Apple has seeded iOS 4.2 Golden Master (GM) and iOS SDK 4.2 GM to developers of its iOS Developer program.
The Golden Master version means that it is the shipping version of the software that developers must use to develop and submit iOS apps that are compatible with iOS 4.2.
Steve Jobs had given a glimpse of some of the new features that will be available in iOS 4.2 at the September 1 special event such as:
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iOS 4 features such as multitasking, folders, Game Centre for iPad users.
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AirPrint: Apple’s Wirelessly printing technology
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It will also bring the AirPlay feature to iDevices, which will allow you to stream video, music, and photos over Wi-Fi especially useful if you have the second generation Apple TV.
The beta versions of iOS 4.2 have revealed some hidden features. iOS 4.2 Beta 1 has revealed the following features:
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iOS 4.2 finally brings the iOS 4 features like multitasking folders, Universal Inbox, Game Centre etc to the iPad
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The screen orientation lock switch on the iPad has now been repurposed to serve as the mute switch
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New fonts for Notes app
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New Settings option
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New Default Lockscreen Keyboard
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Allow you to search for text on a web page in Mobile Safari
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Allows users to set text tones to individual contacts
iOS 4.2 Beta 2 has revealed the following:
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Developers had observed speed improvements and more reliability in iOS 4.2 for iPad
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Game Center compatibility indicators added to the App Storeapp
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The app switching (multitasking) feature for iPad gets a new animation
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YouTube app that comes pre-installed on the iDevices will finally allow users to upload a video as public, private or unlisted
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iOS 4.2 will allow users to tether iPad’s 3G data connection to another device like the laptop (though the option was removed in iOS 4.2 beta 3)
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iPod Touch 2G was dropped from the list of devices that supported the AirPrint feature - Apple's wireless printing technology
iOS 4.2 Beta 3 has revealed the following changes:
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Apple has added some more text tones that can be set to individual contacts.
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Enable/Disable alert sounds for New Mail, Sent Mail, Calendar Alerts, Lock Sounds, Keyboard Clicks for iPad users
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Minor graphical changes
Users who want to jailbreak and unlock their iPhone should avoid upgrading to iOS 4.2 GM and wait for iPhone Dev Team, Chronic Dev team and Geohot to release updated versions of their hacking tools for iOS 4.2.
Apple had indicated that iOS 4.2 for iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad will be released in November.
With today’s release of iOS 4.2 Golden Master, it looks like iOS 4.2 will be released to users next week or at the end of the week to fix the annoying Daylight savings bug before it affects users in the US who will be switching back to Standard Time on November 7.
We’ll let you know if we find anything interesting in iOS 4.2 GM so stay tuned here at iPhone Hacks or follow us on Twitter or subscribe to our RSS feed.
Do you like the new features included in iOS 4.2? Are you looking forward to the iOS 4.2 update? Please let us know your take in the comments section below.
hurryyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy ultrasn0w!!!!
iOS 4.3 Beta 3? Typo mistake?
Cheers, looking forward iOS 4.2 to release.
Yeah, thanks for pointing it out. We've corrected it.
Will they add HDR camera to iPhone 3GS?
why has nobody mentioned the USB playback issues with 4.1? When pluged into a deck like JVC, Kenwood, and alpine? All so some stock decks. And this worked fine before the upgrade. This is to Iphone Hacks…Google this…Apple trolls the sites and need to fix this is 4.2!!! Ipod, Iphone now useless in the car.
LET'S HOPE DEV TEAM WILL RELEASE AN UPDATE FOR ULTRASN0W
Yes buddy. Like you and me, many people are waiting for Ultrasn0w.
is all billing information deleted when you downgrade 4.1 to a lower firmware, do i have to create a new itunes store account?
When will we see a video of iOS 4.2 GM getting owned by SHAtter? I have my money on sometime tomorrow. Yes, the iPhone hacking community is that awesome.
Your iTunes account is actually stores on Apple's servers. It is not affected by firmware updates. You can stillbuse the same after you downgrade.
Why no rds on Bluetooth
Unlock on the new basebands is the question.
I think a lot of people would agree when i say, lets get over this hurdle first with the unlocking of 4.1 on baseband 05.14.02
Totally Agree with Arnie.. i'm stuck with it! when exactly it would come real
bored to be waiting
I've just heard the new SMS alerts, and they are waaay to long!
Why can't Apple get it right? A wasted opportunity, I prefer their sound quality to jb ones, and am pissed off lol
How can i update my iphone 3gs to 4.2? Please help dev team like always u do, th