iPod Software 2.0
iPod Software 2.0 includes these features and functions:
- Improved interface
The menu system includes new and reorganized commands.
- On-The-Go Playlist
You can create a temporary playlist directly on iPod.
- Improved Clock Menu
All clock settings are accessible in one location for easy access.
- Alarm Clock
You can set an alarm to go off at a specified time.
- To-Do Lists Viewing
iCal to-do lists can be viewed on iPod.
- Notes
iPod can store and view notes (text files).
- Games
Includes three games.
- Customizable Main Menu
You can decide which menu options appear in the main menu.
- Backlight Menu Command
You can turn on and off the backlight from a menu command.
- Rating Songs
You can rate songs on iPod.
- Updating Smart Playlists
Smart Playlists update on iPod and sync back to iTunes.
- AAC File Playback
iPod plays back AAC (.m4a and .m4p) files.
- Disconnect Message Removed
The "OK to disconnect" message no longer appears.
- Improved iPod Software Updater
You can update and restore without disconnecting and reconnecting iPod.
- NotesOnly (also known as "Museum Mode)
Allows for complete customization of the entire menuing system. Example uses include using iPod in museums and kiosks. See the Apple Developer website (http://developer.apple.com/hardware/ipod/index.html) for more information.
iPod Software 1.3
iPod Software 1.3 includes these features and functions:
- Backlight Menu Choice
A menu command has been added to turn on and off the backlight.
- AAC File Playback
iPod plays back AAC (.m4a and .m4p) files.
- Battery Improvements
Includes the battery improvements that were introduced with iPod Software 1.2.6.