When Apple released its iPhone 1.0.2 firmware update a few days ago, specific fixes provided by the update were kept vague. Outside of the words "bug fixes", users have been left to discover what specific performance elements the patch improved or altered.

According to MacRumors, several users have reported that their iPhones are now able to connect to wireless access points that were once regarded by their iPhone handset as out of range.

"My WiFi reception is definitely better," commented a user identified as schulzmc said Tuesday. "While in my office I have never been able to connect to the hub in the conference room down the hall [but after the update] I was surprised that the Edge connection seemed faster, until I realized I was connected to the WiFI hub with two bars. For me, this is a huge issue, as I was preparing to try to deal with whatever hassle it would take to get the WiFI connection extended to my office area."

Mixed reports have surfaced as to other changes provided by the update. Some have reported increased speakerphone volumes while others have stated that this setting has remained the same.

Others, who added non-Apple-sanctioned software or hacks to their iPhones to achieve results such as custom ring tones have reported problems which pushed them to restore their handsets to a factory default state.

The update is automatically downloaded when the iPhone is connected to a Mac or PC and iTunes is opened. Users can then choose whether or not to apply the 3.7 megabyte download.

If you've seen any changes, positive or negative, that have stemmed from the iPhone 1.0.2 update, let us know in the comments or forums.