When Apple first released the iPhone OS 3.0 firmware update and informed iPod touch users they’re need to pay for the upgrade, the user base went slightly nuts.
And for good reason, as a new accounting practice that no one really understood seemed to require this and Apple simply looked like they wanted a bit more money in their pockets.
Apple appears to now be offering the iPhone 3.0 Software Update free to iPod touch users running the iPhone 2.0 Software Update.
According to Pocket Gamer, an older iPod touch updated without the request for a fee.
“Syncing a second generation iPod touch today with an older version of the software prompted me to accept the free upgrade. How exciting,” the author writes.
“Just as when asked to download and install the latest firmware on an iPhone, iTunes simply asks for confirmation – no signing in to pay for the software.”
As Pocket Gamer notes, this is good news for iPod touch gamers reluctant to upgrade due to the additional fee, which iPhone users didn’t have to pay.
If you’ve seen this on your end, please let us know.
2 replies on “Apple Now Offering iPhone OS 3.0 Update to iPod Touch Users for Free”
What about those of us with an Ipod Touch that actually paid for the upgrade? Do we get a credit from Apple? I’m thrilled that it’s now out in the ether compliments of Apple -but … share the Love *DONT_KNOW*
Still wants $4.95 from me. That’s not free.