Here is something really exciting for iPhone and iPod touch users, it’s the all new iOS4 released by Apple. The iOS4 software update offers new and exciting features that will surely be enjoyed by iPhone users worldwide. It has more than 1500 major changes and additional features to the API (Application Programming Interface) that will give way to the enhancement of the applications present on its supported devices in the future.
The hardware supported by iOS4 includes the newly released iPhone4, iPhone 3G and iPhone 3GS models as well as iPod touches (2nd and 3rd generation models). But not all the features of the iOS4 are compatible with all these devices. Multitasking which is one of the amazing features of iOS4 update that enable its user to run third party applications and switch between them instantly is suited only with iPhone 4 and iPhone 3GS model.
Other amazing features of the iOS 4 update include:
- Folders – makes it easier to organize applications and get faster access to your favorites
- Even better mails - allows you to organize messages by thread and open attachments in third party applications
- IBooks -a place where you can surf and shop for books all day and night
- Playlists - allows you to create a playlist on your iPhone
- 5x digital zoom - zooms up to 5x allowing you to capture every precious moment
- Tap to focus video-tap the display to choose where to focus the video
- Faces and places in photo- view photos based on places and faces of people in the picture
- Home Screen wallpaper –allows to change the wallpaper on your home screen
- Gift apps - allows you to send gift applications to your family and friends
- Spell Checking - it has a built in dictionary that suggests words and corrects spelling
- Wireless keyboard support - you can now pair your iPhone to a Bluetooth keyboard which will make typing long documents an easy task
To enjoy all these incredible features, all you need to do are upgrade to iOS4.Downloading is absolutely free. To download just follow these 3 simple steps:
- First, you need the latest version of iTunes 9.2 in your iPhone in order to update to iOS4 software. If you don’t have iTunes you will be prompted to install the program.
- Next, connect to your computer, when iTunes opens, select your iPhone model under Devices which is located in the Source list on the left. If iTunes doesn’t open automatically launch it manually.
- In the iPhone summary pane, click for Check for Update. Once the installation process begins do not disconnect you iPhone until the update has finished. Once installation is completed, your iPhone will reboot.
You are now all set and ready to experience all the exciting features of iOS4. Enjoy.
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