Blog: iOS 4.3 Software Update released by Apple

Apple has released an update of its iOS 4.3 which contains new features and improvements. This update has been released earlier than its schedule date.

This operating system update is now available for iPad, iPhone and iPod Touch, for free via iTunes. iOS 4.3 offers Photo Booth, iMovie and FaceTime for iPad 2 and many other features.

Improved Settings: This software update offers messages setting for number of times to repeat an alert, iPad side switch setting to lock screen rotation or mute audio notifications and sound effects, single tap conference call dialing with a pause to send a passcode and also bug fixes.

Personal Hotspot: With personal hotspot, iPhone 4 users can share cellular data connection with up to 5 devices (combination of up to 3 Wi-Fi, 3 Bluetooth, and 1 USB).

AirPlay: This new features enables users to play videos from the Photos app including the Camera Roll album, iTunes previews, enabled third-party apps and websites on Apple TV. One can also play slideshows from Photos on Apple TV using transitions available on Apple TV. Not just this, you can also enjoy faster Safari performance with Apple Nitro JavaScript engine and HD video out using the Apple Digital AV Adapter and also view 720p HD videos from Videos app, iPod app, Photos, YouTube, Safari, Keynote, and enabled third-party apps on an HDMI display.

iTunes Home Sharing: Now you can play music, watch movies and TV shows from a shared iTunes library on a Mac or PC (requires iTunes 10.2).

Ping features: iOS 4.3 also offers Push notifications for comments and follow requests and enables one to post and like songs directly from the Now Playing screen. Ping features also come with parental controls.