MacRumors has found evidence in the newest firmware release from Apple for a next generation iPhone model. The evidence can be found in the file named USBDeviceConfiguration.plist in an unencrypted firmware. Basically, it just references a model that has never been referenced before, model 2,1. Model numbers do not change for storage increases, as all first generation iPhones carried the same model designation, 1,1, as do all 3G iPhones, 1,2.

RussianiPhone.ru is claiming that they have not only played around with a beta version of firmware 2.2.1, but that it finally includes support for the long awaited push notifications.

Their “proof” comes in the form of a screenshot (right) that displays an update badge on the Notes and Calendar apps. Sadly, no one else has seen a beta for iPhone firmware 2.2.1, leaving this rumor a bit suspect. Plus, it’s quite easy to add a badge to an app’s icon, thus, a potentially doctored image is far from proof.

This rumor might be false, but Apple still needs to get back on task with the push notifications.

Apparently, iPhone Firmware 2.2 beta 1 is more than just bug fixes, as originally reported. So far, not much more, but we’ll take every little bit we can get.

According to iPhoneAtlas, in the latest iPhone firmware for registered developers, Safari has experienced a few interface tweaks. As you can see at right, the address bar has been changed to more closely resemble the desktop version of Safari.

Gone are the refresh and search buttons. Take out your iPhone and have a look. There used to be a magnifying glass for searching to the left of the address bar, and there used to be a refresh button to the right.

The new mobile Safari has two input fields. The standard address bar now holds a refresh icon to the right, and a search box off to the right side.

Today I witnessed the impossible. My iPhone synced (sunc?) with my computer in less that four minutes. The new firmware certainly has some improvements that are evident from the get go.

Today, Apple released the promised iPhone firmware 2.1 update right on time. They also provided a little more detail as to just what it does.

The latest update from Apple for the iPhone is available on iTunes. Now the iPhone has made it up to version 2.0.2. So what does it do? Apple lists bug fixes as the only change. I have a feeling this is the fabled 3G reception software fix that was rumored about earlier. And since Apple more »

Apple has just unleashed the latest iPhone and iPod Touch firmware update to the interwebs. The update is said to address numerous “Bug fixes.” It’s 249MB, and that’s about as much detail as can be found right now. There are no specifics as to what bugs are being fixed, but with all the crashes iPhone users have been having with the 2.0 firmware and apps, this will be a welcomed update.

If you want to get some update action, sync your iPhone (or iPod Touch) to iTunes, hit the “Check for Update” button, then click “Download and Install.” Then, you have to agree to the terms and sit back and watch the bugs drop dead inside of your iPhone. Well, bugs don’t really die, they get fixed (hopefully). Anyway, I’m hoping this will bring an end to the unexplainable and all too frequent crashes of the 2.0 firmware.

Find out more about what it does after the break.

There is a lot of speculation about the details of the suspected 3G iPhone release at Apple’s WWDC keynote. However, there has been little material evidence on which to rely, until now; a reliable source has leaked details of the 3G iPhone’s firmware. The new firmware, which has possibly been used by carrier partners who more »

Did you know your iPhone comes with a built-in diagnostics mode? Used primarily for service personnel or beta testers, this mode will show a lot of information like network info, cell info, GPRS, PDP, call information and even the firmware’s version. Tapping Refresh periodically will update the information in real-time. To get to all the more »