Apple Announces iPod Touch Software Update
During Steve Jobs' keynote address, he announced 5 new apps for the iPod Touch: Mail, Stocks, Notes, Weather, and Maps.
The updated software will be available to existing users for a $20 upgrade fee.
The updated software will be available to existing users for a $20 upgrade fee.
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(View all)53 months ago
20$ hmmm. Not really a great move by Apple. But it`s just 20 bucks in the end. So no need for any whining. Better than having to jailbreak just for these apps.
53 months ago
Maybe the $20 price is for Sarbanes Oxley related accounting, like the 802.11n update.
53 months ago
Again, Apple screws the early adopters.
$20 isn't bad, but still. It's the principle that "new" iPod Touches will include the update.
Still, I'll buy it for my Touch.
$20 isn't bad, but still. It's the principle that "new" iPod Touches will include the update.
Still, I'll buy it for my Touch.
53 months ago
Yay, a necessary firmware upgrade disguised as a $20 app upgrade package. Way to go Apple. :rolleyes:
53 months ago
$20 for this update? I thought it was a joke at first. Can't you just jailbreak an iPod touch and add all those apps to it for free? Sometimes Apple just doesn't make any sense.
53 months ago
So, if I buy a new iPod Touch today from Amazon and it doesn't include the new software will I have to fork over $20? Or will I be able to get it for free when I register the device?
53 months ago
So, if I buy a new iPod Touch today from Amazon and it doesn't include the new software will I have to fork over $20? Or will I be able to get it for free when I register the device?
I wonder the same thing. I bought a touch yesterday afternoon. Sheesh.:(
53 months ago
Will there be two firmware versions from here on out for those who don't pony up the $20?
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