Apple iOS 4.2 Software Update

On the 22nd of November Apple release the iOS 4.2 Software Update, which as well as being for iPhone and iPod touch also covers the iPad. (NOTE: You will require iTunes 10.1 to install iOS 4.2)

iOS 4.2 Software Update

This update contains improvements, including the following:

• AirPrint
– Print mail, photos, web pages, and more directly to
AirPrint compatible printers on a local wireless network
• AirPlay
– Wirelessly stream videos, music, and photos to Apple TV
– Wirelessly stream music to AirPlay compatible speakers and receivers, including AirPort Express
• FaceTime improvements
– Initiate calls with Voice Control
– Initiate calls from an SMS conversation
– Support for Bluetooth accessories
• Find text on the web page in Safari
• New fonts setting available for Notes
• New SMS/MMS text tones and the ability to set custom
tones per contact
• Additional restrictions (parental controls) available:
– Account settings
– App deletion
– Game Center friends
– Location settings
• Ability to import .ics files into Calendar
• Bug fixes, including:
– Eliminates sound artifacts occasionally captured in recorded audio with 4th generation iPod touch
– Improves audio playback to car stereos via USB

Products compatible with this software update:
• iPhone 4
• iPhone 3GS
• iPhone 3G
• iPod touch 2nd generation or later

Not all improvements apply to all models. For more information, go to:
http://www.apple.com/ipodtouch/software-update/
http://www.apple.com/iphone/software-update/

For feature descriptions and complete instructions, see the user guides for iPhone and iPod touch at:
http://support.apple.com/manuals/iphone
http://support.apple.com/manuals/ipodtouch

For more information about iPhone and iPod touch, go to:
http://www.apple.com/iphone
http://www.apple.com/ipodtouch

To troubleshoot your iPhone or iPod touch, or to view additional support information go to:
http://www.apple.com/support/iphone
http://www.apple.com/support/ipodtouch
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