People familiar with the latest iOS 4.1 beta from Apple have been able to confirm that the software includes fixes for the behavior of the proximity sensor found on iPhone 4 handsets, as well as fixes for problems with Bluetooth connectivity.
According to AppleInsider, Apple’s official release notes included with the iOS 4.1 beta 3 seed do not make any mentioning of these fixes, although the site believes efforts are being made in these directions.
The source claims that “time spent with the latest beta build shows a marked improvement with those features,” although major glitches persist, making the build unsuitable for a public release just yet.
It acknowledges that users have reported issues with the proximity sensor on iPhone 4 units, since the device launched in June.
However, iOS 4.1 addresses many issues that users have experienced, including problems with Bluetooth connectivity, AppleInsider notes.
The latest iOS 4.1 beta also adds a Game Center restriction, as revealed earlier.
Other changes noted by the source include the ability to turn on or off a “Check Spelling” feature in the Keyboard section of the iPhone’s Settings application.
Now, “users can have misspelled or unrecognized words highlighted without enabling the Auto-Correction functionality,” the site outlines.
It makes references to older findings in iOS 4.1 betas, including Apple’s addition of email-based FaceTime calls.
The feature is likely Apple’s first step in allowing iPod touch owners to use the player as a communications device.
Also noteworthy is that camera controls now reposition between portrait and landscape orientations. Basically, the buttons remain atop the screen, regardless of orientation.
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I just upgraded to 4.1 -> Apple 's promised fix is ea hoax, I still have the same problem!! My Iphone4 refuses to (cannot???) recognize my favorite JABRA 3030 stereo headset, spinning wheel goes on turning like a wind mill, draining my battery. Just like the spin " The proximity sensor on 4.1 is far more reliable…." , Duh?????
What now, buy new stereo headset?
I have used Iphones since day 1, I received mine on the 23rd after spending all of June 15th pre-ordering while apple’s servers were down. My 3G (now the wifes)as well as my older iphones worked flawlessly. I am completely blown away by the problems my new iphone 4 has given me. The antenna issues have caused 9 out of 10 dropped calls. My proximity sensor has made 2-way calls to other recipients as well as hung up on the vast majority of other calls. I literally have not completely a call thus far bug free. I will also be returning mine this weekend. I anticipated a fast turn around with the 4.0.1 update to resolve these issues, and have been left with a practically inoperable phone. The best resolution to this problem would be to have everyone on a given day line up at apple and att for refunds, just like much of us lined up to buy this piece of junk. Surely apple would then release their update or send out free bumpers.