Anybody else notice this get slipped into iOS 4.2 as a freebie? Previously you needed to pay for a MobileMe account, but all you need now is an iOS 4.2 iDevice and a now-free MobileMe account. Login with your Apple ID to any web browser and you get a Google maps view along with the iPad or iPhone and the ability to make it ring, display a message, set/change a passcode or wipe the device.
It's really, really cool - and free now!
iOS 4.2 in general is sweet. I got used to all the iPhone 4 features and would feel a bit disgruntled when using my iPad, but now it's gone to version 4 it's a major improvement on an already excellent device IMO. About the only thing that bugs me is that they've swapped the physical "rotation lock" switch on the iPad into a hardware mute switch. I can see why from a design perspective; it makes the iPad functionality identical to the other iPhones but I keep reaching for the switch and forgetting to set rotate lock through the multi-tasking menu.
Anyway, if you've got the relevant hardware I'd definitely recommend upgrading to iOS 4.2. Tempted to go buy a new printer now too (plus my old LaserJet has finally almost completely died).
It's really, really cool - and free now!
iOS 4.2 in general is sweet. I got used to all the iPhone 4 features and would feel a bit disgruntled when using my iPad, but now it's gone to version 4 it's a major improvement on an already excellent device IMO. About the only thing that bugs me is that they've swapped the physical "rotation lock" switch on the iPad into a hardware mute switch. I can see why from a design perspective; it makes the iPad functionality identical to the other iPhones but I keep reaching for the switch and forgetting to set rotate lock through the multi-tasking menu.
Anyway, if you've got the relevant hardware I'd definitely recommend upgrading to iOS 4.2. Tempted to go buy a new printer now too (plus my old LaserJet has finally almost completely died).
