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iOS 4.2

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Apple seeds first Mac OS X 10.6.6 beta in advance of 10.6.5 release

Apple has issued the first build of Mac OS X 10.6.6 to developers ahead of the public release of Mac OS X 10.6.5.

Josh Ong 15 years ago 25

Apple's iAd service to go global

Apple's iAd network is being deployed worldwide, expanding beyond North America and the UK, with developers reporting ad impressions coming from around the world, according to a new report.

Josh Ong 15 years ago 12

Apple details iPhone alarm clock bug in support document

Apple has published a support document on its website in an effort to help users who have been affected by an iPhone issue that caused alarms to go off an hour late in Europe this week.

AppleInsider Staff 15 years ago 27
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First look: Apple's iOS 4.2 golden master with AirPlay, AirPrint, bugs [u]

Apple this week released to developers the golden master build of iOS 4.2, bringing iOS 4 features like folders and multitasking to the iPad, and also introducing AirPlay and AirPrint to the iOS line of devices. AppleInsider offers a closer look, including some bugs and issues [updated].

Neil Hughes 15 years ago 60

Apple changes multitasking bar, MobileMe login in iOS 4.2 GM

Subtle changes to iOS 4.2 in the Golden Master released to developers Monday include the addition of volume controls and an AirPlay button to the multitasking bar and an option to access MobileMe with an Apple ID. Meanwhile, developers can now submit their iOS 4.2 apps to Apple for review.

Josh Ong 15 years ago 47

Apple releases iPhone, iPad iOS 4.2 Golden Master to developers

Apple has released iOS 4.2 build 8C134 for both iPad and iPhone and iPod touch devices, indicating the company is close to public release of the new operating system, originally slated for delivery this month.

Daniel Eran Dilger 15 years ago 49

Glitch in Apple's iOS 4.1 allows iPhone access without passcode

A glitch discovered in iOS 4.1 allows iPhone users to access contacts, call history and voicemail on a passcode-locked handset without knowing the numeric entry required to unlock the phone.

Katie Marsal 15 years ago 46

Apple's latest iOS 4.2 beta adds SMS tones, disables some AirPlay features

Apple on Tuesday released the third beta of iOS 4.2 to developers alongside the second beta of iTunes 10.1, making subtle changes to the distributions of the former for both the iPhone and the iPad.

Josh Ong 15 years ago 37

Apple issues betas of iOS 4.2, iTunes 10.1 to developers

Apple Tuesday evening supplied developers with the latest betas of two major upcoming software releases, with iOS 4.2 and iTunes 10.1 available for testing.

AppleInsider Staff 15 years ago 43

First look: Apple's iOS 4.2 for iPad and iPhone

Apple on Wednesday dished out the first external betas of iOS 4.2, which will debut AirPlay and AirPrint for iOS devices while also delivering a slew of long-awaited features for the iPad, including multi-tasking, folders and threaded mail. However, AppleInsider has also discovered a handful of more subtle refinements, all of which are detailed in this illustrated first look.

Neil Hughes and Kasper Jade 15 years ago 83

First look: AirPrint wireless printing with Apple's iOS 4.2

Wireless printing finally comes to the iPhone, iPad and iPod touch this November, and AppleInsider offers a closer look at the feature in its current state in the first iOS 4.2 beta.

Neil Hughes 15 years ago 47

Apple's iOS 4.2 SDK requires Mac OS 10.6.5 pre-release build

Developers who plan to test the newly released iOS 4.2 beta must also be running the latest beta software development kit of Snow Leopard, Mac OS X 10.6.5, to ensure compatibility with AirPrint shared wireless printing.

AppleInsider Staff 15 years ago 39

Apple releases first beta of iOS 4.2 with support for AirPrint

Apple on Wednesday released the first beta version of iOS 4.2 with AirPrint, the name for its wireless printing standard for the iPad, iPhone and iPod touch, to members of its iOS development community.

AppleInsider Staff 15 years ago 59

Apple working together with BridgeCo to launch AirPlay

In a rare partnership, Apple allowed BridgeCo a glimpse at its code in order to open up AirPlay streaming media integration to third-party devices.

Josh Ong 15 years ago 46

Apple posts iPad iOS 4.2 "Coming Soon" page

Apple has posted an iPad software update page on its website with details of the forthcoming iOS 4.2.

Josh Ong 15 years ago 109

iOS 4.2 for iPad coming in November, adds wireless printing and Air Play

Apple on Wednesday showed off iOS 4.2 for the iPad, including folders, multitasking, support for wireless printing, and streaming of audio, video and photos through the new Air Play feature.

AppleInsider Staff 15 years ago 34
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