Brief Video Preview of iOS 4.2 for iPad: Multitasking, Unified Inbox, and More
AppAdvice posts a brief video preview of the first beta version of iOS 4.2 for iPad, which was released just a few hours ago. The primary feature shown off in the walkthrough is multitasking, which allows users to easily jump back and forth between applications. Also featured are the universal inbox for email and a brief view of the launch screen for Apple's Game Center service.
According to some notes accompanying the video, the iPad allows for users to view seven application in the multitasking tray in landscape mode and six apps in portrait mode. In addition, AirPlay can be activated directly from the Photos application, allowing users to stream their content to the forthcoming Apple TV revision.
Apple's new AirPrint service, which currently requires interfacing with a Mac running the latest Mac OS X 10.6.5 beta, is not addressed in the walkthrough.
Update: Engadget has also posted a video preview of iOS 4.2 on the iPad, focusing on multitasking.
Update 2: iLounge has posted an extensive series of screenshots showing some of the changes in iOS 4.2 for iPad.
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22 months ago
the iPad allows for users to view seven application in the multitasking tray in landscape mode and six apps in portrait mode.
So where does that seventh app go when you switch to portrait mode? A mystery for the ages...
22 months ago
ive already seen "Game Center" on ios 4.0 beta , didnt i?
Yes, but not on the iPad. For the iPad, you'll need 4.2.
22 months ago
Dude really needs to turn on the steady cam option... seems like he's had way too much coffee..
22 months ago
I wanna see an AirPlay video demo ASAP!!!! That is the one single feature I am most anxious about!!
22 months ago
I'm going to love this but homey lost me when he threw that Android crap on there. WTF!
22 months ago
gee, with print services and multi-tasking, this "over-sized iPod" is looking more and more like a computer.
P.
P.
22 months ago
I feel like I usually have more time on my hands when dealing with my iPad than with my iPhone... the idea of multi-tasking on iPad is cool, I guess, but nothing to go crazy over.
And unified inbox, woopty do - way overdue.
Nothing to get excited about. Poor use of screen real estate, IMO.
And unified inbox, woopty do - way overdue.
Nothing to get excited about. Poor use of screen real estate, IMO.
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