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Apple Inc. updated the software that runs its iPhones on Friday in
hopes of decreasing dropped calls, improving battery life and cutting
the time it takes to synchronize the device with a computer.
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Shortly after Apple made the new software available on its iTunes
online service, some users offered positive feedback on Internet
forums, saying it appeared the device was getting faster at handling
key tasks. In contrast, an August update that was supposed to improve
the iPhones' connectivity to high-speed data networks drew mainly
negative responses claiming it didn't work.
Apple also said the new update "improved accuracy of the 3G signal
strength display" — meaning the phone would show more "bars" on the
connection meter. However, the quality of the connection was not
necessarily affected by the update.
Cupertino, Calif.-based Apple said the new software will also improve
e-mail reliability and reduce crashing applications. Besides
complaining about such bugs — which have given Apple's high-end
reputation some relatively rare knocks — iPhone owners have grumbled
about missing text messages. After the update is installed, the device
will chirp its text message alert several times.
Shares of Apple fell $4.16, or 2.7 percent, to $148.49 in afternoon
trading.
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