iOS 4.1 Features Unveiled: See What's New

Apple unveiled the latest version of its iOS operating system, iOS 4.1, at a press conference Wednesday.

Apple CEO Steve Jobs highlighted four key features of iOS 4.1

First, the latest operating system for Apple's iOS devices has fixed several bugs that were present in iOS 4, such as issues with the proximity sensor, Bluetooth, and iPhone 3G performance.

iOS 4.1 will also introduce a new feature, "High Dynamic Range" photos, that allows people to use their iPhone to take richer, more detail photos. The HDR feature will use take three photos in rapid succession--one at a normal exposure, one slightly underexposed, and one that is overexposed. The iOS device will then combine the three photos to produce an "HDR photo" that has more color and detail than a normal image (See an example below, via Engadget).

Jobs explained that iOS 4.1 will also enable users to upload HD video via WiFi, rent TV shows, and take advantage of Game Center, which allows for multiplayer gaming.

iOS 4.1 will be available next week as a free download from iTunes. It will be available exclusively for iPhones and iPod Touch devices.

Apple also unveiled new iPods, iTunes 10, its new social network (Ping), and major changes to Apple TV. Read more about Apple's announcements here.

Comments

[tangolas]

04:24 PM on 09/05/2010

Choke on it. i-hole.

[kicko]

12:52 AM on 09/02/2010

Oh you mean this iOS update will turn my 3g iPhone back into an actually usable device, and not an expensive paperweight? Thanks Apple, you're too kind!

[Swami Salami]

10:11 PM on 09/01/2010

zzz...

[Pectin]

12:33 AM on 09/05/2010

Thanks for the input, yo.

[ramblingjohnny]

09:55 PM on 09/01/2010

Anybody else is suffering from "Huffpost Apple fatigue" today? I know I am!

[srsousa]

09:42 PM on 09/02/2010

well said

[ramblingjohnny]

11:28 AM on 09/03/2010

Good I was wondering if I was imagining it!

[ar6557]

05:21 PM on 09/01/2010

Can't wait.

[chipchuck]

03:28 PM on 09/01/2010

I hope the 3g performance fixes work. Mine has been terrible since going to OS4. I was looking at options for rolling back to OS3. I'll give 4 a try and see if it's better. If not, I'll roll back.

[jgeurian21]

05:47 PM on 09/01/2010

Agreed. That and Bluetooth too.

[chipchuck]

09:59 AM on 09/02/2010

The only problems with bluetooth I've noticed is the rare skip when listening across BT while using SYNC in my truck. I don't use a BT headset so I'm not aware of problems there, but I've heard there were.

[Alex Caraballo]

12:30 PM on 09/04/2010

Is it just me or does the battery drain faster in standby mode with iOS 4? My ipod touch will be dead after being off for 3 days without use after being fully charged.

[crayola 08b]

02:47 PM on 09/01/2010

that's great. usually i have to touch up sky details and such after i've imported into iPhoto. this'll save me alot of work.

[mc2714]

04:09 PM on 09/01/2010

HDR is NOT going to improve any photo taken on a cell phone cam.

[crayola 08b]

04:35 PM on 09/01/2010

YOU obviously DON'T know what YOU'RE talking ABOUT.

[joebloggs724]

04:43 PM on 09/01/2010

I guess you didn't see the (non Apple) reports that the iPhone 4 takes better photos than a number of point and shoot digital cameras in the $100 - $150 range? No one is pretending its a Nikon, but don't knock it till you've tried it.

[LightShadow62]

01:50 PM on 09/01/2010

A news conference for a bug fix. Steve must be starved for attention.

[GoDogGo]

02:08 PM on 09/01/2010

"Starved for attention"?! You really think that?

I don't think I've ever seen an event where Apple has released more new products, new services and upgrades at one time. This is a huge day for that company.

[Gudrun]

03:05 PM on 09/01/2010

so many new goodies! Looking forward to the new iOS.