iOS 4.2 beta 2 and beta 1 versions have already revealed some interesting new features and improvements.
But iOS 4.2 has another surprise for iPad users. It looks like iOS 4.2 will finally allow users to tether iPad’s 3G data connection to another device like the laptop.
Programmer Paul Grave discovered the new tethering options in the settings after upgrading to iOS 4.2 beta 2 on his iPad 3G.
9to5Mac reports that the options appear only on European carriers and do not appear on iPad 3Gs running on AT&T’s network.
As you can see from the screenshot below, users can enter the APN network settings to tether iPad’s 3G data connection to a laptop.
It will be interesting to see if this feature makes it to the final version of iOS 4.2 as AT&T currently charges an additional fee for the tethering feature on the iPhone.
I guess the feature that users are really waiting for is the ability to tether iPhone’s 3G connection to the iPad, which is currently possible only if you jailbreak your iPhone and use apps like MyWi, which transforms the iPhone into a wireless modem.
What’s your take? Tell us in the comments section below.
[via 9to5Mac]
Sound dumb . Why carry around laptop and ipad.
I agree. I know the iPad doesn't have every feature a laptop or computer has, but that would be cumbersome; carry around a laptop and iPad… no thanks.
I bet that ATT will charge an additional fee to tether lol
Wheres the frickin 4.1 Jailbreak for iPhone4?
Really ~
Really ~
Surprised …
I believe this is so surpise idea…
so what's apples explanation of not allowing the ipad to tether to the iphone without a jailbreak?
can't be an argument about data use, since they allow laptops to tether, which use much more idata than an ipad
no, it's sole purpose is to force users to buy a 3G enabled ipad.
seriously, this is one for the courts. they specially block ipad tethering, and no other devices.
Hahahahaha… Deznutzinyoumouth… True that!
I would like to tether my iPad to my iPod touch so I can use face time on the go. Also maybe an app for photo transfers that is faster than blutooth.
Mywi is the best
if the ipad can tether to the iphone then no more service plan for iphone. just get toktumi line 2 app and you can make phone calls and text for $15 a month unlimited. at least for the 2 gb of service you buy through att. so its 45 i think for 2gb+ tethering for iphone if its the same for ipad then $45 + $15 = 60 for unlimited calls, text, email and internet up to 2 GB. cant wait!