TechPunk

I have to admit that I have not synced my iPad for quite some time and I have missed a couple of updates, but 4.3.4 was released on 07/15/2011 . Its an first generation iPad and is currently running IOS 4.2.1, which was released back in November of 2010. Its about time so lets get to it.

I needed to update my iTunes software since I am upgrading with my work laptop. It took about 5 minutes to download and install. Next, I plugged in the iPad and did a sync and that took 10-15 min since its been a long time. After that, a pop-up appeared telling me that an update was available so I clicked the button to download and install the update.

The download took about 30 min and the install took another 15 and ended with the iPad rebooting and and appearing in the iTunes window. After an initial minute of icons not responding, a reboot of the device brought everything back and it is now working properly.

IOS 4.3 brought the following changes:

• Implementation of ASLR for increased security
• AirPlay video support for third party apps
• HTTP Live Streaming Statistics
• New font in Notes app (“Noteworthy”)
• Improved Safari Performance with “Nitro“ JavaScript Engine
• Redesigned “account” section under the Store menu
• Ability to switch on Automatic Downloads (for iTunes Music and App Store aplications)
• Location services has been shifted from General to Settings Menu
• New Parental Controls for use with Ping
• New menu for scrubbing in videos

• Fine Scrubbing: Adjust by seconds/ frames
• Quarter Scrubbing: Second
• Half Speed Scrubbing: Adjust by minute(s)
• Hi-Speed Scrubbing: Run fast through minutes

• Ability to cancel and delete an app which is currently downloading. Before iOS 4.3, it was only possible to delete an app which has already downloaded.
• Stream from an iTunes library to iOS using Home Sharing
• In-app purchases always ask for a password, even if one has previously been entered
• Internal system clock gets network time updated more frequently viaNITZ (part of the official GSM standard since phase 2+ release 96) and gives a more accurate time for the device, it updates about every five days.

iOS 4.3.4 Software Update

Fixes security vulnerability associated with viewing malicious PDF files.

Products compatible with this software update:
• iPhone 4 (GSM model)
• iPhone 3GS
• iPad 2
• iPad
• iPod touch (4th generation)
• iPod touch (3rd generation)

For information on the security content of this update, please visit this website:
<http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1222>