iPad's big upgrade: The top iOS 4.2 features

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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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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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iPad’s big upgrade: The top iOS 4.2 features

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

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AirPlay from YouTube app

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AirPlay from Video app

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AirPrint - Nice implementation, but limited for now

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Find My iPad - Now free with iOS 4.2

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Find My iPad on a map

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Remote Wipe with Find My iPad

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Folders for organizing your apps

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Search within a page in the web browser

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Search Web or Wikipedia from Spotlight Search

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New quick controls console, part of multitasking UI

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Enterprise features in iOS 4.2, according to Apple

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Game Center enables social gaming on the iPad

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