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iPad’s big upgrade: The top iOS 4.2 features

By Jason Hiner November 23, 2010, 6:30 AM PST

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iPad’s big upgrade: The top iOS 4.2 features

Apple iPad with iOS 4.2 installed

Apple iPad with iOS 4.2 installed

ntApple has released the first major software update for the iPad. This slide show offers a peek at the most important new features.
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Multitasking (double-click Home button to see active apps)

Multitasking (double-click Home button to see active apps)

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AirPlay lets you project your display to a big screen via Apple TV

AirPlay lets you project your display to a big screen via Apple TV

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iPad’s big upgrade: The top iOS 4.2 features

AirPlay from YouTube app

AirPlay from YouTube app

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iPad’s big upgrade: The top iOS 4.2 features

AirPlay from Video app

AirPlay from Video app

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iPad’s big upgrade: The top iOS 4.2 features

AirPrint - Nice implementation, but limited for now

AirPrint - Nice implementation, but limited for now

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iPad’s big upgrade: The top iOS 4.2 features

Find My iPad - Now free with iOS 4.2

Find My iPad - Now free with iOS 4.2

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iPad’s big upgrade: The top iOS 4.2 features

Find My iPad on a map

Find My iPad on a map

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iPad’s big upgrade: The top iOS 4.2 features

Remote Wipe with Find My iPad

Remote Wipe with Find My iPad

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iPad’s big upgrade: The top iOS 4.2 features

Folders for organizing your apps

Folders for organizing your apps

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iPad’s big upgrade: The top iOS 4.2 features

Search within a page in the web browser

Search within a page in the web browser

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iPad’s big upgrade: The top iOS 4.2 features

Search Web or Wikipedia from Spotlight Search

Search Web or Wikipedia from Spotlight Search

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iPad’s big upgrade: The top iOS 4.2 features

New quick controls console, part of multitasking UI

New quick controls console, part of multitasking UI

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Enterprise features in iOS 4.2, according to Apple

Enterprise features in iOS 4.2, according to Apple

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Game Center enables social gaming on the iPad

Game Center enables social gaming on the iPad

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