Apple issues iOS 4.1 beta update to iPhone developers

Apple has released its iOS 4.1 beta update to registered iPhone developers. Tweaks include more accurate calculation and depiction of the smartphone's signal strength (based on a formula recommended to Apple by operator partner AT&T), a revamped Game Center application (Apple's forthcoming matchmaking and leaderboard service for iPhone gaming), spellcheck disabling and the addition of favorites to the new FaceTime video calling feature. Apple evangelist Michael Jurewitz first tweeted confirmation of the iOS 4.1 beta on Wednesday afternoon--the update is available for download via the iPhone Dev Center.

Multiple online reports indicate the iOS 4.1 update does not improve ongoing issues with the new iPhone 4's antenna. Apple said it will hold a news conference Friday to address the problem--spokesman Steve Dowling declined to supply details of who will speak at the event, to be held at Apple's Cupertino, Calif. headquarters.

For more on the iOS 4.1 beta:
- read this MacRumors.com article

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