At least the timestamp patch 2614 has now been committed on Gotham and Frodo branches, in future you should be able to tell by looking at /flash if you have an outdated kernel.img file.
Texture Cache Maintenance Utility: Preload your texture cache for optimal UI performance. Remotely manage media libraries. Purge unused artwork to free up space. Find missing media. Configurable QA check to highlight metadata issues. Aid in diagnosis of library and cache related problems.