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iOS 4.2.1 GM Seed Released for Developers

, Nov 18th 2010 Discuss [1]

Despite the fact that some people out there, mainly those who don't call themselves developers, are trying to wait patiently for an official announcement as to when they should expect to be able to install iOS 4.2 on their devices, Apple is once again happy just to tease the masses. The company has just released the latest version of iOS 4.2, for developers, and it's available to download right now. Read The Full Story

iTunes 10.1 Available Now for Download, Brings Video AirPlay to the Masses

, Nov 12th 2010 Discuss [0]

If you've been using the audio version of AirPlay since its launch, but you've been aching at the very bones to get your hands on a little video streaming, then it looks like today's your lucky day. Apple has just begun pushing out update notifications for iTunes 10.1, which brings a few new features to the table, but mainly it's a platform for you to get iOS 4.2 onto your device (when it launches). Read The Full Story

iOS 4.2 delayed over WiFi connection bug?

, Nov 12th 2010 Discuss [3]

Rumors are circulating that iOS 4.2 - which had been tipped to arrive sometime today - has been delayed, after Apple supposedly discovered a significant WiFi bug in the gold master build. Accoridng to MacStories, "even if the iPad manages to successfully connect to a local network, the connection is lost after a few minutes" and Apple is reworking the gold master for a new release that could come as early as today. However, reports on how long the delay will affect regular users vary. Read The Full Story

Apple release OS X 10.6.5; is iOS 4.2 next?

, Nov 11th 2010 Discuss [0]

Apple has pushed out OS X 10.6.5, the latest version of its desktop OS, with various bug and security fixes along with increased performance in iPhoto and Aperture, and boosting RAW image support for more digital cameras. The update is tipped to be the first in a series of new software roll-outs from Apple over the next few days, including the much-anticipated iOS 4.2. Read The Full Story

Apple AirPrint loses shared printer support?

, Nov 10th 2010 Discuss [6]

Apple has reportedly cancelled their AirPrint support for printers shared through PCs and Macs, with developers claiming that reference to the functionality has been removed from the support documentation, and at least one claiming to have been told by Apple Tech Supper that the feature has been dropped. If true, it will mean that AirPrint in iOS 4.2 - which allows devices like the iPad to print wirelessly - will only work with a small number of printers from HP at launch. Read The Full Story

iPhone lock-screen exploit reportedly fixed in iOS 4.2 GM

, Nov 3rd 2010 Discuss [2]

The iPhone lock-screen exploit that allowed unauthorized access to various aspects of the smartphone without the passcode being entered has seemingly been addressed in the latest iOS 4.2 gold master candidate.  BGR has been attempting to replicate the exploit on a device running the newest 4.2 developer release, with no success. Read The Full Story

10+ New Features in Apple iOS 4.2

, Nov 1st 2010 Discuss [11]

Apple's new iOS is in Beta mode and you can bet there's a bunch of little tics and tacs in the workings that're noteworthy. This is a unification sort of release, bringing the iPad up to snuff, including such treasures found up until now only on the iPhone. Features such as multitasking, unified email inbox, Game Center, and folders. If you've got an iPod Touch like me, you've noticed the Game Center peeking at you above behind and around your games for a little while now. Read The Full Story

iOS exploit bypasses iPhone lockscreen for phone, contacts & other access

, Oct 26th 2010 Discuss [0]

A security loophole in iOS 4.1 (as well as the 4.2 beta, apparently) allows unauthorized access to the iPhone's contacts, phone functionality, emails and MMS.  Spotted by MacRumors forum members, the exploit is straightforward: from the iPhone 4 lockscreen, hit "Emergency Call", type in a random number and initiate the call, and then press the sleep key as soon as the end-call button appears on-screen.  That automatically takes you to the handset's contact list. Read The Full Story

iPad orientation lock switch forever gone post-iOS 4.2 says Steve Jobs

, Oct 25th 2010 Discuss [23]

Apple has made its minimalist reputation by paring down hardware controls to the bare necessities, and one of the more useful switches has been the screen rotation lock on the side of the iPad.  Originally intended as a mute switch, as on the iPhone, the control changed function ahead of the slate's launch and became far more useful in the process.  Now, it seems, Apple has decided to reverse engines and, post-iOS 4.2, change the control back to its original purpose with no software workaround. Read The Full Story

iOS 4.2 beta 2 and iTunes 10.1 beta released

, Sep 29th 2010 Discuss [0]

Apple has pushed out new developer betas for iOS 4.2 and iTunes 10.1, the former coming two weeks after the initial beta, and the early impressions are apparently far more positive.  The software adds multitasking support to the Apple slate, as well as wireless printing and homescreen folders; however more importantly it's said to be much more stable than the first beta. Read The Full Story

Apple TV iOS roots confirmed: jailbreak hacks ahoy!

, Sep 17th 2010 Discuss [0]

Apple's mysterious mention of an "iProd2,1" in the iOS 4.2 beta spotted earlier this year has turned out to be the newest Apple TV, prompting speculation that the set-top box might be a potential jailbreak target for enterprising hackers.  Contrary to earlier rumors, Apple made little reference to the second-gen Apple TV's underlying OS at its launch earlier this month; it had initially been expected that they would push iOS heavily and even bring the App Store to the STB. Read The Full Story

iOS 4.2 Beta Now Available to Download for Developers

, Sep 15th 2010 Discuss [2]

While Steve Jobs was busy announcing things on stage a few weeks ago, one main focus of that update was the announcement that iOS 4.1 was just around the corner. But, there was more to the story that had people eagerly anticipating the last bit of the year. Apple's iOS 4.2, which is the first iOS 4 update compatible for Apple's iPad, brings a lot of new features to the table. For example, being able to print wirelessly (which, coincidentally enough, just went into the hands of developers, too). But, there's plenty more in store for developers right now. Read The Full Story
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