Apple's iOS 4.1 actually usable on the iPhone 3G (video)

Apple's iOS 4.1 actually usable on the iPhone 3G (video)

We reported a few weeks ago that Steve Jobs said an upcoming update would resolve slowdown issues in iOS 4 for iPhone 3G users. We assumed he was referring to Apple’s upcoming iOS 4.1 update, and indeed it looks to speed up iPhone 3G performance, according to this video comparison from Lifehacker.

The video demonstrates both operating systems performing the same tasks — including general Maps, Photos, and Safari usage — on an iPhone 3G. … Continue Reading

Steve Jobs: Software update will fix iOS 4 slowdown issues on iPhone 3G

Steve Jobs: Software update will fix iOS 4 slowdown issues on iPhone 3G

Ever since Apple released iOS 4, its latest major software update for the iPhone, users of the older iPhone 3G have complained that it introduced significant performance issues. Apple said it was looking into the issue in late July but has has been mum on the situation since then.

Now, thanks to yet another infamous email from Apple CEO Steve Jobs, it appears that the issue will soon be resolved with a new software update, … Continue Reading