Apple Releases iOS 4.2 Golden Master to Developers

[MacRumors]

Apple has released the Golden Master (GM) version of iOS 4.2 to developers this evening. The GM build is typically the final shipping build that will eventually reach customers. According to MacStories, AirPlay has returned as a feature to YouTube playback -- a feature that was inexplicably missing in the last developer release.

Apple originally detailed the upcoming features of iOS 4.2 back in September. The focus of the update will be to bring the iPad up to speed with other iOS 4.x features such as multitasking and folders, but it also introduces a few new features across all devices. New features include:

- Printing: Print mail, photos, web pages, and more directly to a printer on a wireless network.
- AirPlay: Wirelessly stream videos, music, and photos from iPad to the new Apple TV, and stream music to AirPlay speakers or receivers, including AirPort Express.

iOS 4.2 was expected to be released in November, and with the GM release, Apple appears to be on target.

Article Link: Apple Releases iOS 4.2 Golden Master to Developers

 

[NinjaHERO]

A lot of good stuff here. I know Ipad owners are excited.

 

[DARKJ3DI]

when will us non-developers get it?

 

[Aquaporin]

Does it make Safari snappier?

 

[JonKean]

when will us non-developers get it?

If past GM releases are any indication, it'll go public in a couple weeks or so.

 

[zedsdead]

Can't wait for the new iCal support (haven't had it on my iPad for months due to the new system).

Airplay is also VERY welcoming, as is multitasking and folders.

Hating the return of the Mute switch though. I would much rather it be the orientation lock on the iPad.

 

[Mattsasa]

I want it now!!!!!!!

macrumors should post new jailbreaks, so only need to check one site constantly

 

[pruppert]

Does airplay video to new apple tv work in this one?

 

[JCCL]

so it could be by this friday? before the day light saving?

Not from the US, my alarm didn't go on this morning.

 

[Gleemen]

Hating the return of the Mute switch though. I would much rather it be the orientation lock on the iPad.

I agree! I'm sure a jailbreak tweak will come out to keep the orientation lock.

 

[jaw04005]

GM requires iTunes 10.1 to sync. Blah!

 

[Shasterball]

Thank god. Printing from iPhone/iPod is key!!!!

 

[Mattsasa]

I agree! I'm sure a jailbreak tweak will come out to keep the orientation lock.

I don't know, i have never used the orientation switch on my ipad. what exactly do you use it for? on the other hand, there are tons of times when I wish i had a mute switch!

 

[microcolt]

Does airplay video to new apple tv work in this one?

That's what I'm about to test right now. Installing...

 

[Ciclismo]

Cool - my exams will be over around the same time 4.2 should hit general release, and I've got a prize for a film-comp coming hopefully that week too! Shaping up to be a great start to my summer!

 

[crisss1205]

Can't wait for the new iCal support (haven't had it on my iPad for months due to the new system).

Are you talking about the new MobileMe calendar? You know apple has a support article to fix that right?

http://help.apple.com/mobileme/interface/index.html#mmcc733205

 

[javaGuru]

I'm very hesitant to install this to my iPad since beta 1 was so horrible. I could not even use zinio, sports illustrated, people magazine and the wall street journal. The rendering of the pages was extremely slow. If anyone can confirm that this GM release improves the performance of magazines I will install it.

 

[Mattsasa]

will we get iMovie for iPad? or will the iphone version work?

 

[crisss1205]

I'm very hesitant to install this to my iPad since beta 1 was so horrible. I could not even use zinio, sports illustrated, people magazine and the wall street journal. The rendering of the pages was extremely slow. If anyone can confirm that this GM release improves the performance of magazines I will install it.

All that was fixed in Beta 2.

 

[microcolt]

will we get iMovie for iPad? or will the iphone version work?

Most likely not, considering you don't usually take video with your iPad.

 

[Daveoc64]

GM requires iTunes 10.1 to sync. Blah!

This sucks.

I don't sync my iPhone with my Mac (and the iTunes 10.1 beta is only available on Mac OS X).

 

[Jamie0003]

Cool - my exams will be over around the same time 4.2 should hit general release, and I've got a prize for a film-comp coming hopefully that week too! Shaping up to be a great start to my summer!

Summer? It's autumn lol

 

[michael31986]

hope this fixes the intermittent home button problem and the flash on the screen that happens when u slide to unlock.

 

[Mattsasa]

Most likely not, considering you don't usually take video with your iPad.

what lame!!! I have been waiting since june for that!
There is so much I could do with that, could the iphone version be cracked to run on ipad?

 

[JohnDoe98]

Summer? It's autumn lol

Not everyone lives in the northern hemisphere.