Apple Seeds iOS 4.2 Beta 3 and iTunes 10.1 Beta 2 to Developers
We've received word that Apple has released the third beta version of iOS 4.2 and the associated Software Development Kit for the iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch to developers. The release comes two weeks after the release of the
second beta version.
There is no word yet on changes included in the new version, but we'll update with any significant revelations.
Update: iTunes 10.1 Beta 2 is also out. Changes from the previous beta version are similarly unknown at this time.
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