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Apple Releases Second Beta of iOS 4.3 to Developers
Yesterday Apple released a second beta version of iOS 4.3 to registered developers. This build is labeled as 8F5153d and available in versions for the iPad, iPhone 4 and 3GS, and third- and fourth-generation iPod touch. It doesn’t seem like Apple added any new features in this release.
iOS 4.3 Video Walkthrough
We have written about many new features of iOS 4.3 for iPhone and iPad. Below is a quick video walkthrough, where engadget specialist shows main iOS 4.3 news. Let's watch:
Apple expected to pack ultrafast dual core SGX543 graphics into iPad 2 and iPhone 5
With the rumors of a 2048x1536 high resolution screen for the iPad 2, one question that has emerged is what graphics processing unit (GPU) can adequately power the device. AppleInsider claims that the new iPad and iPhone 5 will use a dual-core SGX543 GPU from Imagination Technologies. The company will not only be upgrading its video core, but also going to multiple cores. The most likely configuration of Apple's next custom chip is reportedly the SGX543MP2, which pairs two SGX543 cores to work as one, offering around four times the capability of the previous A4 in graphics and video tasks. We had previously revealed that the latest iOS 4.3 beta SDK had drivers for the new SGX543 GPU, so it should be no surprise that it is the most likely contender to be the next GPU for the iPad.
New Lion Features May Hide In Latest iOS 4.3
Jonny Evans from ComputerWorld has recently published another article where he suggests what features can reveal iOS 4.3 about the forthcoming Mac OS X Lion. We gained all his ideas into this short list:
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iPhone Dev-Team Says No Unlock Until After iOS 4.2.5 or iOS 4.3
The iPhone Dev-Team has announced via Twitter that they will release new unlock only after release of iOS 4.2.5 or 4.3. It is a little bit surprising and of course disappointing for many but overall in the best interests of the community.
The statement claims: “Official iPhone unlock statement: no unlock will be released until after 4.2.5 or official 4.3 (whichever is last) is out.”
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iOS 4.3 Supports New More Powerful Graphics Processor
New driver has been found in the first beta SDK for iOS 4.3, which allows system to support Imagination Technologies' POWERVR SGX543 GPU. All the iOS devices starting from iPhone 3GS sport POWERVR SGX535 graphics processor that appears to be a predecessor of SGX543.
POWERVR SGX543 was introduced in January 2009 and only now has reached mobile devices. The benefits of the SGX543 were described by MacRumors:
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Apple forbids newspapers to allow free iPad access for print subscribers
This Friday Dutch website called deVolkskrant published a report, where it was revealed that Apple will soon bring in new rules for publishers. According to it they won't be able to offer free access via iPad for their paid print subscribers anymore. The changes will be made because in this way publishers currently avoid to pay Apple a 30% cut for an access through its device.
Another Dutch site nrc.nl also revealed the date when all the new restrictions will take effect - it will be after April 1.
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Release of The Daily Newspaper App For iPad Is Delayed
Being number-one rumor among users of Apple’s iPad the long-expected release of the first exclusively pro-iPad newspaper The Daily by News Corp. which was supposed to be debuted at the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art upcoming Wednesday was delayed again and not for few days but weeks. Such disappointing for many iPad users information was announced today according to the sources which are closely related with the plans of the both companies (Apple and News Corp.).
Apple Discontinues Software Updates for iPhone 3G, iPod Touch 2G
The iOS 4.3 beta was released a couple of days ago. But the update isn’t available for second generation iPod touch and iPhone 3G installation. iOS 4.3 beta 1 noted that AirPrint was the dominant component of attention. AirPrint requires an iPad, iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4, 3G iPod touch, or 4G iPod touch. AirPlay and Game Center require an iPad, iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4, 2G iPod touch, 3G iPod touch, or 4G iPod touch. General multitasking an iPad, iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4, 3G iPod touch, and 4G iPod touch. Two of the three dismiss the 2G iPod touch and all dismiss the 3G, however, AirPlay and Game Center are important features. Take it as at least a warning that the second generation iPod touch and iPhone 3G are nearing the full “end of life” designation.
Screenshots of the iPad 2 Camera App
Some users found the iPad 2's Camera app in the iOS 4.3 beta and made some screenshots which you may see above and below. 9to5Mac reports: "These screenshots are 1024 x 768 which indicate the same screen resolution as the current iPad. That might upset those hoping for more a retina-ish display in iPad 2. This may only be because the current simulator only simulates 1024 x 768 so those hoping for more pixels shouldn’t lose hope."
“Find My Friends” Service Coming Soon
People are beginning to dig into the newly released iOS 4.3 developer build and has revealed settings for a new feature called "Find My Friends, " which is tied to Apple’s MobileMe service. Apple may be looking to offer a location-based friend-finding service like Loopt and Google Latitude. Moreover, such services have seen incredible growth and interest in the recent years, with several companies like Twitter and Facebook offering location-based features. Location-based services allow you to find your friends by leveraging your mobile phone’s GPS signal. The constant updates can broadcast your location to your friends to know who is nearby.
Next Generation iPhones Referenced in iOS 4.3
The latest iOS 4.3 build contains model references to not yet released iPhone and iPad models indicated in the code as:
iPad2,1
iPad2,2
iPad2,3
iPhone4,1
iPhone4,2
The first generation iPad carries a model number of "iPad1,1", the current iPhone 4 is 3,1 for AT&T and 3,2 for Verizon. These new designations likely represent the next generation iPad and iPhone. Perhaps, the second digit represents hardware differences between models - such as a Verizon iPhone and AT&T iPhone. We’re thinking maybe China is getting a new iPhone. Or maybe the magical white iPhone has something different to it or maybe that Sprint event on Feb 7th is for a WiMAX . The iPad is also believed to be coming to both Verizon and AT&T, so that may explain at least a few of the different model numbers.
Apple Releases iOS 4.3 Beta to Developers
Yesterday Apple released the first beta of iOS 4.3 for the iPhone, iPad and Apple TV. iOS 4.3 brings new multi-touch gestures built specifically for the iPad, including 4- and 5-finger gestures. The new beta reportedly allows users to pinch to access the home screen, to swipe up to reveal the multitasking tray, and swipe left and right to switch between open applications. The new update also reportedly adds the ability to change the functionality of the iPad hardware switch. The new beta confirms rumors that Apple would add its new Personal Hotspot feature to existing GSM iPhones with iOS 4.3. The functionality allows users to share their 3G data connection with up to five devices over Wi-Fi. Those reports claimed that Apple plans to publicly release iOS 4.3 in March.
iOS 4.3 rumored for December?
iOS 4.2 was released only a couple of days ago, but Apple is rumored to plane to release the next major update of its mobile operating system, iOS 4.3, this December. New update, as expected, will allow users to subscribe to content and address initial issues with AirPlay. Apple is reportedly planning to hold special media event on December 9 where they will announce the subscription plans. After the special event, on December 13, Apple should release iOS 4.3. As rumored, the reason for the launch of new iOS version is Apple’s massive data center in North Carolina, the purpose of which remains unknown. In addition to supporting of the new payment mechanism, 4.3 version will also include the capability to automatically push out fresh content to tablets.
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Older software versions:
Here you will find download links to older jailbreak software.
You can find the latest versions here.
PwnageTool 4.3.2 (supports untethered iOS 4.3.2 jailbreak for iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4, Apple TV 2G, iPad, iPod Touch 3G, iPod Touch 4G)
PwnageTool 4.3 (supports untethered iOS 4.3.1 jailbreak for iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4, Apple TV 2G, iPad, iPod Touch 3G, iPod Touch 4G)
PwnageTool 4.2 (supports untethered iOS 4.2.1 jailbreak for iPhone 3G, iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4, iPhone4-Verizon, Apple TV 2G, iPad, iPod Touch 3G, iPod Touch 4G)
PwnageTool 4.1.3 (supports baseband update to 06.15 and unlock for iPhone 3G and iPhone 3GS (new bootrom), iOS 4.1.2)
PwnageTool 4.1.2 (supports firmware 4.1, jailbreak for iPhone 4/3GS/3G, iPod Touch 4G/3G, AppleTV)
PwnageTool 4.1.1 (supports firmware 4.1, jailbreak for iPhone 4/3GS/3G, iPod Touch 4G/3G, AppleTV)
PwnageTool 4.1 (supports firmware 4.1, jailbreak for iPhone 4/3GS/3G, iPod Touch 4G/3G, AppleTV)
MAC PwnageTool 4.01 (supports firmware 4, jailbreak for iPhone 3G, iPhone 3GS, iPod Touch 2G)
MAC PwnageTool 3.1.5 (supports firmware 3.1.3, jailbreak for iPhone 2G, iPhone 3G, iPhone 3GS, iPod Touch 1G and iPod Touch 2G, unlock for iPhone 2G)
MAC PwnageTool 3.1.4 (supports firmware 3.1.2, jailbreak for iPhone 2G, iPhone 3G, iPhone 3GS, iPod Touch 1G and iPod Touch 2G, unlock for iPhone 2G)
MAC PwnageTool 3.1-3 (supports firmware 3.1, jailbreak for iPhone 2G, iPhone 3G, iPhone 3GS, iPod Touch 1G and iPod Touch 2G unlock for iPhone 2G)
MAC PwnageTool 3.1 (supports firmware 3.1, jailbreak for iPhone 2G, iPhone 3G and iPod Touch, unlock for iPhone 2G)
MAC PwnageTool 3.0.1 (supports firmware 3.0, jailbreak for iPhone 2G, iPhone 3G and iPod Touch, unlock for iPhone 2G)
MAC PwnageTool 3.0 (supports firmware 3.0, jailbreak for iPhone 2G, iPhone 3G and iPod Touch, unlock for iPhone 2G)
redsn0w 0.9.6 rc14 (supports untethered iOS 4.3.2 jailbreak for iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4, iPad, iPod Touch 3G, iPod Touch 4G)
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redsn0w 0.9.6 rc11 (supports untethered iOS 4.3.1 jailbreak for iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4, Apple TV 2G, iPad, iPod Touch 3G, iPod Touch 4G)
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redsn0w 0.9.7 b6 (beta version use with caution, iOS 4.2.1 jailbreak using saved 4.2b3 SHSH keys)
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redsn0w 0.9.6 b8 rc (same as redsn0w 0.9.6 b6 + command-line arguments)
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redsn0w 0.9.6 b6 (same as redsn0w 0.9.6 b5 + SAM activation)
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redsn0w 0.9.6 b5 (supports baseband update to 06.15 and unlock for iPhone 3G and iPhone 3GS, iOS 4.1.2, tethered for iPhone 3GS (new bootrom), iPhone 4, iPad, iPod Touch 2G MC, iPod Touch 3G and iPod Touch 4G)
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redsn0w 0.9.6 b4 (firmware iOS 4.2.1, untethered for iPhone 3GS (old bootrom), iPhone 3G and iPod touch 2G (non-MC), tethered for iPhone 3GS (new bootrom), iPhone 4, iPad, iPod Touch 2G MC, iPod Touch 3G and iPod Touch 4G)
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redsn0w 0.8 MAC (firmware 3.0 and 3.0.1, all versions of iPhone and iPod Touch)
redsn0w 0.8 Windows (firmware 3.0 and 3.0.1, all versions of iPhone and iPod Touch)
redsn0w 0.8 Linux (firmware 3.0 and 3.0.1, all versions of iPhone and iPod Touch)
RedSn0w 0.7.2 MAC (supports firmware 3.0, jailbreak for iPhone 2G, iPhone 3G, iPod Touch, iPod Touch 2G, unlock for iPhone 2G)
RedSn0w 0.7.2 Windows (supports firmware 3.0, jailbreak for iPhone 2G, iPhone 3G, iPod Touch, iPod Touch 2G, unlock for iPhone 2G)
Sn0wBreeze 2.2.1 (pwnagetool for windows, supports upto iOS 4.2.1, jailbreak for iPhone 4, iPhone 3GS, iPhone 3G, iPod Touch 2G, iPod Touch 3G, iPod Touch 4G, iPad)
Sn0wBreeze 2.4 beta 1 (pwnagetool for windows, tethered iOS 4.3.1 jailbreak for iPhone 4, iPhone 3GS new bootrom, iPod Touch 3G, iPod Touch 4G, iPad, untethered iOS 4.3.1 for iPhone 3GS old bootrom)
MAC PwnageTool 2.2.5 (supports 2.2.1)
MAC QuickPwn 2.2.5 (supports 2.2.1)
Windows QuickPwn 2.2.5-2 (supports 2.2.1)
Mac PwnageTool 2.2.1(supports 2.2)
Mac QuickPwn 2.2(supports 2.2)
Windows QuickPwn 2.2(supports 2.2)
WinPwn 2.5b2 for Windows (supports 2.0.2 firmware)