You may remember that Apple unveiled iOS 4.2 at their recent media event at the start of this month, along with some initial features of the upcoming software. However, after the release of the iOS 4.2 beta for developers, some other features have been discovered.
The release of a new iOS version in beta format usually means an exciting time for general consumers, as some features which were not previously mentioned by Apple often get discovered by members of the community.
iOS 4.2 is no different, and Apple Insider reports that the new software brings added functionality to YouTube, Facetime Video Chat and more. If you are a regular user of YouTube, you’ll know that you can vote videos with a thumbs up or thumbs down symbol after watching. This feature is also coming to the YouTube app on iOS 4.2, but will feature in a more polished user interface as seen in the screenshots over at Apple Insider.
If you enjoy using Facetime features on iOS 4.1, you’ll now find a Facetime button located in the text messaging application on iOS 4.2. This will allow you to call your friends directly when already in a conversation, making it much more accessible to Facetime.
Other unannounced features of iOS 4.2 include support for CoreMIDI, and some new restrictions located in the settings menu. Head to Apple Insider for the full report and preview screenshots.
Have you downloaded iOS 4.2 already? If so, let us know if you have spotted any other notable features. Don’t forget about this iPad iOS 4.2 hands-on review here.
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