IOS 4.2 is out.
http://www.apple.com/ios/
iOS 4.2 is a unification release. It finally brings the iPad up to speed, and it will hopefully stay that way from now on. The iPad is therefore getting all the features we know and enjoy on our iPhones, features such as: multitasking, a unified email inbox, Game Center and folders.
iPhone Features
1) FaceTime through SMS
2) Ringtone volume can now be adjusted for individual contacts in iOS 4.2.
3) Improvements to 3G Perfomance
4) AVRCP Audio/Video Remote Protocol for Bluetooth
5) Ability to Change Fonts in Notes App under the Settings
6) New Parental Controls
7) MIDI Support
Jailbreak
But what about the jailbreakers out there? Is iOS 4.2 safe for us? Well yes and no. It is possible to jailbreak your device, but Cydia still doesnt work properly. So anyone that just wants to be able to download and install all your favorite tweaks and mods might want to stay away from this.
iOS 4.2 Software Update
This update contains improvements, including the following:
AirPrint
- Print mail, photos, web pages, and more directly to
AirPrint compatible printers on a local wireless network
AirPlay
- Wirelessly stream videos, music, and photos to
Apple TV
- Wirelessly stream music to AirPlay compatible speakers
and receivers, including AirPort Express
FaceTime improvements
- Initiate calls with Voice Control
- Initiate calls from an SMS conversation
- Support for Bluetooth accessories
Find text on the web page in Safari
New fonts setting available for Notes
New SMS/MMS text tones and the ability to set custom
tones per contact
Additional restrictions (parental controls) available:
- Account settings
- App deletion
- Game Center friends
- Location settings
Ability to import .ics files into Calendar
Bug fixes, including:
- Eliminates sound artifacts occasionally captured in
recorded audio with 4th generation iPod touch
- Improves audio playback to car stereos via USB
Products compatible with this software update:
iPhone 4
iPhone 3GS
iPhone 3G
iPod touch 2nd generation or later
Not all improvements apply to all models. For more information, go to:
<http://www.apple.com/ipodtouch/software-update/>
<http://www.apple.com/iphone/software-update/>
For feature descriptions and complete instructions, see the user guides for iPhone and iPod touch at:
<http://support.apple.com/manuals/iphone>
<http://support.apple.com/manuals/ipodtouch>
For more information about iPhone and iPod touch, go to:
<http://www.apple.com/iphone>
<http://www.apple.com/ipodtouch>
To troubleshoot your iPhone or iPod touch, or to view additional support information go to:
<http://www.apple.com/support/iphone>
<http://www.apple.com/support/ipodtouch>
For information on the security content of this update, please visit this website:
<http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1222>