Ipod touch with iTune 7.7??? HELP!

Question

I have a friend bought 8Gb ipod touch recently. When she open the ipod it has the lates applications (e.g., map, mail, etc.) I was trying to upgrade my itune enable me to get the same application but no luck.

is it because her ipod is new and those application released recently or should I need to update my itune to 7.7 to get the same?

addn'l question: if i decided to update my itune, what will happen to my dowloaded music video?

Thanks a ton!

Answer 1

To install new applications from the AppStore on iTunes 7.7

you need to have an iPod touch with that firmware 2.0 or 2.0.1

so check for updates or take a look on settings/general on your iPod

Answer 2

Your friend has the January Software Upgrade. It doesn't have the App Store on it. You can buy the 2.0 Software Upgrade off iTunes for $9.99, which has the January Software Upgrade and the App Store.