Apple Releases iOS 4.2.1 Golden Master to Developers

[MacRumors]

MacRumors has just received word that Apple has seeded a new golden master of iOS 4.2, known as iOS 4.2.1, to developers. The new version carries a build number of 8C148, up from the previous 8C134.

According to those familiar with iOS 4.2.1, Apple has instructed developers not to resubmit their applications under the new build, suggesting that only minor fixes are included.

Article Link: Apple Releases iOS 4.2.1 Golden Master to Developers

 

[macdsean]

Seems to make a release of 4.2 today unlikely.

 

[bigbro1096]

Does it change anything and is it available for like the iPhone, and iPad too???

 

[petvas]

Does it change anything and is it available for like the iPhone, and iPad too???

It is available for all current iOS devices...

 

[takeaway]

The Problem

The problem with Apple has always been these interminable release teases. Once again 4.2 is bogged down in apple bugs.

 

[Saberon]

Just minor bug fixes compared to 4.2.0

 

[jent]

So does this mean they will release 4.2 imminently and then after working out further kinks release 4.2.1? Or would they go straight to 4.2.1?

 

[ghostface147]

Time to obtain it....

 

[swarmster]

Seems to make a release of 4.2 today unlikely.

Not that I think it will happen, but wouldn't this make a release of 4.2 today more likely, since they're already readying 4.2.1?

 

[Greg McBride]

The problem with Apple has always been these interminable release teases. Once again 4.2 is bogged down in apple bugs.

Why is this a problem? Better to get the bugs worked out with dev releases before putting it in the hands of the consumers.

 

[Saberon]

Interesting theory....hopefully!!

 

[LbrTradr]

And the wait continues........

 

[macdsean]

Not that I think it will happen, but wouldn't this make a release of 4.2 today more likely, since they're already readying 4.2.1?

I don't think so. It seems to me like a 4.2 release will get skipped, and they will release 4.2.1 instead after it is properly tested. But of course that is just speculation.

 

[wattsin]

Not that I think it will happen, but wouldn't this make a release of 4.2 today more likely, since they're already readying 4.2.1?

No, they will be skipping 4.2

 

[Nothlit]

The problem with Apple has always been these interminable release teases. Once again 4.2 is bogged down in apple bugs.

They said 4.2 would be out "in November." There's still plenty of time left in that window.

 

[lozpop]

I don't even know if installing this or jumping directly to the official version.
I have no problem with the 4.2 GMb

 

[HelveticaNeue]

I am really glad to see they are trying to iron out as many kinks as possible before releasing this. I'm a little curious why they chose to go to 4.2.1 and not just keep it at 4.2 with a different build number.

Can someone wiser than me tell me why they would add a .1 before the general release of .0?

 

[franswa za]

let's be patient................

 

[tipp]

The problem with Apple has always been these interminable release teases. Once again 4.2 is bogged down in apple bugs.

The only thing that can be said in response to comments like this is, "Get. A. Life." Interminable? Really? If you're over the age of 15 and saying stuff like that, you really should check your priorities in life.

They said November, and we're just past halfway through it. This is how software development works, and you can imagine the uproar if they released it with these bugs intact.

 

[takeaway]

They said 4.2 would be out "in November." There's still plenty of time left in that window.

There is plenty of time for sure. But the fact is why announce something when you don't have the product ready. They have had some serious problems.

 

[themacs]

Better a stable version than an unstable version, let them test and let us all more patient.

 

[HenMaster6000]

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Jesus Christ. Please just release something and THEN release the app / issue specific patches. I'm running 3.2 and don't have a dev account, and I can't stand these delays any longer.

 

[PlutoPrime]

The problem with Apple has always been these interminable release teases. Once again 4.2 is bogged down in apple bugs.

Excuse me? Have you ever released a software product before? "Bogged down by APPLE BUGS" ????! When you write code it's perfect and ready for release to the masses on the first draft?

Wow....

 

[ghostface147]

I am quite sure this is going to be the release version sometime before the end of November.

 

[enberg]

Hey hey hey Apple, isn't a master supposed to be _the_ final release?