ryan Trevisol macrumors newbie Join Date: May 2008	How about this, you wait until early July, and you include copy and paste. Please?

Jun 25, 2008, 10:54 AM	#19
istealth macrumors newbie Join Date: Jun 2008	Won't believe it till I see it, but I hope it does some out then.

Jun 25, 2008, 10:55 AM	#20
razorianfly macrumors 65816 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Cheshire, United Kingdom	Sure it may hit GM on Friday, but thats not to say that it will be released on Friday. This is Apple, remember. R-Fly __________________ Founder of RazorianFly.com • Co-Founder of RFly.Me. Shorten URLs on your iPhone • Contact Me • Twitter @razorianfly •

Jun 25, 2008, 10:56 AM	#21
applefrenzy macrumors newbie Join Date: Nov 2007	Golden Master on Friday doesn't mean it would be released to the public on Friday. Presumably they would first release it to the developers to rebuild their apps using it rather than the beta SDK, then some time after that release it to the public along with the App Store.

Jun 25, 2008, 11:04 AM	#24
captain kaos macrumors 6502 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Sydney	Ok, so im thinking its all getting to close. There are presumably thousands of i phone ready to go to the various shops in 20 odd countries, taking into account of shipping time i think the 2nd gen iphone may well be coming with v1 software, especially if V2 its not going to be even ready to install on the new phones till the 1st week of july! Now that would be a mess! __________________ May I take your trident, sir?

Jun 25, 2008, 11:06 AM	#25
macfan881 macrumors 65816 Join Date: Feb 2006	oh and why shouldnt there be apps ready on the store we got demoed a half an hour worth of apps at wwdc

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