Apple’s iOS 4.2 Available Today for iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch

Apple today announced that iOS 4.2, the latest version of the world’s most advanced mobile operating…
The free iOS 4.2 Software Update brings all-new features to your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.¹ Just connect your device to your computer to download the update. It’s free. It’s easy. And it lets you do even more with the world’s most advanced mobile operating system. Read More

The Beatles Now on iTunes

Apple today announced that iOS 4.2, the latest version of the world’s most advanced mobile operating system, is available today for download for iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch. iOS 4.2 brings over 100 new features from iOS 4.0, 4.1, and 4.2 to iPad, including Multitasking, Folders, Unified Inbox, Game Center, AirPlay, and AirPrint. “iOS 4.2 makes the iPad a completely new product, just in time for the holiday season,” said Steve Jobs, Apple’s CEO. “Once again, the iPad with iOS 4.2 will define the target that other tablets will aspire to, but very few, if any, will ever be able to hit.”Filed under: iPhone, iPod+iTunes. Read more: apple.com/ios

iPod Buying Guide

Apple released iOS 4.2 on Monday morning—bringing features such as multitasking and unified inboxes to iPads, and adding AirPlay and AirPrint functionality to other supported iOS devices. We have a detailed FAQ on the latest update, a list of 10 great features that were in the update, and 10 that weren’t. Read More

Apple Brings FaceTime to the Mac

Apple announced the public beta of FaceTime for Mac, an entirely new application that allows Mac users to video call iPhone 4 and iPod touch users as well as other Mac users. Featuring an intuitive interface, FaceTime for Mac automatically uses your Address Book contacts so there’s no need to create special buddy lists, and it works seamlessly with the built-in camera and mic on Mac notebooks, iMac, and Apple LED Cinema Displays. The public beta is available immediately as a free download.

Apple Introduces iLife ’11 with New iPhoto, iMovie, and GarageBand

Apple introduced iLife ’11, a major upgrade that gives Mac users even more great ways to create and share photos, movies, and music. iPhoto ’11 has a whole new look, with stunning full-screen modes for Faces, Places, and Events. iMovie ’11 makes it easier than ever to edit videos and quickly transform them into fun theatrical trailers for easy posting online. GarageBand ’11 introduces new ways to improve your playing and create great sounding songs with Flex Time and Groove Matching. Free with every new Mac, iLife ’11 is available immediately as a $49 upgrade for existing users.Read More

Apple Introduces MacBook Air: The Next Generation of MacBooks

Apple today unveiled the all-new MacBook Air, the first of the next generation of notebooks that will replace mechanical hard disks and optical drives with Internet services and solid-state flash storage. Available in 11-inch and 13-inch models and weighing as little as 2.3 pounds, the MacBook Air is Apple’s lightest, most mobile notebook ever. MacBook Air uses the same solid-state storage technology as iPad to deliver instant-on responsiveness, up to seven hours of battery life, and up to 30 days of standby time. Starting at $999, the MacBook Air is available now on the Apple Store and at your favorite Apple Retail Store. 
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