Apple Releases iOS 4.3 Beta, Here’s What’s New

A few minutes ago Apple released iOS 4.3 beta to developers. It’s available now in the iOS Dev Center . The beta is available for iOS devices and the second generation Apple TV. Supported iOS mobile devices are iPad, iPhone 4 and 3GS, iPod touch 3rd and 4th gen. Build number is 8F5148b. A pre-release version of the Apple TV software has been provided to test AirPlay functionalities with 4.3 apps.
It looks like iOS 4.3 has some cool new gestures built specifically for the iPad. 4 & 5 finger gestures; pinch to the home screen, swipe up to reveal multitasking tray, swipe left/right to switch apps. Update: even though Apple says the gestures are there, I can’t seem to be able to use them at all. They don’t work for me in Apple’s own apps, and there’s no option to activate them in the Settings. We’re hearing several reports of other users unable to use these gestures

Other new features in this first beta of iOS 4.3 include a comeback of AirPlay streaming for video in 3rd party apps (opt-in for developers through API), Personal Hotspot as previously reported, iAd fullscreen banners.

Update #2: Here’s what we have found out in iOS 4.3 so far:
- With iOS 4.3, Apple Drops iPhone 3G Support (and iPod Touch 2nd gen)
- Apple Brings Hardware Rotation Lock Back in iOS 4.3 for iPad
- iOS 4.3 To Introduce New Camera Effects?
A new FaceTime icon, courtesy of 9to5mac:

Update #3: As noted by Engadget, multi-touch gestures for iPad have their own panel in the Settings app. Currently, my iPad doesn’t show the option. If you can’t see the preference either, try a restore or restore via DFU mode.

Update #4: Other new features and miscellaneous updates spotted in iOS 4.3 beta 1.
- Personal Hotspot works on Three Italy

- Redesigned Settings panel position:

- Play SMS alert tone up to 10 times:

- New font option “Noteworthy” for iPad:


Demo of the multi-touch gestures for iPad from Engadget:


Update #5: Two other “new” things we spotted in 4.3: a slightly “redesigned” keyboard with a different graphic under each key, and a new App Store “Updates” interface that seems quite broken at the moment.


Update #6: More subtle UI and functionality changes spotted in iOS 4.3
- Redesigned “account” section under the Store menu:

- Restrictions for Ping:

- New menu for scrubbing in videos. Previously, you could slide your finger down to adjust scrubbing but there was no visual aid.

• Fine Scrubbing: Adjust by seconds/ frames
• Quarter Scrubbing: Second
• Half Speed Scrubbing: Adjust by minute(s)
• Hi-Speed Scrubbing: Run fast through minutes

- Music settings for photo slideshows [via iSpazio]

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Ipod Touch 4g Voice Control Commands!!

Starting Voice Control
Hold home button or headset middle button for about 2 seconds, youʼll hear a double beep and the voice control feature shows on screen.
Phone Commands
“Call”/“dial” plus name or nickname from address book. May need to add phone number type, such as “home”, “work”, “mobile”. “Call John Smith Mobile”.
“Call”/“Dial” plus the number. “Dial 555 9592”.
Music Commands
“Play”/“Play music”. “Play playlist” plus playlist name.
“Play playlist gym songs”.
“Play album” plus album name.
“Play album The Wall”. Play artist” plus artist name.
“Play artist Pink Floyd”.
“Pause”/“Pause music”.
“Next song”.
“Previous song”.
“Shuffle”.
“Genius”/“Play more like this”/“Play more songs like this”.
“Whatʼs playing?” (general information) “What song is this”, “Who sings this song”, or “Who is this song by” (specific information).
Misc Commands
“What is the time?”/”What time is it?”
“Not that one”/“Wrong”/“Nope”/“No”/“Not that”.
“Cancel”/”Stop” (exit voice control)
“Help”

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Ipod Touch 4g Facetime!

As you’re probably aware by now, Apple unveiled a new iPod touch earlier today which, among other things, brings a second device into the FaceTime family. When FaceTime was introduced on the iPhone 4 earlier this year, Apple chose to integrate it with the built-in Phone app, a logical choice considering how the company wants to present it as just another type of phone call. Apple also used users’ actual cellular phone numbers from the iPhone 4 to register devices with its FaceTime servers and allow users to place calls to each other.

The problem, of course, is that the iPod touch has no Phone app nor an actual phone number to register with the FaceTime network. Contrary to a suspicious rumor that claimed Apple would add a VoIP Phone application to the iPod touch, Apple instead added a new standalone FaceTime app to the iPod touch specifically for handling FaceTime calls. It now simply uses the user’s e-mail address to identify them on the FaceTime network, a change that has already been discovered in the iOS 4.1 betas. iPhone users who want to call iPod touch users can simply select their e-mail address to initiate a FaceTime call, although you’ll need to upgrade to iOS 4.1 on your iPhone in order to do so.

iPod touch users will also apparently need an Apple ID to actually register their e-mail addresses with the FaceTime network, but it’s not clear whether this will happen transparently as it does on the iPhone or whether the user will need to complete some type of sign-in process.

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iPod Touch 4G

UPDATE: Finally the new apple iPod Touch 4G is available. We have the lowest prices online for the iPod touch 4G and iPod Touch 4G cases. Full of amazing new features the iPod Touch 4G for sale is flying off the shelves at an unbelievable rate and is definitely the top of many peoples Christmas wish lists this year. With a great choice of iPod Touch 4th generation cases as well Amazon is the best place to buy all your iPod Touch 4G accessories as well as the great iPod Touch itself.

Use the links to the right to browse the full range of discounted iPod Touch 4G options and to select from a massive range of affordable cases, skins, and covers.

Below you can find the original article written before the iPod touch 4G was released. There are certainly a few surprises that no one expected before it was released. The new "face time" application is a great addition and one that has immediately become very popular.
And for those of you with an iPad, please take a look at the many cool iPad cases that are now available, including leather iPad case options. It does seem that many people who own an iPod or want to buy the new version also own the very coveted iPad too.
There has been so much in the news lately about new apple testing going on that there is no doubt that there will be some new releases this year. This is especially true for the new iPod Touch 4g which is definitely being tested at the moment.
The iPod Touch 4G should be with us around September time so there is sure to be a number of takers clambering to be the first to get to the new iPod 4th generation as soon as it is released on to the market.
There is also news that the new iPad 2 should be with us before the end of the year with Taiwanese news claiming it is definitely going to be a new 7 inch iPad 2.
With downloads and watching movies on the go more popular than ever it is certainly going to be interesting to see how much improved the new iPod 4 , or itouch 4 will be. Will the iTouch 4G be an even more user friendly experience than previous, and very high selling models are.

iPod Touch 4th Generation Cases

UPDATE: Although much of the above was written before the iPod Touch 4G was released, now that it is there has been a lot of interest in iPod Touch 4G cases.
Please see the results below for some great deals on all manner of iPod Touch 4G cases and covers for this fantastic new release.

	Premium Rubberized Hard Crystal Case Cover for Apple iPod Touch 4G, 4th Generation, 4th Gen - Black, Seamless Rear Case Only Amazon Price: $0.01 List Price: $29.99
	Premium TPU Flexi Soft Gel Skin for Apple iPod Touch 4th Generation, 4th Gen - Blue Checkers Argyle Print Amazon Price: $0.01 List Price: $19.99
	Snap-On Protector Hard Case for iPod Touch 4th Generation / 4th Gen - Spring Flower Design Amazon Price: $2.49 List Price: $0.00
	(Pink Wave) iPod Touch 4 4th Gen skin case MiniSuit case for iPod Touch 4th Generation, 4th Gen + MiniSuit Microfiber Key Chain screen protector (7 Color Options) Amazon Price: $5.95 List Price: $19.95
	Premium Black Soft Gel Silicone Skin Case Cover for Apple iPod Touch 4G, 4th Generation, 4th Gen Amazon Price: $0.01 List Price: $29.99

	Apple iPod touch 8 GB (4th Generation) NEWEST MODEL Amazon Price: $205.00 List Price: $229.00
	Apple iPod touch 32 GB (4th Generation) NEWEST MODEL Amazon Price: $260.00 List Price: $299.00
	Apple iPod touch 64 GB (4th Generation) NEWEST MODEL Amazon Price: $358.00 List Price: $399.00

iPod Touch 4th Generation

The new iPod touch 4th generation seems like it will be out in September but all rumors are just that. We will have to wait and see just when it arrives. Apple mostly do very well at keeping such things close to their chest but there have been leaks and it does seem as if it will be about this time.
The next generation iPod touch 4G seems to have been leaked simply because of the testing code found and with tech heads the world over writing about it on blogs it has already caused quite a stir. What is certain is that people will be waiting with baited breath to get their hands on any new apple product, sleek is not the word that fully describes their slick high tech goodies.

iPod 4G Features

Just what will be new with the iPod 4 is hard to say. Certainly the operating system will be updated and there is sure to be even more interactivity than ever. But how exactly it will differ from previous models will have to be delved in to once there is more news.
Certainly there seems like there will be changes to the screens but we will just have to wait and see.
But one thing we can all be sure of is that it will be slicker and sleeker than previous iPods, with more features and dare we say it, a lower price?

New iPod Touch 4G in the News

• What to do when your brand-new iPod nano fails...and it willZDNet3 days ago
  Given the failure reports for the iPod nano, it’s disappointing that Apple can’t be bothered to replace their failed units with new devices.
• Ascendancy returns after 15 years!Adrenaline Vault4 days ago
  The Logic Factory has sent word that after a 15 year absence, the classic game Ascendancy has returned for the iPhone 4, iPhone 3GS, 3rd/4th generation iPod touch, and iPad for $7.99. Winner of the Codie Award for 1996, this new release sees a major update to the GUI to take advantage of mobile, wireless, [...]

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How to get (Wi-Fi) Internet on iPod Touch Everywhere

Well I know some of you are mad because iPod Touch does not have 3G network. You can actually get internet on iPod Touch everywhere you go with small gizmo called MiFi. MiFi can be obtained at Verizon or Virgin Mobile, I would prefer Virgin Mobile because they are A LOT cheaper.

How do you get internet on iPod Touch?
Sign up with Virgin Mobile, wait until you get MiFi and all you really have to do is turn it on and viola you are on internet everywhere you go!

Plans are not that expensive:
$10  gets you 100MB and it's valid for 10 days
$40 is unlimited data for 1 month!

MiFi is basically a 3G network that gets converted to Wi-Fi. What I like about MiFi is that you can hook up 5 devices to it and its pretty fast too.

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