Apple Now Accepting iOS 4.2 Binaries

The News and Announcements section of Apple’s iOS Dev Center has been updated to include confirmation from Apple that developers now have the green light for submitting iOS 4.2 apps, in anticipation of the software update about to hit iDevices this month.

After releasing the iOS 4.2 GM (Golden Master) seed to registered developers this week, Apple sent emails to programmers looking to have their apps accepted in the App Store encouraging them to start coding.

Now, the iOS Dev Center section dedicated to news and announcements has been updated with a similar confirmation that iOS 4.2 coding tools are waiting to be used by developers. Apple’s official announcement can be found below.

"Submit Your iOS 4.2 Apps Today

iOS 4.2 SDK GM seed and iOS 4.2 GM seed are now available from the iOS Dev Center. Build, test, and compile your apps with these new releases and submit them for review so they can be ready when iOS 4.2 is available to iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch users.

Learn how you can add exciting iOS 4.2 features to your apps including the capability to print directly from iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch. iPad apps can now take advantage of multitasking, Game Center, iAd, and more."

Although iOS 4.2 is to arrive for all supported devices - iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad - the product mostly targeted by this release is the tablet.

Apple’s iPad currently lacks key-iOS 4 features such as multitasking, the ability to create and manage application folders, Game Center, a unified email inbox, a number of accessibility enhancements, and more.

Besides including the usual back of improvements and fixes, iOS 4.2 for iPhone and iPod touch users will also delver some new functionality.

According to a report by AppleInsider, subtle changes in iOS 4.2 GM include the addition of volume controls and an AirPlay button to the multitasking bar, as well as an option to access MobileMe with an Apple ID.

A widely-reported bug which provided an easy way to bypass the security code on any iPhone has apparently been fixed as well, NeoWin reports, among other changes.