0 Top 5 Features of iOS 4.3 Firmware Update, and One More Thing

iOS 4.3 Beta has just been arrived for developers, and it has bundled with a lot of new features, updates and modifications. So, what’s really new in iOS 4.3 update? Let’s have a look at some of the important features of iOS 4.3.

1. Personal Hotspot

Yesterday, we have seen that some sources confirmed Personal Hotspot feature in iOS 4.3, and now it has been found out in today’s released iOS 4.3 Beta firmware. For those who don’t know, Personal Hotspot will allow you to connect up to 5 devices with your iDevice.
As we know, this feature has already been included in Verizon iPhone 4, so iOS 4.3 update will probably bring it for GSM iPhones.

2. Multi-touch gestures for iPad

If you’re a MacBook Pro user, you would know the meaning of real multi-touch gesture. Apple developers have now enabled the same four-five fingers gesture in iPad iOS 4.3 update. This new feature will allow users to pinch to the Home Screen. Users can also swipe left and right to view different applications on the iPad.

3. AirPlay

AirPlay feature is currently available for Mac OS X Snow Leopard users, and now iDevices will get this feature to stream video content from an app to a widescreen TV using Media Player APIs.
Engadget shows the new AirPlay feature on iPad -

4. Full Screen iAds

Not so interesting feature for end users, but still Apple has added support to full screen iAds. Considering the large screen on iPad, these Ads will be much more interactive than intrusive.

5. HTTP Live Streaming Stats

With this feature, users can track the popularity of their streams. It can also be used as a tool to measure the performance by tracking important information such as the no. of people watch the videos, duration of video played by each user etc.

6. One More Thing…

Minor iOS 4.3 Updates

1. iPad Hardware Rotation Lock
2. New video camera effects for iPhone and iPod Touch
3. Message alert settings
4. New FaceTime icon
5. “Noteworthy” font for iPad
6. Redesigned Keyboard
7. New interface to update iPhone Apps

New iPad, iPhone coming soon
While exploring iOS 4.3 Beta, Engadget team found out the references to new iPhone and iPad devices -

No support for iPod Touch 2G, iPhone 3G
Interestingly, Apple team has not provided any iOS 4.3 beta build for iPod Touch 2G and iPhone 3G, which means these devices will probably not get iOS 4.3 or any other update in the future.
iOS 4.3 Release Date
Apple has not announced any official release date of iOS 4.3, but it is expected to be releasing during March, 2011.
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