Two days ahead of its self-imposed schedule Apple has released iOS 4.3 to the public. The update which is compatible with iPad, iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4 GSM, iPod touch 3rd and 4th generation but not the Verizon iPhone 4 delivers a number of major enhancements.
The second-generation Apple TV which also runs on iOS has also been issued an update to iOS 4.3.
iOS 4.3 for the iPhone, iPad and iPod touch contains a number of new features and improvements including:
- Personal Hotspot for sharing the iPhone 4 data connection with up to 5 devices
- iTunes Home Sharing
- AirPlay has been extended to other apps such as Photos as well as third-party apps
- Improved Safari performance through Apple Nitro JavaScript engine
- HD video out using Apple Digital AV adapter
- Push notifications in from Ping as well as ability to Post and Like songs from Now Playing screen
- Bug fixes