Apple's iOS 4.3 has 2X faster JavaScript, AirPlay from iTunes to iPad & iPhone
Apple on Wednesday showed off new features of iOS 4.3, including two times faster JavaScript performance in Safari, and the ability to wirelessly share and stream content from an iTunes library on a Mac or PC to an iOS device.
?With more than 160 million iOS devices worldwide, including over 100 million iPhones, the growth of the iOS platform has been unprecedented,? said Steve Jobs, Apple?s CEO. ?iOS 4.3 adds even more features to the world?s most advanced mobile operating system, across three blockbuster devices -- iPad, iPhone and iPod touch -- providing an ecosystem that offers customers an incredibly rich experience and developers unlimited opportunities.?
iOS 4.3 will have the same Nitro JavaScript engine from Mac OS X, bringing performance twice as fast to the Mobile Safari browser on the iPad, iPhone and iPod touch.
Improved iTunes home sharing will also allow users to access all of their content directly over Wi-Fi. And enhancements to AirPlay will allow applications and websites to stream over Wi-Fi to the Apple TV set top box. Sharing of photos over AirPlay can also use the built-in slide show options of iOS.
Apple also showed off a new version of Photo Booth for iPad and iPhone, which allows users to take photos and edit them. A demonstration showed that the software capable of accessing 9 live video streams at once with real-time effects.
"When the mood strikes, turn the camera on yourself, make some faces, and start shooting snapshot-style," Apple's promotional materials read. "Choose from artsy, wacky, and weird effects. Twist up your face, see yourself doubled, or look like you stepped into a comic book. Photo Booth is great for parties or just for kicks. And the fun keeps coming as you keep snapping."
Also shown off was FaceTime functionality with iOS 4.3. The addition of FaceTime will allow users to video chat with others on Apple's range of devices, including Macs, the iPhone 4, and the fourth-generation iPod touch.
"FaceTime on iPad 2 lets you drop in on your favorite people and see how they?re doing. And what they?re doing. And who they?re with," Apple said. "You could be anywhere, they could be anywhere. With a tap, your iPad 2 calls someone else?s iPad 2, iPhone 4, new iPod touch, or Mac over Wi-Fi."
?With more than 160 million iOS devices worldwide, including over 100 million iPhones, the growth of the iOS platform has been unprecedented,? said Steve Jobs, Apple?s CEO. ?iOS 4.3 adds even more features to the world?s most advanced mobile operating system, across three blockbuster devices -- iPad, iPhone and iPod touch -- providing an ecosystem that offers customers an incredibly rich experience and developers unlimited opportunities.?
iOS 4.3 will have the same Nitro JavaScript engine from Mac OS X, bringing performance twice as fast to the Mobile Safari browser on the iPad, iPhone and iPod touch.
Improved iTunes home sharing will also allow users to access all of their content directly over Wi-Fi. And enhancements to AirPlay will allow applications and websites to stream over Wi-Fi to the Apple TV set top box. Sharing of photos over AirPlay can also use the built-in slide show options of iOS.
Apple also showed off a new version of Photo Booth for iPad and iPhone, which allows users to take photos and edit them. A demonstration showed that the software capable of accessing 9 live video streams at once with real-time effects.
"When the mood strikes, turn the camera on yourself, make some faces, and start shooting snapshot-style," Apple's promotional materials read. "Choose from artsy, wacky, and weird effects. Twist up your face, see yourself doubled, or look like you stepped into a comic book. Photo Booth is great for parties or just for kicks. And the fun keeps coming as you keep snapping."
Also shown off was FaceTime functionality with iOS 4.3. The addition of FaceTime will allow users to video chat with others on Apple's range of devices, including Macs, the iPhone 4, and the fourth-generation iPod touch.
"FaceTime on iPad 2 lets you drop in on your favorite people and see how they?re doing. And what they?re doing. And who they?re with," Apple said. "You could be anywhere, they could be anywhere. With a tap, your iPad 2 calls someone else?s iPad 2, iPhone 4, new iPod touch, or Mac over Wi-Fi."
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And enhancements to AirPlay will allow applications and websites to stream over Wi-Fi to the Apple TV set top box. Sharing of photos over AirPlay can also use the built-in slide show options of iOS.
I, for one, would love to hear more details about this. This was the most interesting point in the whole presentation and it was only given one sentence.
Did they say when this update would be available?
Multiple times during the presentation and on their website...
March 11. Same as the iPad 2.
I was really hoping the update would fix the broken FaceTime settings (for those who updated from a Touch 4).
Multiple times during the presentation and on their website...
March 11. Same as the iPad 2.
Hopefully the GM build will show up in dev accounts.
Apple's web site says this update is for the iPad 1 & 2, iPod Touch 3 & 4, and iPhone 3GS and 4 (GSM only). It's really odd that the Verizon iPhone 4 is the only current device NOT getting iOS 4.3.
I was really hoping the update would fix the broken FaceTime settings (for those who updated from a Touch 4).
I wouldn't draw any conclusions, it's probably right around the corner. CDMA probably adds additional development and QA overhead on this variant of the OS, and since the last tick was to Verizon, it's not surprising this tock is to AT&T.
And enhancements to AirPlay will allow applications and websites to stream over Wi-Fi to the Apple TV set top box.
I would have liked to see a demo of this. Does this mean an app can stream content to my TV via the new $99 Apple TV? Or if I can connect to a web site that displays HD video, I can stream that to my TV/AppleTV? And if so, if I buy a subscription to that video (say, to NHL live games) that I can then stream in HD via wifi to my HDTV...do I know have a way to ditch my cable cable TV box that comcast is raping me for?
Likes.
I wouldn't draw any conclusions, it's probably right around the corner. CDMA probably adds additional development and QA overhead on this variant of the OS, and since the last tick was to Verizon, it's not surprising this tock is to AT&T.
... and the Verizon iPhone already has one of the major features of iOS 4.3, mobile hotspot.
Apple on Wednesday showed off new features of iOS 4.3, including two times faster JavaScript performance in Safari, and the ability to wirelessly share and stream content from an iTunes library on a Mac or PC to an iOS device.
And oh BTW, about the tethering option in iOS4.3: any sign of pricing from our friends at AT&T? Last I saw it was $20/mo extra on an extended contract. That's a big No Thank You, but if they get it to a reasonable price and on a monthly option change (kind of like the plans for a 3G iPad) it sounds very nice.
Apple's web site says this update is for the iPad 1 & 2, iPod Touch 3 & 4, and iPhone 3GS and 4 (GSM only). It's really odd that the Verizon iPhone 4 is the only current device NOT getting iOS 4.3.
And the iPhone 3G is now excluded. It got iOS 4.2 but does not get the Safari speedups of 4.3 (I would not have complained if it had not gotten any of the new features, eg, mobile hotspot, if these require too much processing and battery power).
No mention about any improvements to notifications...
iOS 5, coming in summer/fall. I think it's a pretty great update for a point release.
No mention about any improvements to notifications...
iOS SDK events are more for developers than the press, plus the two events would compete with each other. While the iPad 2 event certainly had a lot of fluff, iOS SDK announcements usually last 1-2 hours because of the amount of stuff they talk about demoing to developers.
Plus, it's always nice to have an event where they can talk about how many iPads were sold! My guess is that we'll get an announcement end of March/beginning of April.
Multiple times during the presentation and on their website...
March 11. Same as the iPad 2.
My point was that the AppleInsider article I'm reading didn't mention it.
I would have liked to see a demo of this. Does this mean an app can stream content to my TV via the new $99 Apple TV? Or if I can connect to a web site that displays HD video, I can stream that to my TV/AppleTV? And if so, if I buy a subscription to that video (say, to NHL live games) that I can then stream in HD via wifi to my HDTV...do I know have a way to ditch my cable cable TV box that comcast is raping me for?
Likes.
I theory, yes, it will allow thing like MLB.tv and NHL.com to stream to an Apple TV, but I assume the maker of the app has to decide to put it in there so it's not a guarantee that it'll work.
Will this cost additional money from if I want to use my iPhone4 for as a mobile hotspot for my ipad?
I have the original unlimited iphone plan from at&t.
I'm not to knowledgeable on how a "mobile hotspot" works.
Will this cost additional money from if I want to use my iPhone4 for as a mobile hotspot for my ipad?
I have the original unlimited iphone plan from at&t.
Yes you will need a tethering plan from your carrier - AT&T does not let you have a tethering plan with unlimited data.
Yes you will need a tethering plan from your carrier - AT&T does not let you have a tethering plan with unlimited data.
he could always jailbreak it and get it for free