Apple Releases First Beta of iOS 4.1 and iPhone SDK 4.1

Apple today released the first beta version of iOS 4.1 and the associated software development kit (SDK) to developers. There is no word yet on changes included in the updates.
Many users have been waiting for a promised iOS software update to address signal strength display issues on the iPhone 4, but it is likely that Apple is planning to push out a smaller update specifically addressing issue rather than waiting for iOS 4.1 and all of the associated developer testing before releasing it.

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(View all)21 months ago
I sure hope they release iOS 4.0.1 soon, although I'm looking forward to this iOS 4.1 as well. How long after betas are released until the actual thing, usually?
21 months ago
I hope they put the user editable dictionary back in or the ability to play a video in a web page without being taken out of the page.
It's very interesting that the update is 4.1 and not 4.0.1.
It's very interesting that the update is 4.1 and not 4.0.1.
21 months ago
awesome! this probably includes new APIs for the signal strength meter! i CAN`T WAIT!
21 months ago
Anyone have a direct link to the ipsw for 3GS, thanks!
You you want the link do the right thing and sign up in the iPhone Dev Center.
21 months ago
You you want the link do the right thing and sign up in the iPhone Dev Center.
bydaway, my phone is reg'd since I worked on an iPhone app for a developer, I just don't have access to the dev center, and poops.
21 months ago
awesome! this probably includes new APIs for the signal strength meter! i CAN`T WAIT!
What API? I thought Apple was just going to replace the signal meter with a static image?
21 months ago
I think I'm going to sit this one out. My iPhone 4 has enough issues. Adding beta software to it probably isn't a wise move.
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