Firmware 1.1.4 Hints at Being Released Alongside SDK

by Jody Mitoma on February 17, 2008 at 7:01 pm

Hinting at 1.1.4 Firmware Release

Folks, we may be getting a firmware update (1.1.4) alongside the highly anticipated software development kit being released at the end of the month. We’re not entire sure what the update consists of, but it looks like those at Tiny-Code are working with Apple on this one.

On February 15th, Tiny-Code.com (now being redirected to Apple’s Dev Center) had an update on their website stating the following:

Tiny Code no longer produces fixes or applications for firmware 1.1.3.
We can’t say much, but we are working with Apple and with their SDK for the next firmware release and SDK applications and we shouldn’t be missed for long. We will no longer update our Installer.app repo for legality reasons and you should see us soon on iTunes.

Just left of this update was a tidbit stating:
“Now targetting fw 1.1.4 Alpha 2“.

See screenshot below for proof:

Tiny-Code.com Reveals iPhone Firmware 1.1.4 Alpha 2

Here’s what Alex from itwire.com had to say about this:

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Macenstein speculates that anyone wanting to run new software developed in conjunction with the official SDK will need to download the new 1.1.4 firmware first.

They also note that it is a little surprising that, if this is indeed the case, the 1.1.4 firmware still appears to be only in ‘alpha’ stage, a stage of software development that is earlier than beta and definitely in the ‘not ready for prime time’ category, with the iPhone/iPod Touch SDK due to arrive in only two weeks.

Still, as Macenstein says, Apple has a lot of programmers working on the iPhone’s version of OS X, especially now that Leopard is complete (despite receiving updates of its own), so perhaps they can go from alpha to beta to complete in only two weeks time.

Apple are miracle workers after all, bringing us the iPhone and iPod Touch in the first place, so it’s eminently possible.

Macenstein also repeats a long held request from users of Apple’s two handhelds, one which we are happy to repeat too: can we please have the ability to copy and paste?

As one inventive YouTube user has shown in their own home made video an easy way Apple could offer iPhone and iPod Touch the ability to copy and paste - without stuffing up the revolutionary ease of use both devices offer.

It’d certainly be a ‘one more thing’ all iPhone users would dearly love to be surprised by.

I, personally, wouldn’t mind a copy/paste function implemented into the next firmware release, as well as some Adobe Flash support.

Here’s to hoping Apple’s got something nice for us in 1.1.4!

(Sources: an itwire.com story, and a macenstein story)

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