Firmware 2.0

Rumours have now been confirmed of this so called firmware 2.0.

You're impatiently waiting for the shiny Firmware 2.0, and just bought a $50 iTunes card to spend on a set of shiny new features, and now you have some questions. Here are answers!

• Is Firmware 2.0 out yet?
  It is out to a certain set of corporations and developers, but not to the general public. It has been leaked on various torrent sites, but don't ask for it. Keep in mind that downloading it from a torrent site is indeed illegal. Thus, don't ask for it on this forum because we do not support or attempt to encourage WAREZ. For details see the forum rules here, and Teslanaut's Rant here.
  
• When will it be released?
  It will be released in Late June for a "nominal fee" for iPod touch users.
• What are the new features?
  App Store
  The App Store is basically a child of Installer and Mobile iTunes. It is a center for downloads for applications with Featured, Just Added, Staff Favorites, Most Popular, and Categories.
  Calculator
  • The Calculator gets completely written with a new icon with square buttons, scientific functions, and landscape support. See image below for details on that.
  • New Calculator icon
  
  
  Calendar
  Meeting Invites.
  Add Tags to Events.
  Contacts
  New Contact Search.
  Enterprise
  • Push email
  • Push contacts
  • Push calendar
  • Global Address List
  • Cisco VPN Support
  • Certificates and Identities
  • WPA2/802.1x
  • Enforced security policies
  • More VPN protocols
  • Device configuration
  • Remote wipe
  
  Microsoft Exchange/ActiveSync protocol support is built in, so the iPhone can work directly with corporate exchange servers. This is built right into existing applications (Mail, Contacts, Calendar).
  
  Maps
  • GPS-Like Location Tracking
  
  Parental Controls
  New Parental Controls function. Apps and functions can be disabled. It's pretty straightforward. Some of the functions that can be disabled are explicit language in the iPod app and Safari.
  
  Safari
  • Full Screen Viewing
  • Cached/Offline Web Apps
  • Faster Javascript
  • Save Pictures
  
  Springboard
• Take Screenshots
  Minor Updates
  • New iTunes icon
  • Mass Mail Deletion
  • Home Button Double Tap Change [Like iPhoneHome]
  • Usage in Settings
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  To get the new 2.0 icons, click here.
• Why are they charging money for the update?
  They are charging money for the update because of "accounting reasons." This means that since they're not getting money from touch owners from cell phone contracts, they'll be charging for updates. Still, it's a pretty significant update and is probably worth paying a nominal fee for.
• Where can I get 2.0?
  DO NOT ASK FOR IT ON THESE FORUMS! It will not help you, and the thread will be closed. Find it on some torrent site, become a pay for apple developer, or simply wait until June. Nobody will give you a link. Do keep in mind that downloading it now from a torrent website is ILLEGAL.
• What is the jailbreak status of 2.0?

You can currently jailbreak 2.0 with Pwnage, a tool from the Dev Team. For details on this, see Danls92's FAQ on Pwnage here.

THE FOLLOWING IS CREDIT TO SKYLAREC.

WITH A FEW MODIFICATIONS

• What happens when I update my iPod to a newer firmware version, do I get to keep the updates and features, or do I have to pay again?
  Due to the magic of digital rights management, or DRM, iTunes is smart enough to know that you have already purchased the update and won't make you pay again.
• Well, what if I have to restore my iPod and completely start from scratch?
  Again, we can thank our friend DRM for telling iTunes that you already purchased the update, and that it should go ahead and install the features upon restore. Luckily, DRM keeps all of its information stored on your computer, as well as your iPod. Thanks, DRM
• Can I sync my friend/brother/azalea's iPod up to my computer and sync the update to their iPod?
  Unfortunately, no. The DRM is also smart enough to know that unauthorized devices should not be messing with your stuff and will not allow the update to be installed on anybody else's iPod but yours. Why should those freeloaders profit off of your money?
• What if I authorize their iPod to use/play/watch things purchased with my account?
  It looks like it the Applications are synced by account and not serial number. So yes, you can.

Sources:

• Gizmodo
• Apple
• SkylarEC's 1.1.3 Applications and You thread
• Everything SDK
• The New Calculator Thread
• Apple SDK Event

 

Taken from ipodttouchfans.com