in Mail app can already view PDF (Mail is available with the 20 bucks software update pack, or through jailbreak). But it is limited to the Mail environment. There's a 3rd party software called PDF Viewer that make use the PDF viewing capability into a software, which is an app in iPod Touch.

Yes, needs to jailbreak. But the catch is that there's still no jailbreak method available for the 1.1.3. So to view the PDF natively you need a jailbreak version of Mail, not the official one which is only supported on 1.1.3 platform.

its really stupid to have such a good device, but the application capabilities are limited somehow or someway with some stupid conditions.

when jailbreak liaw, no more warranty cover. it was like "what the fark"

This post has been edited by wingcross: Jan 18 2008, 10:42 AM

You mean sort of like an add-on to the Touch, or a standalone item?
Either way, it's not a biggie. It's an iPod and I'm supposed to play music on it. Having a GPS is an extra but not something that I'd miss.

The warranty is still there mah.. you can restore it.

I'm planning to purchase the US$25 itunes card to purchase the update,

but,

anyone did it and can roughly tell us hows the procedures ?

Thax = )

I believe that the ways of creating iTunes account and adding the store amount has been explained many times but the latest i've seen is on the iPod Touch thread. so that's gonna be straight.

Ok, 1st make sure that you've updated the firmware to 1.1.3. After you've your account with the iTunes Store amount, open the iTunes Store and click on "iPod Touch : January Software Update". The procedure then is straightforward. It will download another update to the firmware (the .ipa file i guess) and then it is installed to your iPod Touch.

the ipod touch software update is really tempting,i hope the gps will be available when iphone is officially launched here(which i dunno when)

Ur reply always full of tips and info,of cos a friendly member. Pin it up somewhere plx,mod.

well dude, the explanation sounds like a crappy one... it sounds like u juz do a few clicks and the software pops up... thax the help

anyway, anyone be kind to show a few screenshots of it if you had done the upgrade?
since it's expensive to do so, i would like to know it's easy to do then i purchase the itunes cash card.
Thax guys = ) much appreciated.

Actually it is really easy and straightforward as the upgrade is made around the interface of iTunes Music Store. It is almost like doing the firmware update. The only difference is you need to pay, in which it will prompt for your iTunes password just like when you are doing any purchase of song. If you find the firmware upgrade (if you had done before) is straightforward, this also almost the same. But remember to connect first your iPod Touch before clicking the "January Software Update" icon. And then it will bring you to the download page. And at the page it tells you the details of the 5 applications plus other functions such as the icon rearrangement.

I know maybe you need more convincing explanation as money is involved here. But if you doubt it, just go to apple.com and click Support. But I heard that some apple reseller here now bring in USD25 iTunes card for helping of this purpose. Maybe if they're kind enough you can ask them how to do it. Yeah they should be kind as they jack up the price of the cards here.

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Added on January 20, 2008, 1:35 pmBut if you're a beginner of the iTunes Store, it will be easier if you familiarise 1st with the iTunes Store interface. Just create a free iTunes account by using the free music coupon code guide that's mentioned around this AppleByte forum. And then just browse around the music store. I know you'll get addicted by the free pilot episodes of TV Shows or maybe free musics featured. As you getting accustomed to it, you'll eventually know that everything's from Apple is kinda straightforward.

Sorry off topic. But I think this is great as an exposure for people that want to upgrade their January Software Update.

This post has been edited by LaskarCinta: Jan 20 2008, 01:35 PM

Erm the itunestore is not available in malaysia... am i right?
So are we able to purchase items from there?

Yeah, with iTunes Store Gift Card.

Sorry if this is a lame question, but which mall sells these?

I've read this on the iPod Touch thread:

Maybe this should help. But yeah, the price is steep. But it's more convenient if you'd like to ask the procedures from them, alongside with your purchase of iTunes Store card. But if you want a cheaper solution, there's a thread around that sells the iTunes credit. Yeah way more cheaper. Or maybe you can get the iTunes credit from eBay. There are so many options.

cool... thax a lot for the explanation...
will get the card and try it out in these few days time... hope got ppl starts selling it...
u r the best

I got mine 16GB at rm1499 and updated to 1.1.3 and pay USD20 (deduct from iTunes store credit) to get the 5 apps.

Upgrade firmware and buy additional apps was just a breeze. I love the lyrics vieiwing feature and Mail app where i can check my .Mac and Gmail on the touch.

Been "touching" it day and night ;-p

neekun, where u get the itunes card? or u r living in overseas...

care to capture screen for us to have a look of your newly upgaded iPod Touch f/w 1.1.3 ?

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Added on January 22, 2008, 1:52 pmcare to capture screen for us to have a look of your newly upgaded iPod Touch f/w 1.1.3 ?


This post has been edited by friends: Jan 22 2008, 01:52 PM

I took some photos of the iPod Touch showing lyrics, Google maps, new appliations :-)





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i have both uk debit and credit cards. there is an itunes uk store. i might be able to help though at a small fraction of profit



uk's ipod touch january software upgrade retails at £12.99 and the next closest available itunes gift card denominator is £15.