Ios 4.1 released (Build 8B117)

Apple has on schedule released iOS 4.1 for the iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4 and second and third generation iPod touch. The update carries the build number 8B117 which is the same build delivered to developers last week.

Apple has a page detailing all the major changes in iOS 4.1 which includes a proximity sensor fix, Bluetooth improvements, speed improvements on iPhone 3G, HD video upload to YouTube via Wi-Fi, TV show rentals and the inclusion of Game Center. Apple has also added a high dynamic range photo option to the iPhone 4 camera.

Apple also includes the following release notes with iOS 4.1:

Game Center (Game Center requires iPhone 4, iPhone 3GS, iPod touch 2nd generation or later.)

  • Send and receive friend requests
  • Invite friends to multi-player games over the Internet
  • Play multi-player games by auto-matching with other players
  • View Leaderboards and Achievements
  • Discover new games from friends
  • High dynamic range (HDR) photos on iPhone 4
  • Support for TV show rentals on iTunes
  • Ability to upload HD videos to YouTube and MobileMe over Wi-Fi on iPhone 4
  • Additional support for AVRCP-supported accessories, including next & previous track control
  • FaceTime calling directly from Favorites

Bug fixes, including:

  • iPhone 4 proximity sensor performance
  • iPhone 3G performance
  • Nike+iPod fixes
  • Bluetooth improvements