Download Firmware Apple iOS 4.3

Apple will release the iPad 2 on Friday and then it will probably be very busy on Apple’s servers. Hence, version 4.3 of iOS is a little earlier than expected to be picked up. Apple’s iOS is the operating system for the iPhone, iPod touch and iPad. Updating the software is easy; all that needs to be done is pair the device with a Windows or Mac OS X computer with at least version 10.2.1 of iTunes installed. Version 4.3 adds several new features, such as a Personal Hotspot, and the ability to share audio and video from the iTunes library. In addition, the necessary improvements have been made to various parts. Below is the changelog for this release:

About iOS 4.3 Software Update

This update contains new features and improvements, including the following:

• Personal Hotspot *
  • Share iPhone 4 cellular data connection with up to 5 devices (combination of up to 3 Wi-Fi, 3 Bluetooth, and 1 USB)
• iTunes Home Sharing
  • Play music, movies and TV shows from a shared iTunes library on a Mac or PC (requires iTunes 10.2)
• New AirPlay features**
  • Play videos from the Photos app including the Camera Roll album, iTunes previews, enabled third-party apps and websites on Apple TV
  • Play slideshows from Photos on Apple TV using transitions available on Apple TV
• Faster Safari performance with Apple Nitro JavaScript engine
• HD video out using the Apple Digital AV Adapter ***
  • View 720p HD videos from Videos app, iPod app, Photos, YouTube, Safari, Keynote, and enabled third-party apps on an HDMI display
• ping features
  • Push notifications for comments and follow requests
  • Post and Like songs directly from the Now Playing screen
  • parental controls
• New Settings
  • 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
• Bug fixes

* Requires iPhone 4 with tethering data plan

** Requires Apple TV (2nd generation) running software version 4.2 or later

*** iPhone 4, iPad, iPod touch (4th generation)

For information on the security content of this update, please visit this website.

This update is available through iTunes.