Apple has released version 2.0 of its iPhone and iPod touch software; the former will update a first generation iPhone to the latest firmware, and the latter will update an iPod touch, providing such features as access to Apple’s now Apps Store. In this update are thirteen security fixes, for items ranging from WebKit to Safari, JavaScript and more. These updates are only available through iTunes.
Note that, with the iPod touch upgrade being a paid upgrade, it is possible that some users won’t want to spend the $10 for the new features, and will have iPods that are susceptible to some serious flaws, such as web site spoofing and cross scripting attacks. Apple really should have released a security fix for the previous (1.1.4) version of the iPod touch software; their assumption that everyone will pay for the upgrade puts many users at risk.
