Apple released iPhone Update 1.0.1 yesterday. Here is a list of updates/fixes that appear to have been included after scouring the forums.
Warning
- It forces a full restore prior to update if you have a customized/hacked iPhone, so make sure to save your Camera Roll which will not automatically get synced prior to restore.
Not Fixed / Other
- Safari is still crashing for some users. - Missing option for WEP or ASCII password (image) for Wifi password. The iPhone must be able to determine this automatically. - The checkered screen pattern was not affected by this update.
Fixes
- VPN appears to work more reliably. - Not fully charging battery indicator appears to be fixed. - Passcode lock now offers time-out options up to 1 hour. - You can automatically BCC yourself in Settings -> Mail - Settings -> Phone -> Call Forwarding remembers the last phone number you entered. - Some people claim that the speaker is subjectively louder. - Compatibility improvements with certain iPod accessories that access audio via the Dock (including Belkin Auto Kit).
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