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iOS 4.2 Reveals Tethering Options For iPad
iOS 4.2 beta 2 and beta 1 versions have already revealed some interesting new features and improvements.
But iOS 4.2 has another surprise for iPad users. It looks like iOS 4.2 will finally allow users to tether iPad’s 3G data connection to another device like the laptop.
Programmer Paul Grave discovered the new tethering options in the settings after upgrading to iOS 4.2 beta 2 on his iPad 3G.
9to5Mac reports that the options appear only on European carriers and do not appear on iPad 3Gs running on AT&T’s network.
As you can see from the screenshot below, users can enter the APN network settings to tether iPad’s 3G data connection to a laptop.
New Apple TV Reviews Reveal Pros And Cons
If you have been following the new Apple TV launch, you may be aware that Apple has already started delivering the device to its customers.
With the first batch of buyers having received their orders, we are now starting to see a number of reviews from across the blogosphere.
According to Clayton Morris from the Fox News, the new Apple TV is likely to be popular among the older users thanks to features such as Netflix streaming and AirPlay. This is not to say that the device may not appeal to the younger generation. Morris points out that the new Apple TV is not only “hockey-puck small” but is also surprisingly fast.
He writes that the device connects to the iTunes library much faster than the older Apple TV did with its ‘home sharing‘ option. Morris however cautions that the success of the new Apple TV shall be completely dependent on the way Apple markets this new product. He notes that a number of potential customers may simply not be aware of the product and hence may need to be educated about it.
While the Apple TV has received effusive praise for its simplicity, Tim Gideon from PCMag points out that the functionalities may not be completely intuitive. For an instance, Gideon notes that the new TV show rental system is a “one-way street“. That is, while users are allowed to rent TV shows from a computer or iDevice and choose to stream it over Apple TV, the reverse may not be possible. So users who will want to purchase content from Apple TV that can be watched later on their iPad may be disappointed.
Gideon however has words of praise for the technology and simple interface. He notes that the new remote is very easy to use despite lacking a Home button. Also, the new Apple TV builds up sufficient buffer of content before playback so that the content is presented in full resolution at all times. This is in contrast with Netflix streaming that may switch between HD and SD depending on the strength of your Wi-Fi network.
You can checkout the video of PC Mag’s review below:
PlayOn TV for iPhone finally approved
Now that the proverbial floodgates have opened at the App Store, we’re starting to see some apps showing up that were previously denied entry.
Internet TV provider PlayOn was one of those companies that had tried to get their iPhone app approved months ago, but was told by Apple that their service needed to be a Web app instead. The company complied with an HTML5 solution, but a native app wasn’t available… until now.
PlayOn Mobile is a free app that works with a subscription service ($39.99 for first year, $19.99 after that or $79.99 for a lifetime subscription) to stream content from a number of providers to your device over Wi-Fi or 3G.
Daily App: Weather HD for iPhone
You may already know all about Weather HD — the app made a nice splash when it was released early in the iPad’s life. But Vimov has just released it for the iPhone, and even on the smaller screen, it leaves quite an impression.
The idea is that instead of a tiny little icon or a big number telling you the weather, you get a full, bright screen of whatever the weather’s like near you (or what it’s going to be like in an hourly or daily forecast).
The app is super simple on purpose, so if you’re looking for full maps, video, or more detailed information, you’ll have to go elsewhere (I usually use the free Weather Channel app for more in-depth weather updates). Still, for just 99 cents, Weather HD is worth having around if all you need to check every once in a while is the temperature and forecast.
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Final Fantasy I and II on sale, ESPN app free, Real Racing on sale this weekend
Here’s some good news about a few popular apps on the App Store:
- Square Enix has dropped the price on retro titles Final Fantasy I and II. The games were originally released at $8.99, but to celebrate more widespread localization, the apps have dropped down to $3.99. Great games, nice price.
- ESPN’s Scorecenter XL app for the iPad has gone completely free. The app provides news and scores from around the sporting world — it was $4.99, but the network has apparently decided to go free for good.
- And Firemint is putting its Real Racing title on sale for the iPhone next week — as of September 30, the app will be available for just $2.99. That’s a rare occurrence for them — it’s the first time this game has ever gone on sale, probably because the title has been so popular. It offers a quality racing experience, with full Game Center integration.