iPad

CNET gives a short and sweet preview of the upcoming iPad OS update (iOS 4.2 beta) – this is a major update with a bunch of updates geared towards higher usability and functionality… Here is a quick rundown of iOS 4.2 upgrade features:

• Multitasking
• Folders
• AirPrint
• AirPlay
• Mail Upgrade
• Browser Find Feature
• Game Center
• Upgraded Enterprise Support
• Enterprise security features
• Enterprise device management
• Enterprise integration
• VoiceOver Control
• Keyboard and Dictionary Enhancements
• Arabic language capabilities
• Greek language capabilities
• Hebrew language capabilities

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This comes via CNET, the joy of multitasking, wireless printing and AirPlay will be bundled into an OS update (v4.2) to be released in November:

During Apple’s music event, Steve Jobs gave a brief preview of iOS 4.2, the iOS update that will finally bring the iPad up to speed. In November, the update will finally bring the iPhone, iPod Touch, and iPad up to the same iOS version, and it will also bring Game Center to the iPad.

Other new features revealed were few and far between, other than the multitasking that iPhone 4 users already enjoy. Wireless printing and AirPlayy, a wireless streaming function that will work with music, photos and video. Not much information was given, but it seems like a nice addition. Unfortunately, some of our iPad iOS 4 fantasies don’t seem to have been met. Maybe they still will (fingers crossed).

Bolded emphasis added by IO.

Elance_Alex posted on the Elance blog his analysis based on a quick look at the iPad SDK – here is a quick summary of his analysis:

1. Similar to Touch: “For those of you thinking that the iPad looks like an overgrown iPod Touch, you’re not too far off the mark.”
2. New Features: “The new iPhone 3.2 OS appears to have quite a few iPad-specific features that might not ever make it to the little brothers”
3. File Directory, mountable: “There appears to be a file directory that will be easily accessible through mounting on a PC or Mac computer.”
4. Camera Support: “While the iPad will clearly not have a camera at launch, the iPhone 3.2 OS for iPad shows support for a camera.”
5. No Multitasking: “Those of you hoping for multitasking on the new iPad or iPhone software, don’t hold your breath.”
6. Universal Development: “The SDK will reportedly support a new “Universal” development category for applications compatible with the iPhone, iPod, and iPad devices.”