iPod Touch - 'updated software'

Alex53 · 22 May 2008 at 14:48

Hi guys. I am looking at getting an iPod Touch, but I'm a bit confused by what some shops mean by 'with updated software' and 'without updated software' when they list prices, and the updated software ones cost more.

Is this updated software just a free firmware I could update myself or software I'd have to pay for separately if I wanted it?

mdjmcnally · 22 May 2008 at 15:00

The IPod Touch update came out in January. Whilst it was provided free to iPhone users Apple charged for it on the Touch.

Customise Home Screen
Mail
Maps
Widgets

Mail and Maps requires using the Wifi connection. I don't think many people have bothered with it for the Touch.

If I had to buy for the iPhone I wouldn't have bothered.

ChrissyT88 · 22 May 2008 at 15:03

I bought the software upgrade from apple to give it a try. It includes an email client (allows access to aol email etc), google maps and some other software tweaks. The software pack can be bought separately from iTunes (i think it was roughly £10, but i'm pretty sure i never actully paid for it??). Hope that helps.

Alex53 · 22 May 2008 at 15:30

Thanks for your replies. Typical Apple I guess.

I just realised I know my local apple dealer. He's given me a £10 discount on the 8GB model and I asked him the sdame question about the new software, which he said all his current stock has included

So now I just have to wait till pay day

OzZie · 23 May 2008 at 12:13

You could always Jailbreak your touch for free, and get them all anyway. If you can, save yourself the little bit of cash and just jailbreak using ZiPhone.

-Exodus- · 23 May 2008 at 23:43

OzZie said:
You could always Jailbreak your touch for free, and get them all anyway. If you can, save yourself the little bit of cash and just jailbreak using ZiPhone.

yup that's what i did, also means you can mario on your ipod

Tommy B · 25 May 2008 at 15:29

Bought the touch and it's one of the best purchases I've made.

I never wanted an iPhone because, being a student, it would get trashed. The amount of times I drop my phone on nights out is ridiculous.

It's a great little toy, really stylish and the Wi-Fi option works great. I can even access it anywhere on our university campus as it supports VPN. As for extras, I've got BBC iPlayer on it but what's this about mario!?