New iOS beta released offering new gestures, Xcode updated with AirPlay services for apps (updated)
Well hello there, here's something new. On Apple's developer page for iOS 4.3 beta there's this gem:
"Test Multi-Touch Gestures for iPad
This beta release contains a preview of new Multi-Touch gestures for iPad. You can use four or five fingers to pinch to the Home Screen; swipe up to reveal the multitasking bar; and swipe left or right between apps. We are providing this preview before releasing them to the public to understand how these gestures work with your apps. Test them and give us your feedback on the Apple Developer Forums."
So we're getting some new wibbly wobbly gestures? Too bad they won't change the orientation lock back to the way it used to work. Still, these new gestures make a lot of sense for Apple's tablet and its touch-centric interface.
A new version of Xcode (Preview 6 beta) was also released to support the beta iOS build and adds Airplay and Apple TV services (not apps on Apple TV -- yet) for apps. Specifically:
"AirPlay Video support is now available as an option for developers in the MPMoviePlayerController class. It is also available to web authors via the QuickTime Plug-In or media element."
Developers, check it out and let us know if you find anything else of note.
Updates: Thanks to our commenters!
Looks like you'll be able to revert the orientation lock functionality in 4.3 so that you can use it as a mute or orientation lock.
Also, hotspot functionality is there, but it'll work like tethering on AT&T, likely with those fun-time data caps.
And last but not least ... well, iPhone 3G seems to be left in the cold, so maybe it is the least.
Update 2: Some folks are diving into the info.plist file and finding some new camera effects. Neat!
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Well hello there, here's something new. On Apple's developer page for iOS 4.3 beta there's this gem: "Test Multi-Touch Gestures for...
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When I receive txt messages, since updating to iOS 4.3 the phone vibrates 4 times. Has anyone else noticed this?
January 13 2011 at 11:41 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyWith everyone carrying a personal hot spot on their iPhone, Steve Jobs will never be able to demo FaceTime again!
January 13 2011 at 7:27 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyAnyone having luck getting the WiFi option in the Personal Hotspot Menu on an iPhone 3GS? I still only see USB and Bluetooth which makes the renaming of the menu from Tethering the main 3GS feature. Hopefully I'm wrong.
January 13 2011 at 3:55 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply3Gs on t-mobile austria-- no wifi as well. :
January 13 2011 at 4:29 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyJust to let you all know, the Hotspot feature does work, after updating to 4.3 on my iPhone 4, I called AT&T and enabled tethering plan and now I can use the hotspot it works great!
It even shows how many users are connected at once. I haven't been able to get the multitouch gestures to work on the iPad tho.
4.2.1 appears to be the last update for the iPhone 3G and 2nd generation iPod Touch since 4.3 does not support these devices. I have mixed feelings about this. The 2nd gen iPod Touch still seems to work really well at most tasks so it's sad to see it being left behind. I also worry that this means that the lingering problems the 3G has with iOS 4 will never get fixed now. On the other hand as a developer this means that it will be easier to focus on the newer hardware features of the iPhone 3GS and later devices including the larger RAM and better OpenGL support.
January 12 2011 at 11:28 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyI think 3 years is all you can expect for backwards compatibility. Maybe 4 if you can hack it a bit. I'd like to stretch it a bit more too becuse I have a 2G that has been a faithful companion but I also realize without a camera and many other features it always seems to miss out on unitizing the new apps to their fullest potential. Basically now I use it for Music, Videos and Nike+ and as a dedicated sling box player propped up on my desk. Its good for saving the battery on my iPhone while traveling too.
January 13 2011 at 4:16 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyHey this'll be great for VLC — oh wait.
January 12 2011 at 10:48 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyGesture controls like that seen with the MacBooks and trackpad. Maybe this means an OSX Lion powered iPad is in the near future. Hey, I guy can dream, can't he?
January 12 2011 at 9:34 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyIf'd be cool if we can have a two-finger swipe left or right to go to the next song in Music. Nothing would be cooler for tired nights.
January 12 2011 at 8:26 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplySince you mentioned it, any real hints that the Apple TVs will, in fact, get some app support? My parents would really love a Pandora or even Hulu app on theirs.
January 12 2011 at 6:46 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Replywell you can stream Pandora or any app's audio (and eventually video) via your iPad or iPhone. It will all come down to if the App Developer will implement or allow video to be streamed too. I sure hope Hulu and such apps will allow this. I mean, I'm already paying for Hulu, so what's the big deal of allowing it to stream directly to my AppleTV and Plasma?
January 12 2011 at 6:53 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyThanks for that response, but I'm not talking about being a receiver for stuff sent by other devices. I don't want to have to buy my parents an iPad or iPod to get that functionality.
January 12 2011 at 7:05 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyHere's how to make the multitasking gestures work: Connect the iPad, launch Xcode, open the Organizer, click "Use for development". The gestures work very well, swiping apps is great and pinching five fingers to open the home screen feels totally naturall. Bye bye, Home button.
January 12 2011 at 6:24 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyOkay, I haven't downloaded the new Xcode yet since it was 4gig! So, I can't access these until I do this, hmmm. Thanks for the heads-up!
January 12 2011 at 6:32 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Replyto make it work with the old build:
cd /Developer/Platforms/iPhoneOS.platform/DeviceSupport/
ln -s "4.2 (8C5101c)" "4.3 (8F5148b)"
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