iOS 4.2 for the iPhone and iPod Touch: A Comprehensive Guide

Safari's Search Box Feature

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When you enter a word in the search box, you have the option to search your default engine or to search text on this page. In this case, we're searching "apple" on Mac Rumors. We can see that there are 24 matches, and to view all of them, simply click next. Each match will be highlighted with the introduction of Air Print.

Minor Changes

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Safari has had one minor change: the change from the plus sign to an action sign. Under Action, you can now see the option to print. The YouTube app has also been updated for the like and dislike rating system, replacing the Fstar system used by iPhone and iPad devices until iOS 4.2.

Text Messaging with FaceTime

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If you want to place a FaceTime call to somebody who has sent you a message, it's now much easier. We've created a fake contact to demonstrate this feature. In this case, we can now assign a text tone to this contact, and Apple has also provided a list of new text tones.

Customizing Text Tones

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A new feature under Sound Settings allows users to customize and lock in the volumes of messages and alerts. This feature prevents the phone's external volume control from affecting the volume of alerts, thereby avoiding missed calls and tones. When you turn down your iPod, this feature ensures that your music or video playback is not disrupted.

Replacing the Voice Memo App

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Another minor update by Apple has replaced the voice memo app with a new icon. The app remains unchanged, but it's now easier to access and use. This change allows users to focus on their main tasks without being distracted by a non-essential app.

Air Print Capabilities

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Under the Photo Gallery app, you now have the option to select your photos and send them directly to the printer in order to make use of Air Print. To do this, simply update your Apple TV 2 software, go to Settings, select General, and choose Update Software. The latest software update will automatically search for and install iOS 4.2.

AirPlay

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To access AirPlay, go to your Apple TV 2, navigate to Settings, and select General. Choose Update Software to ensure that your device is running the latest software. With AirPlay enabled, you can send audio or video playback from your iPhone or iPad to your Apple TV 2 on your home theater.

Widget Panel

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Apple has added a second widget panel, which can be accessed by double-tapping the home key and swiping twice to the right. This panel allows users to control AirPlay on their device. You can select whether audio or video playback is being played back on your iPhone or Apple TV 2.

Using AirPlay with Video Content

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To test out AirPlay with video content, navigate to the YouTube app on your iPhone 4 or iPod Touch 4G. The app will display an AirPlay icon, allowing you to send the video to your Apple TV 2. When you choose AirPlay and send it to the Apple TV 2, you can view the video in high definition on your home theater.

Free iPhone App

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The My iPhone app is now free with iOS 4.2 on the iPhone 4 iPod Touch 4G and iPad. This feature allows users to manage their device from a central location, making it easier to organize and access content.

Remote Control Functionality

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With AirPlay enabled, your iPhone or iPad becomes a remote control for your Apple TV 2. You can also use the Apple remote or a universal remote to control playback on your device. This feature makes it easy to enjoy your favorite movies or TV shows without having to get up from the couch.

Remote Locking and GPS Location

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The My iPhone app allows you to remotely lock your device, requiring a passcode to access it. You can also use GPS to locate your device on a map, making it easier to find if it's lost or stolen. This feature provides an added layer of security and convenience for users.

Conclusion

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In conclusion, iOS 4.2 for the iPhone and iPod Touch offers a range of exciting features and improvements, including Air Print capabilities, customizable text tones, and remote control functionality. By understanding these new features, you can take full advantage of your device and enjoy an enhanced mobile experience.

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somebody who has sent you a message it's now much easier now I've created a fake contact to demonstrate the next feature which is customize text tones in this case we can now assign a text tone to this contact and Apple has also provided a list of new text tones so let's go ahead and listen h a new feature under sound settings now allows the user to customize and lock in the volumes of messages and alerts using this feature prevents the phone's external volume control from affecting the volume of alerts therefore avoiding those missed calls and tones uh when you turn down your iPod in another very minor update Apple has replaced the voice memo app with a new icon otherwise the app is unchanged air print has also been added to iOS 4.2 but unfortunately it only works with a certain line of HP uh printers so at this time it's pretty limited and I can't demonstrate it fully here but under the photo gallery app you now have the option to select your photos and send them directly to the printer in order to make use of AirPlay the first thing we'll need to do is update the Apple TV 2 so go to your Apple TV go to settings and under General select update software this will automatically search out the latest software update and install iOS 4.2.1 update the software let it run and restart and go back to the Apple TV and make sure airpl is on to control AirPlay Apple has added a second widget panel which you can access by double tapping the home key and swiping twice to the right here you can see the volume slider and the airplay icon which can only appear if the Apple TV is detected on your home network with this you can select whether audio or videos playing back on your iPhone or Apple TV the airplay icon now appears in the iPod app so if you're playing a song in this case we're playing Coldplay and we hit play we now have the option to send this to the Apple TV and so now I have control of the volume and the audio is now appearing through the Apple TV on my home theater and of course I can scrub it and it does take some time to catch up over Wi-Fi you can also again control it through the widget on the Apple TV you do get a little indicator which tells you what music is playing through the airplay app of course AirPlay also now works with video so here let's test out the YouTube app in the YouTube app you also see the airplay icon and here we are playing back one of my videos on the iPhone 4 now if we choose AirPlay and send it to the Apple TV we can go over to my home theater and see the video in this case the iPhone now becomes a remote control you can also control playback using the Apple remote or your universal remote the my iPhone app is now free with IOS 4.2 on the iPhone 4 iPod Touch 4G and iPad I've already done a demo on this so I'm going to link that in the description below so take a look at that but just to show you quickly you can send a message to the uh to one of the devices in this case I'm sending it to an iPad you can also remotely lock it so it requires a passcode in order to use it you also have the option to remotely wipe it to remove any sensitive data you don't want thieves to have and of course you can also use GPS to locate the device on the map once again guys this is Detroit Borg with a walkthrough of iOS 4.2 for the iPhone and iPod Touch thanks for watchinghello YouTube this is Detroit Borg and this video we're going to walk through iOS 4.2 for the iPhone and iPod Touch Safari has gained a feature in the search box when you enter a word in the search box you have the option to search your default engine or to search text on this page in this case we're searching apple on Mac rumors and we can see we have 24 matches in order to see all of them just click next and you'll see each one highlighted with the introduction of air print Safari has had one minor change and that's the change from the plus sign to an action sign and under action you can now see the option to print the YouTube app has finally been updated for the like and dislike rating system instead of the fstar system which the iPhone and iPad have been using up until iOS 4.2 when viewing the ratings of a video instead of star you now see a percentage text messaging has also gained a FaceTime button so if you want to place a FaceTime call to somebody who has sent you a message it's now much easier now I've created a fake contact to demonstrate the next feature which is customize text tones in this case we can now assign a text tone to this contact and Apple has also provided a list of new text tones so let's go ahead and listen h a new feature under sound settings now allows the user to customize and lock in the volumes of messages and alerts using this feature prevents the phone's external volume control from affecting the volume of alerts therefore avoiding those missed calls and tones uh when you turn down your iPod in another very minor update Apple has replaced the voice memo app with a new icon otherwise the app is unchanged air print has also been added to iOS 4.2 but unfortunately it only works with a certain line of HP uh printers so at this time it's pretty limited and I can't demonstrate it fully here but under the photo gallery app you now have the option to select your photos and send them directly to the printer in order to make use of AirPlay the first thing we'll need to do is update the Apple TV 2 so go to your Apple TV go to settings and under General select update software this will automatically search out the latest software update and install iOS 4.2.1 update the software let it run and restart and go back to the Apple TV and make sure airpl is on to control AirPlay Apple has added a second widget panel which you can access by double tapping the home key and swiping twice to the right here you can see the volume slider and the airplay icon which can only appear if the Apple TV is detected on your home network with this you can select whether audio or videos playing back on your iPhone or Apple TV the airplay icon now appears in the iPod app so if you're playing a song in this case we're playing Coldplay and we hit play we now have the option to send this to the Apple TV and so now I have control of the volume and the audio is now appearing through the Apple TV on my home theater and of course I can scrub it and it does take some time to catch up over Wi-Fi you can also again control it through the widget on the Apple TV you do get a little indicator which tells you what music is playing through the airplay app of course AirPlay also now works with video so here let's test out the YouTube app in the YouTube app you also see the airplay icon and here we are playing back one of my videos on the iPhone 4 now if we choose AirPlay and send it to the Apple TV we can go over to my home theater and see the video in this case the iPhone now becomes a remote control you can also control playback using the Apple remote or your universal remote the my iPhone app is now free with IOS 4.2 on the iPhone 4 iPod Touch 4G and iPad I've already done a demo on this so I'm going to link that in the description below so take a look at that but just to show you quickly you can send a message to the uh to one of the devices in this case I'm sending it to an iPad you can also remotely lock it so it requires a passcode in order to use it you also have the option to remotely wipe it to remove any sensitive data you don't want thieves to have and of course you can also use GPS to locate the device on the map once again guys this is Detroit Borg with a walkthrough of iOS 4.2 for the iPhone and iPod Touch thanks for watching\n"