What You Need To Know: The iOS 4.3 Change Log Released
March 10, 2011
As previously announced, Apple has just released iOS 4.3 to the public, two days ahead of schedule. The build went live at 10 a.m. PDT. It is compatable with both the iPad and upcoming iPad 2, as well as the iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4, and third and fourth generation iPod touches.
Users are able to update their iDevices by connect them to iTunes and clicking on the “Check for Update” button.
The update brings with it a number of enhancements including AirPlay video, iTunes Home sharing, and the Personal Hotspot feature.
Here is the change log for iOS 4.3:
This update contains new features and improvements, including the following: * Personal Hotspot - Share iPhone 4 cellular data with up to 5 devices (combination of up to 3 Wi-Fi, 3 Bluetooth, and 1 USB) * iTunes Home Sharing - Play music, movies, and TV shows from a shared iTunes library on a Mac or PC (requires iTunes 10.2) * New AirPlay features - Play videos from the Photos app including the Camera Roll album, iTunes previews, enabled third-party apps and websites on Apple TV - Play slideshows from Photos on Apple TV using transitions available on Apple TV * Faster Safari performance with Apple Nitro JavaScript engine * HD video out using the Apple Digital AV Adapter - View 720p HD videos from Videos app, iPod app, Photos, YouTube, Safari, Keynote, and enabled third-party apps on an HDMI display * Ping features - Push notifications for comments and follow requests - Post and Like songs directly from the Now Playing screen - Parental controls * New Settings - Messages setting for number of times to repeat an alert - iPad side switch setting to lock screen rotation or mute audio notifications and sound effects * Single tap conference call dialing with a pause to send a passcode * Bug fixes