At this point in time, the Dev Team’s latest hack enables users to activate the iPhone from any cellular network. However, it is not yet possible to use third party apps which were not approved by Apple for use with the iPhone.
Steve Jobs announced the upcoming release of the 2.0 firmware in a keynote address on March 6th, stating that this version will be available for download by the end of June, while Apple’s release history leads us to assume that the new firmware will be available to download from June 27th, the last Friday of the month.
The 2.0 firmware ushers in many new changes and improvements for iPhone users. Apple is clearly making a pass at the corporate market, both in the United States and globally, by structured incorporation of Microsoft’s Active Sync technology. The new firmware will support Push technology for email, as well as contacts and calendar uses. The 2.0 firmware will support both Microsoft Exchange servers and virtual private networks (VPNs), enabling remote control for the iPhone, including a way to delete and lock the iPhone in the case of theft or loss.
As expected, the biggest and most exciting prospect is Apple opening up to third party applications and their development. Following its release, iPhone users will be able to download and install third party applications via the AppStore, available through the device itself as well as via the iTunes program.
As mentioned above, it seems that the firmware was broken prior to its official release, meaning iPhone users who have already unlocked their devices for use with other cellular networks, unapproved by Apple, will be able to enjoy the new release as soon as it’s out, without the usual delay they’ve become accustomed to.
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