According to MacStories a reliable source has informed them that iOS 4.3 will be released on February 14 at 10 a.m. pacific time.
iOS 4.3 which will be available for the iPod touch (3rd and 4th gen), iPhone 4, iPhone 3GS and iPad as well as the Apple TV was first delivered to developers in mid-January.
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 (not included in final release)
- 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"