iOS 4

24 Jun 2015

iOS 4, code-named Apex and originally previewed as iPhone OS 4.0, was introduced by Apple during a special event on April 8, 2010. Tentpole features included limited multitasking for App Store apps, Folders, iBooks for iPhone, Game Center, iAd, FaceTime, and more. iOS 4.1, code-named Baker, shipped on September 8, 2010 and added a FaceTime app for iPod touch, HDR photography, a social music network named Ping (since shut down), and more. iOS 4.2, code-named Jasper, shipped on November 22, 2010. It unified iPhone and iPad software releases, and included AirPlay, AirPrint, and more. iOS 4.3 , code-named Durango, shipped on March 9, 2011, and included features then-specific to the iPad 2 such as AirPlay Mirroring, navigation gestures, FaceTime app for iPad, Photo Booth app for iPad, and more. The last version was iOS 4.3.5, which shipped on July 25, 2011.

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Check out this iOS 4 linen wallpaper for your iPhone, iPad, and Mac!

Mikah Sargent 3 years ago

If you want to add a bit of subtle texture and nostalgia to your Apple devices, you've got to check out this iOS 4 linen wallpaper for iPhone, iPad, and Mac!

WWDC 2010 Flashback: iPhone 4, iOS 4, Safari 5

Peter Cohen 6 years ago 1

As we head towards WWDC 2014 we thought it would be fun to look back at Apple World Wide Developer Conferences past, what they introduced, and what impact they made. Today let's take a look at WWDC 2010, the first post-iPad WWDC, and the last WWDC to feature the introduction of an iPhone... Apple's dominance as a mobile developer was on display in 2010. While in previous years WWDC...

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App Store Year Three: Mild-mannered multitasking, iAD, and getting Game Center

Rene Ritchie 7 years ago 1

In celebration of the App Store's 5th anniversary we're taking a look back at its history, which in 2009 meant folders to load up even more apps, and multitasking to keep a select few running more often.

No Uninstall makes deleting apps from the Home screen impossible [Jailbreak]

Andrew Wray 9 years ago 9

No Uninstall is a A jailbreak mod in Cydia that prevents 3rd party apps from being deleted from the Home screen on your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch. This tweak removes the "X" when uninstalling an iPhone app. Good for pranking your friends and preventing accidental app removal. No Uninstall requires iOS 4 or higher (got that wrong in the video -- sorry!). You can do this on a...

Apple TV software update 4.4.4 now available

Andrew Wray 9 years ago 2

Apple has updated the 2nd-generation Apple TV software to version 4.4.4, which includes general performances and stability improvements and a fix related to an issue that displayed an error when attempting to play certain types of video content. The new software update comes just a month after their 4.4.3 update, which added support for Netflix streaming in Mexico as well as addressing...

All Apple A4 SoC devices now Jailbroken untethered on iOS 5.0.1

Allyson Kazmucha 9 years ago 19

Famous Chronic Dev-Team member, pod2g, has confirmed that his untethered jailbreak is working on pretty much all devices with an Apple A4 system-on-a-chip running iOS 5.0.1. On top of A4 devices, he's also got an untethered Jailbreak for iOS 4.3.3 on the AppleTV 2 working. Just to be clea iPad (original) iPhone 3GS iPod Touch 4G, 3G iPhone 4 Just like many of you, I'm hoping the...

Apple TV 4.3 update streams purchased shows, adds Vimeo video

Rene Ritchie 9 years ago 14

Apple had finally released iOS 4.3 for Apple TV 2, adding the ability to stream purchased shows via iCloud (I'm betting this is US only?) and watch Vimeo video. As noted by Apple: iTunes TV Shows: Purchase your favorite TV shows directly from the iTunes Store, and watch the shows you already own, commercial-free in HD. Vimeo: Browse and play videos from Vimeo, access your...

Apple releases iOS 4.3.5 and iOS 4.2.10 security fix for iPhone, iPad, iPod touch

chrisoldroyd 9 years ago 22

Apple has released iOS 4.3.5 for iPad, iPod touch, and GSM /AT&T iPhone 4 and iPhone 3GS, and iOS 4.2.10 for Verizon iPhone, which fixes a security vulnerability with certificate validation. Impact: An attacker with a privileged network position may capture or modify data in sessions protected by SSL/TLS Description: A certificate chain validation issue existed in the handling of X...

Netflix for iPhone, iPad updated to support iOS 4.3.4 (and iOS 5!)

Rene Ritchie 9 years ago 7

Netflix released a tiny update, ostensibly to add compatibility for the recent iOS 4.3.4 for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch (and iOS 4.2.9 for Verizon iPhone) firmwares, yet it seems to have addressed a huge pain point for developers as well -- compatibility with iOS 5. So if you've been suffering without your Netflix fix, head on over to the App Store and tap the update button. [Free...

Apple releases iOS 4.3.4 and iOS 4.2.9 PDF security fix for iPhone, iPad, iPod touch

Rene Ritchie 9 years ago 30

Apple has released iOS 4.3.4 for iPad, iPod touch, and GSM /AT&T iPhone 4 and iPhone 3GS, and iOS 4.2.9 for Verizon iPhone, which addresses the dangerous PDF security exploit utilized by Jailbreakme.com. Plug into iTunes and check for updates to get it. As always, if you're Jailbroken already, stay away or you'll lose your Jailbreak. [Apple knowledge base article] [Thanks to @...

Apple preparing patch for JailbreakMe.com PDF exploit

Rene Ritchie 9 years ago 6

As expected, Apple is preparing a software update -- likely iOS 4.3.4 for most devices, iOS 4.2.9 for the Verizon iPhone -- to close the PDF exploit behind JailbreakMe.com. While JailbreakMe.com uses the exploit to Jailbreak current iOS firmware and install the Cydia app store, the same exploit could be used by a hacker to easily gain access to a user's device for malicious purposes...

Daily tip: How to enable iOS4 features on a iPhone 2G, iPhone 3G with WhiteD00r [Jailbreak]

George Lim 9 years ago 16

Still have a working original iPhone 2G or iPhone 3G (or an iPod touch 1 or 2) and wondering how to get iOS4 features like Multitasking, Folders or Tethering? If you're willing to Jailbreak with WhiteD00r, you can enable most of these new features with a simple install. We'll show you how after the break! Steps Head over to whited00r.com and select your device from the “firmware...

Tip of the Day: How to downgrade from iOS 5 beta back to iOS 4

Allyson Kazmucha 9 years ago 813

Wondering how to downgrade from iOS 5 to iOS 4? Maybe you rushed out to test your app on the next big thing but now have to deal with a bug in the here and now version, and you don't want to buy an additional device, or maybe you just don't have what you need yet and you'd prefer to wait for a later beta. Either way, it is possible to go back to iOS 4. Last year we showed you how to...

Installer 4.0 jailbreak app store returns to the scene, compatible with iOS 4.3.x [Jailbreak]

Andrew Wray 9 years ago 10

Installer 4.0 is now available in Cydia and is compatible with iOS 4.3.x firmware and below. Installer was the first jailbreak app store, back before Apple even announced the official App Store, but disappeared when RipDev stopped developing it. Cydia quickly came along to fill the gap, but now the Infini-Dev team has brought it back. Yesterday we had success "porting" Installer to...

Apple TV iOS 4.2.2 update now available

Rene Ritchie 9 years ago 14

Apple today released an update for Apple TV (2010), bringing it to iOS 4.2.2. The over-the-air update looks to be of the bug fix variety: Addresses an issue in which audio is not output when playing some video content. Addresses an issue in which video is not displayed when playing some content. Adds an audio output setting for switching to 16-bit audio for compatibility with some TVs...

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