Dev Team has announced that Greenpois0n will be updated within the next few days to allow for 4.2.1 to be Jailbroken. As of right now, the Jailbreak will be tethered for all 4th gen based devices (iPhone3GS w/ new bootrom, iPhone4, iPad, iPodTouch3&4) but Comex is hard at work creating a userland exploit to untether 4.2.1. Word is that this untethering will require 4.1 SHSH Blobs. If you have not saved your blobs yet, even if you are not currently Jailbroken and/or not currently using iOS 4.1, you can go ahead and use TinyUmbrella to save them. However, since 4.2.1 was just released, Apple will stop signing 4.1 SHSH blobs very soon (any minute really) and once that happens, you are out of luck!

Next are the owners of all the more recent devices. The good news there is that due to geohot's limera1n exploit, all recent devices can be jailbroken (this will be true until Apple released new hardware that fixes geohot's limerain exploit in the bootrom). The bad news is that right now, the 4.2.1 jailbreak is *tethered* on all of these recent devices. A tethered jailbreak means that each time your device loses battery power or needs to be rebooted, you must attach it to a PC or Mac to boot into the jailbroken state. @comex is working hard on a method that may untether the 4.2.1 jailbreak, but it will require you to have your 4.1 SHSH blobs in order to use it. No word on how much more effort it will take though (please don't bug @comex about it!). (We also have an alternative method that may work, but @comex's method is much more elegant.)

Also, if you plan on unlocking your iPhone or use unlock currently, please hold off updating to 4.2.1 until those tools are updated!

[TinyUmbrella Tutorial]
[Dev Team Blog]

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The three apps in Apple’s iWork for iPad collection, Pages, Keynote, and Numbers, received updates today. Common to all three is the following:

• Wireless printing with AirPrint using iOS 4.2, including page range selection, number of copies, and duplex printing.
• Support for iOS 4.2 multitasking.
• Localized in Portuguese, Danish, Finnish, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Swedish, and Traditional Chinese.
• Improved reliability when importing iWork '09 and Microsoft Office documents and spreadsheets.
• Improved usability.
• Fixed issues when using a WebDAV server, including signing out when a server is no longer accessible, saving port numbers in server addresses, and saving files with invalid characters in their names.
• Improved PDF export using iOS 4.2, which resolves an issue with missing fonts on Windows.

In addition, Pages has automatic pagination of tables that cross a page break. Numbers received print preview to adjust how a sheet prints across multiple pages, including Auto Fit, and PDF export takes advantage of pagination settings from print preview. Lastly, Keynote has an enhanced presenter display that shows the current slide, the next slide, or your notes when connected to an external display, and the ability to import existing and add new presenter notes to slides.

These are significant updates to the trio, particularly AirPrint wireless printing and support for iOS 4.2 multitasking. If you get a chance to try them out, let us know what you think!

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So Apple has released iOS 4.2 for iPhone, iPod touch, iPad and Apple TV and that means old problems and bugs get fixed and new problems and bugs emerge. Hey there’s no such thing as perfect code.

We here at TiPb are going to be doing our best to track any iOS 4.2 bugs we come across and offer whatever solutions and workaround we find so if you’ve installed the latest software from Apple and come across anything we should know about drop it in a comment below or head on over to our forums and start troubleshooting with us!

Note:

• You need an AirPlay compatible device like AppleTV or Airport Extreme to get the AirPlay icon to show up
• The new SMS Text Tones are only on iPhone 4. If you have iPhone 3GS or earlier, no text tones for you.

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With iOS 4.2.1 being released to the masses today, here’s a couple tips for jailbreakers. If you’re on iOS 4.1 and jailbroken, by this point you should know how to save your SHSH blobs via TinyUmbrella or Cydia.

As of right now, most jailbreak methods that work on iOS 4.2.1 are pretty hairy. I highly suggest waiting to upgrade for the official tools, but if you feel the need to give it a try right now, I’ve put up an iOS 4.2.1 jailbreak guide in our forums. Ask questions, give answers, and help eachother out. You can always visit our general jailbreak forum and post other questions and find answers about other topics as well.

Whatever you decide to do, let us know how it works for you!

Update: The Dev-Team has updated their blog giving everyone a bit more information about iOS 4.2.1 and how it’ll affect all devices. Make sure you read it and heed their warnings when updating. It’s looking like older devices will have an easy upgrade route to a jailbreakable 4.2.1. Newer devices are (as of now) tethered. I urge anyone who wants to upgrade to weigh their options before deciding to upgrade. You may lose your jailbreak or be tethered. A tethered jailbreak basically means if your phone battery dies or you need to reboot, you’ll need to be connected to a computer to enter into a jailbreak state again. They’re somewhat of a pain and I’d suggest waiting for an untethered jailbreak. You probably won’t be waiting long. Until then, make sure you have your 4.1 SHSH blobs saved via Cydia or TinyUmbrella!

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Curious how to use the new iOS 4.2 AirPlay feature to play the movies you shot on your iPhone on the bigger Apple TV screen? Unfortunately, Apple didn’t bake in a nice easy AirPlay button in the Photo app like they did everywhere else. Don’t panic however, you can still do it. It’s just a little more complicated but we’ll show you how, after the break.

First, go tap on your Photo app, go into the Camera Roll, and find the home video you want to play. Then:

• Tap the video to start playing it
• Double click the Home Button to reveal the multitasking dock
• Double swipe to the left, past the first set of widgets, to find the AirPlay controls
• Tap the AirPlay button to bring up a list of available devices, including your Apple TV
• Tap on Apple TV

It’ll take a moment or two to make the change but then your video should start playing on your Apple TV. To switch it back to playing on your iPhone, just repeat the steps above and select iPhone as your source instead.

If you try it out, let us know how it works for you, and if you have any questions, ask in the comments!

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As previously announced, iOS 4.2 for iPhone, iPod touch, iPad, and Apple TV is now available for download via iTunes (or directly on Apple TV). Expect the servers to be crushed, but let us know when you get it, when you’ve got it, and how it’s working for you.

And while you’re waiting for the download to finish, here once again are our handy references:

• Updating to iOS 4.2? Here’s what to do first!
• Everything you need to know about iOS 4.2 in 10 minutes [video]
• Complete iOS 4.2 for iPhone and iPod touch walkthrough
• Complete iOS 4.2 for iPad walkthrough
• iPhone Help Forum
• iPad Help Forum

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The final release version of iOS 4.2 (iOS 4.2.1) for iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad will become available for download sometime today and we’ll post it up right on the front page the minute it’s ready. Before you race to download, however, there are a few steps you want to go through to get ready and to make sure you have the smoothest upgrade possible. We’ll go over them after the break!

Check your device compatibility

iPhone 4, iPod touch 4, and iPad get the full update. iPhone 3GS and the 2009 Pod touch G3 (64GB and 32GB) get everything their hardware supports (not a big deal this time).

iPhone 3G and iPod touch G2 (which includes the 2009 iPod touch 8GB) get even more performance fixes, which is good considering how badly they performed under iOS 4.0!

The 2007 original iPhone 2G and iPod touch aren’t compatible with iOS 4.2. Here’s what Apple said:

The iOS 4.2 update is available today to download to iPad, iPhone and iPod touch by syncing the device with iTunes 10.1. iOS 4.2 is compatible with iPad, iPhone 3G, iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4, second and third generation iPod touch (late 2009 models with 32GB or 64GB) and new iPod touch. Some features may not be available on all products. For example, Multitasking requires iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4, third generation iPod touch (late 2009 models with 32GB or 64GB) or later.

Make sure you’re running iTunes 10.1

You need iTunes 10.1 in order to use all the new features like AirPlay. Apple released it on November 12 so if you haven’t gotten it already, hit Software Update and download the latest, or get it directly from Apple. [iTunes 10.1].

(Developers, remember you have the option of updating via Xcode instead of iTunes).

If you’ve Jailbroken, re-virginize

Many people who Jailbreak their iPhone, iPod touch, or iPad likely won’t rush to update but will wait for an iOS 4.2 Jailbreak first. If for some reason you do want to update regardless of Jailbreak, consider restoring to 4.1 pure first. You may not have a problem, but we’ve heard from enough readers enough times that we recommend including this step. (No laughing Ally and Farbod!)

Again, updating to iOS 4.2 will mean no Jailbreak, no unlock for now. If that’s a deal breaker for you, don’t update. Just wait.

If you need extra help with this step, we’ve got a Jailbreak Forum just for you.

Backup your data

Once you have iTunes 10.1 installed, plug in your iPhone, iPod touch, or iPad and sync it. You want your data backed up, anything you’ve purchased or updated on-device transferred safely to your Windows/Mac library, and the position of any media you’re currently enjoying recorded so you can keep going from the same place once your iOS 4.2 update is done.

Remember, if you haven’t synced in a while it could take a few minutes to backup. Don’t be impatient, let it run.

Once that’s done, launch iPhoto on your Mac or your favorite image capture program on Windows and copy over any photos you’ve taken on the iPhone. Even the remote chance you may lose your Camera Roll, especially if it has a lot of special moments recorded, is something to be avoided at all costs.

Get up to speed on iOS 4.2

Once everything is done and ready, and if you’re still waiting for Apple to release the update, why not check out our complete iOS 4.2 for iPhone and iPod touch walkthrough and complete iOS 4.2 for iPad walkthrough so once you’ve downloaded and installed it you can spend your time enjoying the new functionality, not trying to discover it.

Jump into the forums and learn more

Did we mention how smart TiPb forum members are? If you have any lingering questions or need any additional help, or you just want to relax and chat with like-minded iOS enthusiasts and technology adepts, head on over to the TiPb Forums.

It’s really the very best place on the internet, and the best community, so get involved!

Anything else?

Did we forget anything or just plain get something wrong? Any tips or tricks you use before updating to a major new version of iOS? Let us know in the comments and we’ll update.

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As we reported earlier, Apple has announced that sometime today we will finally see the much anticipated iOS 4.2 update for iPhone, iPod touch and iPad and what’s more — Apple TV should be getting 4.2 today as well.

What everyone is anticipating is the use of AirPlay, which was probably a big selling point for most buyers of the new Apple TV. Now any iOS 4.2 equipped device will be able to send videos, audio, and photos to their big TV screen.

VoiceOver is also making its way to Apple TV with this update and can be turned on in the accessibility menu. This new feature will read menu items to users and can also read information like episode/movie descriptions to users as well.

Keep an eye out for Apple TV 4.2 today while you are anxiously awaiting iOS 4.2 for your other devices. Let us know when you see it and how AirPlay and VoiceOver are working out for you in the comments section below. And if you need help or just want to chat, head on over to our Apple TV Forum!

[ MacWorld ]

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Apple has put up a new web page showing how to set up the new free Find my iPhone service. You need an iPhone 4, iPod touch 4, or iPad to set it up, but once you’re done you’ll be able to use it on any iOS 4.2 device. The steps are simple enough and we’ll sum them up after the break!

• Update your iPhone, iPod touch, or iPad to iOS 4.2 (coming later today)
• Go into Settings: Mail, Contacts Calendars
• Tap Add Account
• Tap MobileMe
• Enter your Apple ID (iTunes Store ID, Apple Online Store ID, etc.)
• Verify your account via email
• Go back to Settings: Mail, Contacts, Calendars: MobileMe
• Turn on Find my iPhone
• Tap Allow
• Download the Find my iPhone app from the App Store [iTunes link] or go to me.com and give it a try.

When you get 4.2 and are able to set up your free Find my iPhone, let us know how it works for you!

[Find my iPhone]

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When Apple announced Find my iPhone was going free this morning they seemed to restrict it to 2010 hardware: iPhone 4, iPod touch 4, and iPad, but now it looks like there may be a way to get it working on iPhone 3GS and other unsupported devices. In fact, Apple.com tells you how:

Create a free Find My iPhone account on any iPhone 4, iPad, or iPod touch (4th generation) running iOS 4.2. Once you create an account on a qualifying device, use your Apple ID and password to enable Find My iPhone on your other devices running iOS 4.2. Find My iPhone is not available in all countries.

[Find my iPhone page via @jsnell]

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