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Apple Releases iOS 4 With Multitasking, iBooks, and More

Monday June 21, 2010 10:34 am PDT by Eric Slivka

As expected, Apple today released iOS 4, the company's next-generation operating system for the iPhone and iPod touch. A number of readers are reporting that the update has just gone live, although availability appears to still be rolling out across all users. Those looking for the update can connect their devices to iTunes and click the "Checking for Update" button.


iOS 4 brings over 100 new features, including multitasking, folders, Mail improvements, iBook support and more. The operating system is compatible with iPhone 3G, 3GS, and 4, as well as second- and third-generation iPod touch models. Not all features are compatible with all devices, however, with features such as multitasking, custom wallpaper, and Bluetooth keyboard support requiring a minimum of an iPhone 3GS or third-generation iPod touch.

Users report that the iOS 4 build number (8A293) is the same as that released to developers as the Golden Master Candidate earlier this month.
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AriX
22 months ago
iOS 4 is OUT! You can upgrade in iTunes, or via manual download from the links below. Then, you can install the new software in iTunes by holding the Alt/Option key (for Mac users) or Shift key (for Windows users) while pressing the "Check for Update" button in iTunes, and selecting the downloaded IPSW from your drive.

I recommend downloading it while it's hot, since Apple's servers will quickly get overloaded with users trying to get the new software.

Direct IPSW Download Links:
iPod touch 2G: http://appldnld.apple.com.edgesuite.net/content.info.apple.com/iPhone4/061-7435.20100621.tr49t/iPod2,1_4.0_8A293_Restore.ipsw
iPod touch 3G: http://appldnld.apple.com.edgesuite.net/content.info.apple.com/iPhone4/061-7381.20100621.AzSP9/iPod3,1_4.0_8A293_Restore.ipsw
iPhone 3G: http://appldnld.apple.com.edgesuite.net/content.info.apple.com/iPhone4/061-7436.20100621.58Yt4/iPhone1,2_4.0_8A293_Restore.ipsw
iPhone 3Gs: http://appldnld.apple.com.edgesuite.net/content.info.apple.com/iPhone4/061-7437.20100621.5urG8/iPhone2,1_4.0_8A293_Restore.ipsw
iPhone 4: http://appldnld.apple.com.edgesuite.net/content.info.apple.com/iPhone4/061-7380.20100621,Vfgb5/iPhone3,1_4.0_8A293_Restore.ipsw
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DustyLBottoms
22 months ago
iOS 4 is up!
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zizo79
22 months ago
cant find it
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Sneakz
22 months ago
Those links are legit. You people are clueless if you don't think its real.

But damn, 579MB for iPhone 4. And Apple makes you download it for every little update.
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camholder
22 months ago

iOS 4 is up!


Not in the UK it isn't :mad:
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thelatinist
22 months ago
Could someone post the build number for the release version?
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odyssey924
22 months ago
Looks like the same build as the GM Candidate. If you got that, you're good to go.
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maviso5
22 months ago
not in the UK :(
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Darrensk8
22 months ago

Not in the UK it isn't :mad:


it is now :D
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Ackster
22 months ago
It's definitely live right now. I'm showing 378 MB in size.
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