iOS 4.3 Release Date
As Apple iOS 4.3 edges closer to release, we decided to evaluate the rumors about it which have been surfacing in the cyberspace over the last month or so in order to find out whether they really hold ground. Apple released iOS 4.2.1 update on 22nd November, 2010, as a replacement for iOS 4.2 and within a weeks time, the rumors about the iOS 4.3 release date began surfacing. Initially, it was believed that Apple would launch this iOS update in December 2010, but that turned out to be a hoax call. More of such hoax calls followed but the rumors didn't cease. Come February 2011, and the rumors and speculations about iPhone OS 4.3 release date continue. Over the last one week, several publications closely following the developments in Apple Computers Inc. have pitched 14th February, 2011, as the day for iOS 4.3 update release.
Apple iOS 4.3 Features
The iOS - previously known as the iPhone OS, is an operating system developed and used by Apple for its various products. Initially restricted to Apple iPhone, the iOS has now been made available for Apple iPod touch, Apple iPad and even the Apple TV. Even though Apple has made it available for various products, the iOS is not licensed for installation on a third-party hardware and this makes it an Apple exclusive OS which can be used for iPhone, iPod touch, iPad and Apple TV. Since its launch on 29th June, 2007, Apple has released several versions of this operating system - the last of which was released in the form of iOS 4.2.1 update in November 2010. The next update for iOS in the pipeline is Apple iOS 4.3 update which is meant for Apple iPhone (3GS and above), Apple iPod touch (3rd generation and above) and the iPad.
Most of the people are looking forward for the release of this update for its ability to turn the iPhone (as well as Apple iPad) into a personal hotspot. This facility will facilitate Wi-Fi tethering of your iPhone with up to 5 devices simultaneously. Other noteworthy Apple iOS 4.3 features include AirPlay video support for third party apps, new UI updates, new menu for scrubbing in videos, four and five-finger multi-touch gestures for the iPad, etc. As opposed to the previous versions wherein it was only possible to delete some app after the downloading process was completed, in iOS 4.3 you will be able to delete the app while downloading is in progress itself.
Apple iOS 4.3 Release Date
As we mentioned earlier, the iOS 4.3 update has something for those who use the iPhone, iPod touch as well as iPad, and that explains why it has become one of the most anticipated release of the year. A long wait that it was - since the release of iOS 4.2.1, it's finally coming to end on 14th February, 2011, which is the release date of iOS 4.3 according to the rumors rife in the cyberspace. These rumors have become all the more frequent with Apple releasing the third beta version of iOS 4.3 update as an iPhone download for registered developer partners. All this developments point at the fact that 4.3 iOS update is due for release this month. The alleged iOS 4.3 release date - 14th February, 2011, has been making a lot of buzz in the tech arena of late, and if this turns out to be true Apple users are surely in for a big treat this Valentines Day.
That was all that is known about iOS 4.3 release date and features as of today. There also exist quite a few experts who believe that Apple doesn't resort to press conference to release iOS updates, and if the company has called for a press conference this time around, may be something more than just the iOS 4.3 update is coming our way. In fact, some rumors about iOS 4.3 release date also hint at the same clashing with iPad 2 release date. Those who say this, don't hesitate in adding that iOS 4.3 will be released alongside iPad 2 wherein the latter will be used to demonstrate the features of the new iOS update.
Update 7th March, 2011: It's finally official - the much anticipated iOS 4.3 update will be released as the operating system of Apple iPad 2 which is scheduled for release on 11th March, 2011, in the United States. This iOS update boasts of Nitro Java Script Engine, new iTunes Home Sharing, updated AirPlay enhancement, Personal Hotspot support, etc. Upon its release on 11th March, iOS 4.3 will be made available for iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4, iPod touch second generation, iPod touch fourth generation and the original iPad - alongside iPad 2 on which it is set to make its debut.
