iOS 4.2 reportedly delayed, iPad WiFi issues to blame

Sorry, Apple mobile device users, your first little pre-holidays gift has been delayed. Apple has reportedly canceled today’s expected iOS 4.2 release, the controversial one that might or might not be lacking AirPrint . We’d hoped to solve that particular mystery before the weekend, but it seems we’ll have to wait a little longer thanks to a serious looking connectivity bug plaguing the iPad. Many users of the Golden Master version of 4.2 reported that a WiFi connection could be established by their devices but, once made, they were unable to actually do anything on the ‘net, and not being able to do anything on the ‘net is what we like to call a Very Bad Thing. No word on exactly when a new version will be available, but it should still drop within the next few weeks. iOS 4.2 reportedly delayed, iPad WiFi issues to blame originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 12 Nov 2010 07:06:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink

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