August 25, 2008 12:00 AM PDT

Apple Urges iPhone 2.0.2 Update Via SMS

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Apple's iPhone 2.0.2 update was the first update pushed by Apple and AT&T in a unique way: SMS messages to all active accounts that arrived late last week.

The controversial update is the first to be aggressively pushed by either of these companies who are usually quiet about such releases, which are usually accompanied by scant release notes and little intentional publicity. Apple has even gone so far as to create a new website that offers step-by-step instructions for performing the update. Still, however, no detailed release notes are provided.

Apple has publicly stated that the 2.0.2 update is designed to fix some issues related to the iPhone 3G's poor 3G network performance, though users report mixed results.

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by jeffjungblut August 26, 2008 2:07 AM PDT: I didn't receive that SMS... maybe because I have the 1st gen iPhone?

The SMS I'm really waiting for will say "We fixed our 3G problems, no we really did this time, it's now safe to buy iPhone 3G. -- Love, Steve"; Like this Reply to this comment


by theminted August 26, 2008 4:36 AM PDT: What happens if the update causes problems? Can i go back to the previous version?
Usually Apple upgrades are no problem, but this time i have been put off by the adverse publicity.Is it all a myth?
Danie
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