Apple doesn't just charge you for updates because it wants to, it also is REQUIRED to by law. Also, you shouldn't expect to keep getting these updates for free. It takes time and money to develop these features, and they are something that Apple has the right to put out on the market and charge for. Some people will not want or need them. Others will be willing to pay $10. If you're that pissed off about it, then sell your Touch to someone on craigslist and invest in a frickin iPhone. I have one and it's great! Infact, it's AMAZING! I will never go back to anything else, as anything else is inferior.