iPhone Software
Version 1.1.3
This version of the software includes additional new features, bug fixes and supersedes all previous versions.
New features include:
• New Maps application
- Find location
- Improved UI
• Send SMS text messages to multiple recipients
• Customize Home Screen
- Rearrange icons
- Add Safari bookmarks to the Home Screen
- Create up to 9 Home Screen pages
• IMAP support for Gmail
• Support for iTunes Store movie rentals
• Enhanced Video Player
- Chapters
- Subtitles
- Alternate language tracks
• Lyrics support in iPod
As you may have already heard, the 1.1.3 iPhone firmware specs were leaked, and the upgrade is expected to disable all hacks. If you’ve hacked your unit, are the new features worth the upgrade?
First, let’s examine what we’ll be getting with 1.1.3. From what we know so far, the upgrade should add the abilility to text message more than one phone during a single session. Google maps will be able to pinpoint your location through cell tower triangulation. The homescreen will be highly customizeable, allowing users to add, remove, and arrange app icons and web page bookmarks.
Of all the upgrades, what can’t we currently do with a jailbroken iPhone? I know that all of that’s currently possible except for the Google maps triangulation feature. A jailbroken unit can also do much more including the ability to install countless applications, games, and utilities.
Our advice: If you really, really love the new artificial-GPS Google maps is rockin’, go for it. Otherwise, if you like all the benefits a hacked unit provides, avoid the upgrade until a mature 1.1.3 jailbreak develops.
By: vermsky
