Archive | January 13th, 2011

New iOS 4.3 beta includes data strings that reference “Find My Friends” feature

13. January 2011

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As developers continue to dissect the recently seeded iOS 4.3 beta, new details about the next major iOS upgrade continue to emerge. Yesterday, MacRumors discovered new data strings in the iOS 4.3 beta that reference a “Find My Friends” feature. The data strings are related to MobileMe settings, implying that the feature may be tied […]

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iPad 2 to launch on either April 2 or April 9 – Rumor

13. January 2011

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MacNotes is reporting that Apple is preparing to release the next-gen iPad on either the first or second Saturday of April, meaning either the 2nd or the 9th. This shouldn’t be all that surprising given that the first-gen iPad was released on April 3rd and Apple has a penchant for keeping consistent annual release cycles. […]

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Apple planning to remove home button from next-gen iPad and iPhone – Rumor

13. January 2011

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NetworkWorld reports via Boy Genius Report that Apple is considering abandoning the home button from the next-gen iPad and iPhone. Interestingly enough, the recently released build of the iOS 4.3 beta includes new multitouch gesture support enabling users to “one of which is the ability to use a four or five finger pinch to go […]

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iOS 4.3 to bring multitouch gestures

13. January 2011

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With iOS 4.3 now seeded to developers, it appears that mobile hotspot functionality is just one of the new features users can look forward to. The video below showcases new multitouch gestures, most notably being able to use a 4-finger pinch motion to zoom back to the home screen.

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