iOS 4.2, at least from what information we have so far, is slated for release this Friday and it’s going to be a significant update for iPad (not so much for iPhone / iPod touch, though). And of course, there’s going to be a jailbreak to accompany the new iOS version. Here’s all you need to know.
Sources of MacStories have informed them that Apple will release final version of iTunes 10.1 along with Mac OS X 10.6.5 today, followed by the next major update of iOS (version 4.2) for iPhones, iPods and iPads on Friday, November 12, 2010. The arrival of OS X 10.6.5 and iTunes 10.1 before iOS 4.2 makes sense because they are required by iOS 4.2’s AirPrint and AirPlay functionalities.
Apple enthusiast site 9to5Mac is reporting that the new iOS 4.2 for iPhone, iPad, iPod touch will be publicly available sometime between 9 - 12 of November 2010. They have received conflicting reports from two German based websites who are claiming to have received this information individually.
Chronic Dev Team have lived up to their promise! The source code for Limera1n-based GreenPois0n iOS 4.1 jailbreak tool is now available publicly for download. You can use the source code under the terms and conditions laid down by General Public License (GNU) to modify the tool to your own liking, or even improve it for the betterment of the jailbreaking community.
Interested in watching free TV shows on your iPad? With a new internet service called FilmOn, you can now watch HD quality television shows from channels like ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CNN, BBC, Sky News, ITV and many more right from the comfort of your iPad.
Quake 3 Arena HD has finally landed on the iPad ! You can now relive the entire Quake 3 experience in full screen glory on your iPad. It even supports both offline and online play, with more levels that can be added via iTunes file sharing feature!
Google Instant - the real-time search engine that gives you results before you even complete typing - is rolling out to iOS devices.
The much anticipated Skyfire web browser for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch is now available for download! It was originally expected to go live this Thursday, but for whatever reason, it looks like they have released it today as it is now available on the US iTunes App Store !
Geohot’s Limera1n used a userland exploit from Comex to make an untethered jailbreak for all iOS 4.1 devices. While Apple cant patch the original bootrom based Limera1n exploit, the userland exploit though can be patched easily by a firmware upgrade such as iOS 4.2.
Skyfire, which is already available for Android, Symbian and Windows Mobile (WP7) has been approved for Apple’s App Store.
