Apple earlier announced that they would be releasing iOS 4.3(update for existing iPhone/iPad/iPod Touch) on March 11th 2011. But they done it again earlier than expected. Apple has just released the very final version of iOS 4.3 for iPhone 4 (GSM only), iPhone 3GS, iPad 2, iPad, iPod touch 4G/3G.
This version of iOS brings a number of new features for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch users including: ability to to cancel the download of an app, multitouch gestures for iPad (for developers only), Personal Hotspot for GSM iPhone 4, AirPlay for third party apps, option of choosing between mute switch and rotation lock for iPad’s “Side Switch” hardware button, subscription-based payments to iTunes App Store, Nitro JavaScript engine from Safari on OS X, new iTunes Home Sharing features, support for FaceTime on iPad 2, Photo Booth for iPad 2 and other system wide changes and improvements.
To update to iOS 4.3, all you need to do is to connect your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch with your computer via USB and start iTunes 10.2. You will be notified about the update, and click on “Download and Install” button to get on to the new firmware.
Good news for iOS Developers
Apple XCODE 3.2.6 ( IDE for iPhone app development) & iOS SDK 4.3 for developers are available through http://developer.apple.com
You could get a beta version of XCODE 4.0 (BETA) if you are part of iOS Developer Programs($99 annual fee).
Have fun !!! Thanks APPLE for an early release.
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