Apple has posted a beta of iPhone OS 2.1 to its iPhone Dev Center. The beta firmware also has a new SDK, allowing developers start working with the new functionality. However, according to several developers, only those that have paid $99 and been accepted to distribute apps can access the beta firmware and related SDK at this time. The firmware update contains new GPS-related functionality, including tracking speed and direction. There is also preliminary support for push notification service
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