The New iOS 4 is out and comes with incredible new features. The all new multitasking feature which means you can shift through multiply third party Apps. Without loosing speed. iBooks which is a great e-book reader as well as a great place to browse for books. Tap To Focus Video, focus on an subject and just tap on the place your want you camera to zoom to. Spell Check and Wireless keyboard support to name a few.
How to download the iOS 4 software update on your iPhone or iPod Touch.
You need to be using the latest version of iTunes 9.2. If you do not have it you can get it from the iTunes store.
Connect you iPhone to your computer
When iTunes opens, select your iPhone under Devices in the Source List on the left.
In the iPhone Summary pane, click Check for Update.
Click Download and Install. Do not disconnect your iPhone until the update has finished.
Please avoid downloading from the links posted at different forums, blogs or websites. In case you do, ensure you know that the link is for correct device. In case you want to check if the iOS 4 update is available or not, simply go to www.apple.com/iphone/softwareupdate/.
iOS 4 will be compatible with the following devices:
- iPhone 3G
- iPhone 3GS
- iPhone 4
- iPod touch 2nd and 3rd-generation only
Note: How can you tell if your iPod touch is 2nd and 3rd-generation? Look for the volume control buttons on the left hand side - this feature wasn’t present on the 1st generation iPod touch.
The original iPhone 2G and 1st-generation iPod touch will not be able to upgrade to iOS 4.
Note: How can you tell if your iPhone is 2G? Flip it over. The fist-generation 2G handset had a metal finish on the back with a black plastic band at the bottom. 3G and 3GS handsets come in a smooth glass black or white finish.
Also, not all features will be available across all devices. The following features are only available for iPhone 4, iPhone 3GS, and the 3rd-generation iPod touch:
- Multitasking
- Custom wallpaper
- Bluetooth keyboard support