At long last, iOS 4.2 will be made available today for iPad, iPhone and iPod Touch. Apart from bringing iOS 4 to the iPad (it’s still stuck on 3.2 at the moment), this update also adds some fun new features to iPhone and iPod Touch. Here’s a rundown of the key additions and changes in iOS 4.2.
iPad
- Multitasking now supported, allegedly not affecting battery life
- Folders added, letting users organize their apps
- Unified Inbox in the Mail app
iPad, iPhone and iPod Touch
- AirPlay – stream media from your iThing to your Apple TV or AirPlay enabled speakers
- GameCenter – adds a social layer to gaming on iOS devices
- AirPrint – the incongruously popular/controversial printing solution
- Find my iThing – MobileMe subscribers can track down lost or stolen devices
- Various stability, functionality and security enhancements
Of course, Steve Jobs still doesn’t want iOS device owners to use WiFi to sync their gadgets. Maybe that’ll come in 5.0?
