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 	First look: iPhone OS loses beta feel with 2.1 update
First look: iPhone OS loses beta feel with 2.1 update
We're back after updating to iPhone OS 2.1 , and we're happy to report that the install process went well. Really well, actually. Now that we've had some time to play with the new features and fixes, we have some hands-on info and screenshots for you. To our surprise, the iPhone OS 2.1 upgrade ...
iPhone 2.1 software update announced
iPhone 2.1 software update announced
engadget.com — Ah, bug fixes galore. Apple just annoucned firmware 2.1 for the iPhone and iPod touch. "No crashes,"... says Steve. He's calling it a big update with the promise of fewer dropped calls, big battery improvement, and faster backups. Is this a ... (more) iPhone 2.1 software update announced
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iPhone 2.1 Firmware Update Fixes Many Problems
GadgetReview — ... user reports and website reviews. Fixes include better reception, reduced dropped calls, longer battery life, reduced crashing and hanging, faster application installation, improved email reliability, and more. Looks like the iPhone is finally out of beta, eh? IMHO, if you have the patience, it’s usually smart to wait a while before buying anything. That way, the early adopters aka beta testers aka suc…err techno hip have a chance to sort out the bugs first. [arstechnica] ...

Apple's iPhone 2.1: The Bug-Fix You've Been Waiting For
Wired: Gadget Lab — ... Faster application installation. Ars Technica reports that applications are quicker to install under iPhone 2.1. Also, they report that there's less lag when opening, browsing and searching an address book of about 600 contacts. (On my own iPhone, with nearly 2,000 contacts, the contacts lag is only slightly minimized.) ...

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