Apple Releases iOS 4.2.1 GM Build

Apple has just posted a new GM seed in the iOS developer center. The build shows that it’s a GM seed for iOS 4.2.1.

A reliable source of MacStories  informed them that Apple released this build internally last night, and it’s aimed at fixing major Exchange and audio issues. The source also claims that Apple might release iOS 4.2.1 next week skipping iOS 4.2.

This GM build is meant for members enrolled in the iPhone Developers Center, you can get it from the link below if you are one of the registered members:

Download iOS 4.2.1 GM for Developers

Apple Reminds App Developers to Get Themselves Ready for iOS 4.2

Apple has just sent out an email to all the App developers to get ready for iOS 4.2, as it won't take too long for Apple to release their new iOS. Apple is asking developers to make sure that their iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch apps incorporate all the exciting features in iOS 4.2

Here's the exact email that was written to them:

iOS 4.2 will soon be in the hands of millions of customers around the world. Make sure that your iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch apps incorporate all the exciting features in iOS 4.2, including:
Multitasking – Multitasking services allow your apps to perform tasks in the background including playing audio, push notifications, receiving location change events, and more.
Game Center – With the Game Kit API, you can implement Game Center functionality such as submitting and displaying achievements, scores, and leaderboards, and establishing multiplayer games.
AirPrint – iOS 4.2 allows you to easily enable instant wireless printing from your iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch apps.

The release of iOS 4.2 for all iDevices looks very close, as usual we will keep you informed with all Apple updates, stay tuned [Via Tipb]