iOS 4.3.1 vs iOS 4.3.2
iOS 4.3.1 and iOS 4.3.2 are small Software Updates to iOS 4.3 that contain improvements and bug fixes. iOS 4.3.1 was released on 25 Mar 2011 and iOS 4.3.2 was released on 14 April 2011. Apple iOS 4.3, iOS 4.3.1 and iOS 4.3.2 are compatible with iPhone 4 (GSM model), iPhone 3GS, iPad 2, iPad, iPod touch 4th generation and 3rd generation. This updates are not compatible with CDMA iPhone. The update for iPhone CDMA model also was released on 14 April 2011, the update is iOS 4.2.7. It mainly contains the same security updates as in iOS 4.3.2. With these Apple also released an update for Mac OX, the Safari on Mac is updated to 5.0.5 and the Xcode for developers updated to Xcode 4.0.2.
iOS 4.3.2
iOS 4.3.2 update fixes a screen freezing issue that some iOS 4.3 and 4.3.1 users encountered when they tried to hold FaceTime chat. It also fixes an issue some iPad users faced when connecting to international 3G networks.
Following are the improvements and fixes in the official release of the iOS 4.3.2 update
1. Fixes an issue that occasionally caused blank or frozen video during a FaceTime call
2. Fixes an issue that prevented some international users from connecting to 3G networks on iPad Wi-Fi + 3G
3. Contains the latest security updates
This update does not cover the user complaint regarding reduced battery life after updating to iOS 4.3, so we can expect another update soon.
| Apple iOS 4.3.2
Release: 14 April 2011 |
| 1. Fixes an issue that occasionally caused blank or frozen video during a FaceTime call
2. Fixes an issue that prevented some international users from connecting to 3G networks on iPad Wi-Fi + 3G 3. Contains the latest security updates a. certificate trust policy – blacklisting the fraudulent certificates. This is to protect from an attacker with a privileged network position who may intercept user credentials or other sensitive information. b. libxslt – protection from possible disclosure of addresses on the heap when a user visits a maliciously crafted website. c.Fix for Quicklook issue – A memory corruption issue existed in QuickLook’s handling of Microsoft Office files when the user views a maliciously crafted Microsoft Office file. d. Fix for WebKit issue – Fix for unexpected application termination or arbitrary code execution when visiting a maliciously crafted website.
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| Compatible Devices:
• iPhone 4 (GSM model), iPhone 3GS • iPad 2, iPad • iPod touch (4th generation), iPod touch (3rd generation) |
Previous update iOS 4.3.1 is again a minor update to iOS 4.3
| Apple iOS 4.3.1
Release: 25 March 2011 |
| Improvements and Bug fixes
1. Fixes an occasional graphics glitch on iPod touch (4th generation) 2. Resolves bugs related to activating and connecting to some cellular networks 3. Fixes image flicker when using Apple Digital AV Adapter with some TVs 4. Resolves an issue authenticating with some enterprise web services |
| Compatible Devices:
• iPhone 4 (GSM model), iPhone 3GS • iPad 2, iPad • iPod touch (4th generation), iPod touch (3rd generation) |
Apple iOS 4.3
Apple iOS 4.3 is a major release. It has added some new features and incorporated existing features in iOS 4.2.1 with improvements to some features. Apple iOS 4.3 was released with Apple iPad 2 in March 2011. Apple iOS 4.3 has more features and functionality comparing to Apple iOS 4.2. iTunes Home sharing is a new feature added in Apple iOS 4.3. Improved video streaming and AirPlay support is also introduced in iOS 4.3. Airplay features include additional support for photo slide shows and support for video, audio editing from third party applications and share content in social network. And there is performance improvement in Safari with new nitro JavaScript engine.
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Apple iOS 4.3 Release: March 2011 |
| New Features
1. Improvements to Safari Performance with Nitro JavaSript Engine 2. iTunes home sharing – get all iTunes content from anywhere in the house to iPhone, iPad and iPod over shared Wi-Fi. You can play it direct without download or sync 3. AirPlay features improved – stream videos from photo apps direct to HDTV via Apple TV, Auto search Apple TV, Built in slideshow options for photo 4. Support Video, Audio editing Apps in Apps Store such as iMovie 5. Preference for iPad Switch to mute or rotation lock 6. Personal hotspot (iPhone 4 only feature) – you can connect up to 5 devices over Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and USB; up to 3 of those connections over Wi-Fi. Auto switch off to save power when personal hotspot no longer in use. 7. Supports additional multifinger multitouch gestures and swipes. (This feature is not available for users, only for developers for testing)* 8. Parental Control – users can restrict access to some applications. 9. HDMI capability – you can connect to HDTV or any other HDMI device via Apple Digital AV adapter (need to purchase separately) and share 720p HD videos from your iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch (4th generation only). 10. Push notifications for comments and follow requests and you can Post and Like songs directly from the Now Playing screen. 11. Improvement to message setting – you can set the number of times to repeat an alert. 12. Improvement to call feature – with single tap you can make conference call and pause to send a passcode. |
| Compatible Devices:
• iPhone 4 (GSM model), iPhone 3GS • iPad 2, iPad • iPod touch (4th generation), iPod touch (3rd generation) |
* Apple has included a new multitasking gestures for iPad in the latest SDK release for developers to test multi finger pinch and swipe. However this feature is not available for users. We can expect this to come in iOS 5 with iPhone 5 release. With that feature, you can use multi fingers to pinch to the Homescreen, swipe up to reveal the multitasking bar, and swipe left or right between apps.
Two applications are introduced with iOS 4.3. One is the new version of the iMovie, Apple boasts it as a precision editor and with iMovie you can send HD video around with one tap (you don’t have to go through iTunes). With one tap you can share it with your social network, YouTube, FaceBook, Vimeo and many other. Its priced at $4.99. With the new iMovie you get over 50 sound effects and additional themes such as Neon. Music automatically switches with themes. It supports multitrack audio recording, Airplay to Apple TV and it is an universal application.
GarageBand app is the other, you can plug in touch instruments (Grand Piano, Organ, Guitars, Drums, Bass), get 8tracks recording and effects, 250+ loops, email AAC file of your song and it is compatible with Mac version. This also priced at $4.99.
Related Links:
Difference Between Apple iOS 4.2.1 and iOS 4.3.1
Difference Between Apple iOS Versions and Features