Apple Details Features in iOS 4.2 for iPad
Apple has posted a dedicated page detailing the new features coming to the iPad in November. iOS 4.2 is the unifying release that finally brings the iPad and iPhone in feature sync. The iPad was originally launched with iOS 3.2 and has since fallen behind the iPhone and iPod touch's iOS in features.
Besides multi-tasking and folder organization, iOS 4.2 also brings some brand new features including:
- Printing: Print mail, photos, web pages, and more directly to a printer on a wireless network.
- AirPlay: Wirelessly stream videos, music, and photos from iPad to the new Apple TV, and stream music to AirPlay speakers or receivers, including AirPort Express.
The iOS 4.2 release will be be released for the iPad, iPhone and iPod touch in November.
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19 months ago
Printing ? That's great news !
I know there were some tricks to do this but now it's featured and it's even better.
I know there were some tricks to do this but now it's featured and it's even better.
19 months ago
Wireless printing and folders should be really useful as well as the multi-tasking.
19 months ago
I wonder if the video streaming will work for all Quicktime video (like the dock output does now). I would love to wirelessly stream BBC iPlayer to the TV.
19 months ago
The iPhone and iPod touch get it so the ipad will become more big iPod touch like. Should keep some features different like the phone on the iPhone then printing on the ipad
19 months ago
I hoped for more app icons per page, and more in the dock.
There is enough screen real estate available. Folders ask for more touch. ;)
There is enough screen real estate available. Folders ask for more touch. ;)
19 months ago
Did anyone else notice the mention of a find feature on 4.2 there or is that currently a feature of iOS?
19 months ago
The iPhone and iPod touch get it so the ipad will become more big iPod touch like. Should keep some features different like the phone on the iPhone then printing on the ipad
I agree, but I'm sure they'll be a few little differences. Also, I wonder if a new iPad will be out by then. Steve did kind of slip and say HDR photos on the iPad or something...
Even though it's obvious now that the next iPad will have Facetime.
19 months ago
Did anyone else notice the mention of a find feature on 4.2 there or is that currently a feature of iOS?
Finding a word in a webpage will be fantastic - I have had numerous occasions of wanting to search for text on my iPad and missing the Laptop.
I am sure that many will say that 4.2 is what the iPad should have been upon launch, however that's what you get for being an early adopter.
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