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iOS 4.3 Beta Brings AirPlay Support and Customizable iPad Switch

14 Jan, 2011, 10:47 am IST | by Ashish Koshy |

The AirPlay feature in iOS 4.2 didn’t work for third party apps, the iPad’s side switch doesn’t lock the screen…  and the list of sniggles with the iPad/ iPhone goes on. But look, Apple has released iOS 4.3 Beta for developers and this comes with some cool functions.

Multitask gestures and Lock Rotation... Bliss!

First of all, iOS 4.3 is only available for the iPad, iPhone 3GS and iPhone 4 and iPod Touch 3rd and 4th generation. If you have any of the older gadgets, you can't upgrade to iOS 4.3. You can use four or five fingers on the iPad, as the upgrade supports multi-touch gestures. Also the slide switch for the iPad can be used to lock the orientation in comparison to its previous function of controlling the volume level for the iPad.

Here’s a list of other features that have been noticed with iOS 4.3 :
  • Personal Wi-Fi hotspot capabilities
  • Multi-touch gestures (iPad only) for quick access to homescreen, multi-tasking bar or the next/previous running app
  • Configurable iPad slide switch
  • iAd fullscreen banners on iPad
  • New FaceTime icon
  • AirPlay support for third-party apps
  • Possible video effects (Turbine, X-ray, Tunnel of Light, Collapse, Thermal Camera, Kaleidoscope and Normal)
As you can see in the list, you can use your iPhone as a wireless router and there is AirPlay support for third-party apps as well. The iAd fullscreen banners might bring a frown on your face but nevertheless the iPad switch and multi-touch gestures is pretty cool. Click here for iOS 4.3. 

via GSMArena

Tags: Apple , iOS 4.3 , iPad , iPod Touch , iPhone 4 , iPhone 3GS , Touchscreen , Tablet , Smartphone

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