ios 4.1 & 4.2

As this issue was going to the printer, Apple announced the release of iOS 4.1 for the iPhone and iPod touch. The update will be available for the 3G, 3GS, and iPhone 4 as well as the second and third generation iPod touch. In addition, they announced the coming November release of iOS 4.2, which will bring iOS 4 enhancements to the iPad which currently runs version 3.2. The November update will also be available for the aforementioned versions of the iPhone and iPod touch. iOS 4.1 and 4.2 include a number of new features.


Features new to iOS 4.1

• Game Center: This social networking feature is focused on iOS games. It allows you to find friends, use an “auto match” feature to play multiplayer games, and track your achievements.

• Support for the following iTunes enhancements has been added: TV show rentals for $0.99 each; access to iTunes’ “Ping” feature to keep up with your friends’ music and your favorite artists; upload HD video from your iPhone 4 to YouTube and MobileMe.

• AirPlay: Let’s you stream content from your iOS device to Apple TV.

• HDR Photography: Snap the Camera’s shutter and it takes 3 quick photos and combines them for better exposure.

• Bug fixes for the proximity sensor and Bluetooth.

Source of Information : IPhone Life November-December 2010

ios 4.1 & 4.2