Apple iDevices Getting Bumped to iOS 4.2 Today
Now "Find My iPhone" feature is free for all.
While the iPhone and iPod touch have had multitasking since the summer, the iPad was strangely left out from the party. It seemed that the iPad was part of a different software tree with its iOS 3.2 version, but today there will be a unification that will bring all the iOS devices up to version 4.2.
iPad users will finally get to use Apple's form of multitasking as well as GameCenter features that the little iDevices have been using for a while now. New to the entire line in 4.2 is AirPlay for streaming content to Apple TV, and AirPrint for printing directly from iOS.
Previously only those with subscriptions to MobileMe could tap into the "Find My iPhone" feature that helps those with lost or stolen devices. Now Apple has done a good thing and made it free to anyone with an iPad, iPhone 4 and fourth generation iPod touch.
Those who have lost their devices can use their computer to locate the device using its GPS, and have the phone display a message or play a sound. If the device has fallen into the wrong hands, the owner can even lock or remote wipe the device.
While many of these features won't be available on the older iPhone 3G model, there is some belief that this latest tweak will bring back some performance into the two-year-old device.
The 4.2 update will be available today through an iTunes update.
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omg hate apple. they suck... ok pretty much summed up all the comments here. kthxbye
lets hope it makes a difference...
Looking forward to it. I thought I had read that AirPrint was out of this release though.
omg hate apple. they suck... ok pretty much summed up all the comments here. kthxbye
You forgot to bash AT&T for us Americans. Sure, iOS4.2 includes "Find my iDevice" features that let you lock the device remotely, but with AT&T's crappy network, the thief probably wouldn't be able to make calls or browse the web anyway, so what's the point? Zing!
so are we looking forward to next year's alarm bug as well?
I find it odd that Apple indicates on their site that this is available and when I plug my iPhone in iTunes indicates that it has the most up-to-date version of the software (4.1).
haters gonna gate, etc.
hate* lol
So this makes the iPhone 3G/3GS actually work again?
Favorite line: "Apple's version of multitasking"
I lol'd
Engadget posted a review of iOS 4.2 running on iPad and they were quite impressed
http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/22 [...] -for-ipad/
One week ago i updated my 3GS from 4.0 to 4.1 and it was bricked for a day, until i figured out how to fix it.
I think i'll be sitting this one out.
Updated my 3G to iOS 4.2.1 a few min ago. I do not see any performance improvements so far. I am still experiencing lag during transitioning between apps, and while texting. I even performed a hard reset, still the same lag.
sigh....
Updated my 3G to iOS 4.2.1 a few min ago. I do not see any performance improvements so far. I am still experiencing lag during transitioning between apps, and while texting. I even performed a hard reset, still the same lag.sigh....
... I should add that at least it didn't brick my phone, lol. If there is any performance improvement, it is minimal.
".Engadget posted a review of iOS 4.2 running on iPad and they were quite impressed
http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/22 [...] -for-ipad/"
of COURSE they're going to be impressed! I take most of what EnD'Gadget writes with a pinch of salt. Heck, with the quick 'paid' reviews of products and CLEAR bios towards Apple, they're always going to say it's great.
Anyway, I hope the update goes well for anyone that needs it
haters gonna gate, etc.
hate* lol
Failers gonna fail?
Next in the news: hackers found a way to access iPads, iPhones and iTouch to lock them or even wipe out the info.
Updated my 3G to iOS 4.2.1 a few min ago. I do not see any performance improvements so far. I am still experiencing lag during transitioning between apps, and while texting. I even performed a hard reset, still the same lag.sigh....
Its because your on 2 year old specs is why its slow and will remain slow. I jumped late to the Iphone 4 game last month from a 3GS and its a big difference but probably not worth the $299 I paid but its noticeably faster and clearer screen. Just disappointed they didnt go 64gb and a 4inch screen.
hmm, so its 4.1 for the ipad and nothing changes with the iphones..
A friend of mine updated and it took him 10 min, but another acquitance said it took him 3 hours. There seem to be a lot of horror stories with this update.
Meanwhile, I'm relieved to see Apple claim this is the first service of its kind on a consumer device ever. Because guess what, it isn't...just look at NTTdocomo who's offered this service for at least 4 years.
[citation][nom]eddieroolz[/nom.Meanwhile, I'm relieved to see Apple claim this is the first service of its kind on a consumer device ever. Because guess what, it isn't...just look at NTTdocomo who's offered this service for at least 4 years.[/citation]
WTFrick are you talking about? Apple has always been first! Ur lame.
Sith Lord Steve Jobs: *Waves Hand*....All Apple devices are Magical. Go buy them.
Weekminded People: ......Magical....
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Pretty much sums it up.