Apple has released iOS 4 on schedule. The update will ship pre-installed on new iPhone 4s and iPhone 3GS, but can be downloaded for all iOS devices except for the iPad (version coming “this fall”), the original iPhone, and the original iPod touch. For everyone else the update is free, and available via iTunes under the “Check for Updates” button when your device is selected.
Here are some of the new features included in the update:
-Multitasking: Now you can run your favorite third-party apps —- and switch between them instantly —- without slowing down the performance of the foreground app or draining the battery unnecessarily. [This will only work on iPhone 3GS and iPhone 4]
-Folders: Organize apps into folders with drag-and-drop simplicity. Get faster access to your favorites and browse and manage up to 2160 apps.
-Even better Mail: See messages from all your accounts in a unified inbox, organize messages by threads, open attachments in third-party apps, and more.
-iBooks: More than a great ebook reader, iBooks is also an amazing place to browse and shop for books, day or night.
-Create playlists: Create custom playlists right on your iPhone.
-5x digital zoom: Get closer to your subjects by zooming in up to 5x.
-Tap to focus video: While shooting video, tap the display to choose where to focus.
-Faces and Places in Photos: View photos based on who’s in them and where they were taken.
-Home screen wallpaper: Change the background wallpaper on your Home screen.
-Gift apps: Send apps as gifts to your friends or family.
-Spell checking: A built-in spell checker works in Mail, Notes, and other apps.
-Wireless keyboard support: Pair a keyboard based on Bluetooth wireless technology with your iPhone.
So, it looks like an awesome update. It is available to both iPhone and iPod touch owners for free.
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