Apple provides updates to the iPhone's operating system through iTunes, in a similar fashion to the way that iPods are updated, and touts this as an advantage compared to other cell phones. Security patches as well as new and improved features, such as a mobile chat client, Flash support, and voice recording, may be released in this fashion.
The first iPhone software update, 1.0.1, was released on July 31, 2007[73] to patch an exploit, discovered on July 23, 2007. It allowed hackers to take complete control of the iPhone via Wi-Fi connection or by luring a person to a website with that included malicious code. Once the hacker had control of the iPhone they could download the entire content of the iPhone, make phone calls, or turn the phone into a covert listening device.
The first full update, 1.1.1, was released on September 27, 2007. In addition to the iTunes Wi-Fi Music Store, this update also adds home button shortcuts and other features previously released in the iPod touch. The update significantly changed the iPhone's software and improved stability of its applications. Unsurprisingly, this firmware is incompatible with previous hacks for modifying the system software or installing third party applications.
The updates that have been released are:
1.0.1 - July 31, 2007
Safari security update
1.0.2 - August 21, 2007
Fixed Bugs
1.1.1 - September 27, 2007
iTunes Wi-Fi Music Store
Louder speakerphone and receiver volume
Home button double-click shortcut to phone favorites or music controls
Spacebar double-tap shortcut to intelligently insert period and space
Mail attachments are viewable in portrait and landscape modes
Stocks and cities in Stocks and Weather can be reordered
Apple Bluetooth Headset battery status in the Status Bar
Support for TV out
Preferences to turn off EDGE/GPRS when roaming internationally
New Passcode lock time intervals
Adjustable alert volume
1.1.2 - November 12, 2007
Battery charge level shown in iTunes
International language & keyboard support
Patched the TIFF exploit
Adds custom ringtone field
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