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iPhone with the 2.2 Software Update

Get the latest update. Get the newest features.

Install the free iPhone 2.2 Software Update and get public transport,
walking directions, podcasts, Safari improvements and more.

Is this your first iPhone update?

Installing is easy.

Learn how

How to install.

Step 1.

Make sure you are using iTunes 8. Connect your iPhone to your computer.

Download iTunes 8

Step 2.

When iTunes opens, select your iPhone under Devices in the Source List on the left.

Step 3.

In the iPhone Summary pane, click Check for Update.

Step 4.

Click Download and Install. Do not disconnect your iPhone until the update has finished.

What’s in this update:

  • Enhancements to Maps
    • Public transport and walking directions
    • Display address of dropped pins
    • Share location via email
  • Decrease in call setup failures and dropped calls
  • Enhancements to Mail
    • Resolved isolated issues with scheduled fetching of email
    • Improved formatting of wide HTML email
  • Podcasts are now available for download in iTunes application (over Wi-Fi and mobile network)
  • Improved stability and performance of Safari
  • Improved sound quality of Visual Voicemail messages
  • Pressing Home button from any Home screen displays the first Home screen
  • Preference to turn on/off auto-correction in Keyboard Settings

More Details on the new features

iTunes app showing Podcasts on iPhone with the 2.2 Software Update

Public Transport timetables and Walking Directions

Get walking directions, find public transport timetables, check fares and estimate your travel time.

Share Location

Tap the Share Location button to send an email pre-populated with a Google Maps URL.

iTunes app showing Podcasts on iPhone with the 2.2 Software Update

Podcasts

Get access to thousands of free podcasts on the iTunes Store via Wi-Fi or your mobile network.

iPhone Home Screen

Home Screen Shortcut

Take a shortcut from any Home screen back to your first Home screen by pressing the Home button.

Safari app on iPhone with the 2.2 Software Update

Safari Improvements

A new search-friendly user interface, better performance and more stability makes Safari even easier to use.

Some features, applications, and services are not available in all areas. See your carrier for details.

Some applications are not available in all areas. Application availability and pricing are subject to change.

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