Apple issues iOS 4.2.1 golden master for iPhone, iPad to developers
Apple on Thursday issued yet another iOS golden master to developers, this time dubbed iOS 4.2.1 for the iPhone, iPad and iPod touch.
People familiar with the latest software update said it is known as Build 8C148. Software that has reached the golden master status is typically final code that will be released to the public.
However, two golden masters of iOS 4.2 were issued to developers: the first one for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch on Nov. 1, and a second specifically for the iPad less than two weeks later.
Previous reports indicated that the release of iOS 4.2 was held up by issues with Wi-Fi connectivity in the first golden master. The release of numerous golden masters to developers would suggest that an issue with the software was spotted before it could be released to the public.
Some users who connected their iPhone or iPad to iTunes on Thursday were given error messages that the software update server could not be contacted. That led to some anticipation that iOS 4.2 might finally be released, though it never came to be.
Despite the numerous software updates released to developers and rumors of Wi-Fi issues, Apple has until the end of the month to meet the November launch for iOS 4.2 it promised in September. The update will mark the debut of iOS 4 on the iPad, bringing features like folders and multitasking.
People familiar with the latest software update said it is known as Build 8C148. Software that has reached the golden master status is typically final code that will be released to the public.
However, two golden masters of iOS 4.2 were issued to developers: the first one for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch on Nov. 1, and a second specifically for the iPad less than two weeks later.
Previous reports indicated that the release of iOS 4.2 was held up by issues with Wi-Fi connectivity in the first golden master. The release of numerous golden masters to developers would suggest that an issue with the software was spotted before it could be released to the public.
Some users who connected their iPhone or iPad to iTunes on Thursday were given error messages that the software update server could not be contacted. That led to some anticipation that iOS 4.2 might finally be released, though it never came to be.
Despite the numerous software updates released to developers and rumors of Wi-Fi issues, Apple has until the end of the month to meet the November launch for iOS 4.2 it promised in September. The update will mark the debut of iOS 4 on the iPad, bringing features like folders and multitasking.
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Looks like they'll be skipping a public release of 4.2 entirely, no?
Golden Master doesn't seem to mean what it once did...
Looks like they'll be skipping a public release of 4.2 entirely, no?
Most likely. I suspect that they'll let this one go for testing and release it on the 30th. It's sometimes 2 weeks before they release the GM publicly.
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ipad rocks!
Most likely. I suspect that they'll let this one go for testing and release it on the 30th. It's sometimes 2 weeks before they release the GM publicly.
I can't wait for this release, the iPad will be much more attractive after this one.
Anyone know if there is support in 4.2 for an English spelling dictionary (as opposed to USA English)? It would be nice to be able to write without seeing the squiggly red lines everywhere.
Anyone know if there is support in 4.2 for an English spelling dictionary (as opposed to USA English)? It would be nice to be able to write without seeing the squiggly red lines everywhere.
Has it been taken out in previous gold masters? Works fine in iOS3.x
I can't wait for this release, the iPad will be much more attractive after this one.
Anyone know if there is support in 4.2 for an English spelling dictionary (as opposed to USA English)? It would be nice to be able to write without seeing the squiggly red lines everywhere.
If you enable the "English (UK)" keyboard in Settings, does it not use a UK spelling dictionary? I just tried it on my iPhone running 4.0 and typing "colour" using the US keyboard gave me a red squiggly, but using the UK keyboard it did not.
Anyone know if there is support in 4.2 for an English spelling dictionary (as opposed to USA English)? It would be nice to be able to write without seeing the squiggly red lines everywhere.
Set the language to "British English" (That doesn't even make sense, ITS JUST "ENGLISH" DAMNIT YOU IGNORANT AMERICANS!
But yeah.. Set the language to "British English".
Oddly enough I'm unable to download them. Anybody experienced this?
Golden Master doesn't seem to mean what it once did...
Indeed. It appears now to refer to what used to be called "Release Candidate".
Set the language to "British English" (That doesn't even make sense, ITS JUST "ENGLISH" DAMNIT YOU IGNORANT AMERICANS!
But yeah.. Set the language to "British English".
Ugh. The sun never rises on the British empire.
Set the language to "British English" (That doesn't even make sense, ITS JUST "ENGLISH" DAMNIT YOU IGNORANT AMERICANS!
But yeah.. Set the language to "British English".
It's called British English so as not to confuse Americans.
Golden Master doesn't seem to mean what it once did...
Looks like they'll be skipping a public release of 4.2 entirely, no?
I am not sure about this theory. Apple can simply issue 3rd 4.2 GM.
Golden Master doesn't seem to mean what it once did...
Be pragmatic. There's no reason for it to mean the same thing in this situation, since CDs aren't burned for distribution for products like this.
Set the language to "British English" (That doesn't even make sense, ITS JUST "ENGLISH" DAMNIT YOU IGNORANT AMERICANS!
But yeah.. Set the language to "British English".
Thanks for the advice, I never tried it before. Very interesting, British English gives me squiggly lines when I type 'dentist' or 'automobiles'
Set the language to "British English" (That doesn't even make sense, ITS JUST "ENGLISH" DAMNIT YOU IGNORANT AMERICANS!
But yeah.. Set the language to "British English".
Pretty sure the thing was designed in California, USA and not Liverpool.
http://gumballtech.com/2010/11/18/io...r-all-devices/
Can someone just point me to an iPad 4.2.1 URL, please? Thank you.