If you haven’t upgraded to the new iPhone operating system yet, then might I suggest you drop whatever you’re doing and do it now. The new iOS 4.0 will make your iPhone or ipod touch an altogether sweeter machine. Upgrading will add new functionality to your device, giving it many of the features of the sexy new iPhone 4.
Installing the new iPhone OS
To upgrade, you must first ensure that you have version 9.2 of iTunes installed on your computer.
Connect your iPhone or iPod touch and click on its name in the Devices section of iTunes (on the right-hand side of the interface).
With the Summary tab selected, click on the Update button to download iOS 4.0.
Wait a few minutes while iTunes downloads and installs the new operating system, then you’re ready to go!
What new features will you get?
The new additions will vary depending on the kind of handset you have. Here’s a handy checklist so you can see which of the new goodies are available on your device.
Model | iOS4 ? | Available features |
iPhone 4 | All functions (some jailbreakers already have Facetime working on 3G). iMovie only for iPhone 4 | |
iPhone 3GS | No gyroscope, no Facetime (unless you jailbreak) | |
iPhone 3G | No multitasking, no wallpapers, no Bluetooth keyboard, no Facetime | |
iPhone 1G | There is an ongoing project to provide 2/3G functions for iPhone 1G users | |
iPad | Autumn 2010 | No gyroscope functions, no Facetime |
iPod Touch 3G | No gryroscope functions, no Facetime | |
iPod Touch 2G | No multitasking, no wallpapers, no Bluetooth keyboard, no gyroscope functions, no Facetime | |
iPod Touch 1G | See iPhone 1G, use firmware from iPhone 2G project |
[Features chart via OnSoftware France]