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!
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
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...

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

Looking back: The 2010 WWDC keynote: iPhone 4, iOS 4, iBooks and more!
Continuing the look back at previous WWDC keynotes as we eagerly await the 2013 conference getting underway, today it's on to 2010. Earlier in the year Apple had launched the iPad, and already shown off version 4.0 of the iPhone OS, but at WWDC iOS was officially termed for the first time. We also got another new iPhone and the launch of iBooks for the iPhone.
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No Uninstall makes deleting apps from the Home screen impossible [Jailbreak]
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
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
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...

State of the Jailbreak: iOS 4.3.5 and iOS 5 beta
We're getting a lot of questions from Jailbreakers and would-be Jailbreakers both on iOS 4.x and iOS 5 so we figured it was time to once again take a look at the state of iPhone, iPod touch and iPad Jailbreak. Here it is: If you still have an untethered Jailbreak on iOS 4.3.3 or below and want to stay untethered, don't upgrade just yet. If you've already updated and you currently have...

Apple TV 4.3 update streams purchased shows, adds Vimeo video
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 video...

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

iOS 4.3.4/4.2.9 also kills untethered exploit dead
While the hoopla surrounding the recently released iOS 4.3.4 (and iOS 4.2.9) focused on it killing the PDF exploit that allowed JailbreakMe.com to function -- and could potentially allow bad guys to attack the iPhone and iPad as well -- it looks like Apple also patched an exploit that had been used to achieve untethered Jailbreakers since iOS 4.1. According to @i0n1c: For those that...

Apple releases iOS 4.3.4 and iOS 4.2.9 PDF security fix for iPhone, iPad, iPod touch
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
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...
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Daily tip: How to enable iOS4 features on a iPhone 2G, iPhone 3G with WhiteD00r [Jailbreak]
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...