iOS4 Released For iPhone & iPod Touch

Apple has released a new version of their mobile OS, iOS4 to fanatic iPhone and iPod touch users. I can just imagine their excitement at seeing the announcement on ITunes – “A new iPhone software version (4.0) is available.”

iOS4 is a free update for iPhone 3G and 3GS models. Early adopters of iPhones has to look on longingly at the extremely useful multitasking feature which only work on the latest 3GS models and upcoming iPhone 4.

Well, don’t feel upset if you have a first-gen iPhone as your batttery may not be able to handle multi-tasking… that is a perfect excuse for you to upgrade to iPhone 4.

There are over 1500 changes made to the API, and several new features introduced. Here are some prominent highlights from iOS 4:

- Multitasking – yes, the missing piece in the iPhone jigsaw! A combination of persistent-state applications and backgrounding functions ensures you can tweet and email at the same time.

- Folders – If you have been downloading apps, you soon find that your homepage is overwhelmed. Sometimes you just can’t find what you want amid multiple screens of apps. Not to worry, as you can now organize your homescreen into folders with ease.

- iBooks – iPad has an eBooks reader, so why not the iPhone. In iOS4, just like the kindle app, your books will be synced across all your devices.

- Tap to focus Video – Focus with video capture.

- Bluetooth Keyboard Support – I have not much use for a bluetooth keyboard with my iPhone but for those who don’t have a laptop, it might help you finish a report on the go.

- Better Spell Check – Now available in Mail, Notes and Safari and other apps.

Actually, Apple is playing catch-up to other phone developers as such features are available on other platforms long ago. The playing field is more or less level now.

iOS4 is now available for download by plugging your device into iTunes.

[Engadget, Mashable]

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