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iOS 4.3 spotlight: Message alerts options

by Chris Rawson (Mar 9th, 2011)

Aside from major features like Personal Hotspot and iTunes Home Sharing, iOS 4.3 also brings some subtle changes to the way message alerts work. The settings for the Messages app now allow you to have alert tones repeat up to ten times at two minute intervals, which will come in handy if you're ...

iOS 4.3 gold master benchmarks from WIRED show speedier Safari browsing

by Steven Sande (Mar 9th, 2011)

In case you're wondering how that iOS 4.3 update is going to work out for you, WIRED has released results of benchmarks they performed using the gold master (release) version of the software. What they found was that the update provides major improvements in Safari's ability to run JavaScript. ...

iOS 4.3 is now available

by Dave Caolo (Mar 9th, 2011)

Apple has released iOS 4.3 just a day after BGR's rumored release schedule, but right on the nose for Jim Dalrymple's prediction. This is a big update for the iPhone, iPod touch and iPad. Changes include improve AirPlay support, the Nitro JavaScript engine for faster web browsing, personal hot ...

Rumor: iOS 4.3 today at 10 AM PT, including WiFi hotspot (Updated)

by Kelly Hodgkins (Mar 8th, 2011)

A rumor fresh out of BGR claims that iOS 4.3 may debut today at 10 AM Pacific Time. This release date is earlier than the March 11 date suggested last week when the gold master version of the mobile operating system was released to developers. BGR also claims the widely-reported three device ...

iPad 2 and iOS 4.3 JavaScript benchmarks show big performance gains

by Chris Ward (Mar 7th, 2011)

Some of the first speed tests coming in show that hardware and software improvements in the iPad 2 are giving it decent performance gains over its predecessor -- and over rival devices. CNET UK decided to spend its brief hands-on time with the iPad 2 by running the SunSpider JavaScript ...

iPhone 4 + Personal Hotspot + Wi-Fi-only iPad: Possible, but with drawbacks

by Chris Rawson (Mar 6th, 2011)

Once Apple announced Personal Hotspot, the new iPhone 4-only feature, a lot of potential iPad buyers started asking the same question. "Can I use this feature with a Wi-Fi-only iPad and avoid paying extra for a 3G-enabled iPad, plus another monthly data plan for it?" Indeed you can. With ...

Using Personal Hotspot for FaceTime over 3G

by Steven Sande (Mar 4th, 2011)

If you've used a Novatel Wireless MiFi 3G Hotspot for Wi-Fi connectivity on the go, you know that it's basically like having a Wi-Fi router that you can carry with you anywhere. That means that anything that works on Wi-Fi -- including FaceTime video calling -- works over the 3G internet ...

More details on iOS 4.3 compatibility

by Chris Ward (Mar 4th, 2011)

iOS 4.3 will be making your iOS device even more desirable in just one week's time -- that is, if yours is one of those lucky enough to be compatible with it. It will work on an iPhone 3GS and iPhone 4, but not on an iPhone 3G (so, I guess I may be upgrading sooner than I thought). iOS 4.3 ...

iOS 4.3 brings a handful of new features and new headaches

by Chris Rawson (Mar 4th, 2011)

iOS 4.3 doesn't bring nearly as many changes to the table as iOS 4.2 did last November. The release of iOS 4.2 was a watershed moment for the iPad, bringing features like multitasking and folders that made it a far more useful device than before. The iPhone got fewer new features in iOS 4.2, ...

AirPlay in 4.3 delivers on access for third-party apps

by Chris Ward (Mar 4th, 2011)

AirPlay is one of the cooler new technologies Apple has brought us recently, and iOS 4.3 (coming March 11) will allow third-party apps full use of its wireless streaming capability, not just for audio, but for video as well. Apple is already busy approving apps that take advantage of AirPlay's ...

Apple releases iOS 4.3 GM seed to devs

by Erica Sadun (Mar 3rd, 2011)

iOS 4.3 will be released to the general public next Friday, on March 11. Today, Apple uploaded the gold master seed for developers. The release remains under the NDA umbrella until next Friday, however, with details outside of those publicly discussed by Apple remaining off limits. The new 4.3 ...

AT&T confirms it will support personal hotspot for the iPhone

by Kelly Hodgkins (Mar 3rd, 2011)

AT&T representative Seth Bloom reportedly told PhoneScoop that AT&T will offer personal hotspot when it debuts with iOS 4.3. As was suggested in earlier rumors, the hotspot feature will require customers to subscribe to the $45/4 GB DataPro Plan with tethering. AT&T was rumored to be ...

iOS 4.3 gold master rumored ready

by Dana Franklin (Feb 24th, 2011)

According to Boy Genius Report, Apple has finalized the code for iOS 4.3 with build 8F190. The upcoming update is rumored to include a handful of new features, like iPad FaceTime, PhotoStream and PhotoBooth for iOS. If true, we'll likely see iOS 4.3 discussed or released next week during the ...

iOS 4.3 beta users able to use wireless hotspot on AT&T

by Kelly Hodgkins (Feb 21st, 2011)

An isolated report suggests AT&T is beginning to provision its system to support personal hotspot on iPhones running iOS 4.3. According to AppleInsider, a developer with a beta build of iOS was able to set up his AT&T account with this upcoming feature. He reportedly mentioned Verizon a few ...

Google may introduce in-app purchasing to compete with Apple's model (Updated)

by Kelly Hodgkins (Feb 16th, 2011)

Google may debut its new in-app purchasing and subscription system to compete with Apple's controversial model. Similar to Apple, the Google system would let users purchase upgrades and other digital content within an application using Android's built-in payment system, Google Checkout. The new ...