Fuji X100: new firmware and second shipment coming soon

According to this email from Fujifilm UK, there should be a new X100 firmware released by the end of next week:

"Sorry for the delay. We have just had confirmation that our office in Japan have been made aware of this as an issue and are looking into it as a matter of urgency. The problem which you describe should be fixable by simply upgrading the firmware.

I have been informed that a new firmware version will be released late next week (please keep an eye on our website) which should resolve the problem which you are experiencing."

The second shipment of Fuji X100 cameras is expected to be delivered to Germany in two weeks and "soon" in Canada:

Still no word from Fujifilm USA.