A little under two weeks after the release of the second beta of iOS 4.3 to developers Apple has given registered iOS developers access to the third beta for iPhone, iPod touch, iPad and Apple TV.
The third beta of iOS 4.3 carries the build number 8F5166b, included in the first beta was new four and five finger gestures for the iPad. Apple has since clarified how the gestures will be implemented in the future:
This feature will not be enabled in iOS 4.3 for customers, but we are providing this preview to gather input on how these gestures work with your apps.
Included in iOS 4.3 is the new Personal Hotspot functionality that appeared with the unveiling of the Verizon iPhone. Although at this stage it is unknown whether carriers will be able to choose whether they allow access to the feature.
Developers are now able to stream video from their apps and have access to iOS 4.3 for Apple TV to test the feature.
Included in the iOS 4.3 beta is:
- 4 or 5 finger multi-touch gestures on iPad
- Option on the iPad to use the hardware switch as orientation lock or mute switch.
- Personal Hotspot is enabled, allowing access to a personal Wi-Fi network from up to 5 devices.
- AirPlay streaming from third party apps.
- iAds for the iPad
- FaceTime, Camera and Photo Booth icons found on iPad
- Evidence of features known as "Find My Friends", "Media Stream" and "Photo Streaming"