Apparently there are worse problems from the iPhone and iPod Touch firmware upgrade 1.1.3 than what is described below. It’s still unconfirmed but there have been reports that iPhones are being “bricked” by firmware 1.1.3. Yes, some iPhones no longer work after they are upgraded.

People who have upgraded to firmware 1.1.3 for their iPhone or their iPod are reporting that the software is quite unstable. Here are the problems taken from TUAW:

• Error message during/after install of iTunes 7.6 and firmware 1.1.3
• Loss of sound going out from the iPhone’s built-in speakers
• Bluetooth devices that worked with 1.1.2 no longer work for 1.1.3
• Mail failing to download

With firmware 1.1.3, the iPhone or iPod Touch does not apply update to iTunes 7.6. One option is to go to recovery mode then restore. Others that have tried to update saw an error message, updated iTunes 7.6 then updated the firmware again.

This is confusing I know and sounding too much like trial and error. The iPhone and iPod Touch are pricey devices to leave to chances. If you are using the iPhone as your only mobile, you might want to delay updating the firmware until Apple resolves these instability issues on firmware 1.1.3 for iPod Touch and iPhone.

For those already in trouble with firmware 1.1.3, you can try the instructions above for failed iTunes 7.6 update. For other problems, read on.

Source

Report to us if you are experiencing firmware 1.1.3 problems.

• Sound from speakers: a) turn the iPhone on and off or b) insert headphones to iPhone jack and try to do this several times until the sound is back.
• Mail problem: go to setting then tap Mail. delete the account then re-establish it.
• Bluetooth device problem: no immediate fix yet.

If I were you, I’d go to the Apple Store to have your iPod Touch fixed. If your iPhone is inoperable, get a cheap unlocked one from another brand.

MacWorld – They’ve announced the MacBook Air, a device sleeker than any notebook we’ve seen with rather questionable specifications. They’ve officialized Update 1.1.3 of the iPhone, added apps to the iPod Touch, AppleTunes for wireless movie downloads to your Apple TV.

Surprises?

MacBook Air is a surprise, but considering the toned down processor and the iPod hard disk, it’s best to hype this new Mac with a little caveat emptor.

3G iPhone

It didn’t really come as a surprise that Steve Jobs didn’t announce a 3G iPhone at MacWorld, but fans are getting bored with EDGE. Worse, they know 3G is coming and they do not want to wait anymore. And another thing, wasn’t there supposed to be a 16GB iPhone?