Today was the first presentation of the next software for the iPhone and iPad. The event was not very long but Apple presented the new features and changes in the 4.0 version of the OS.

From what we know right now, the release date will be “this summer” or in common terms, until September.

As new features, one of the biggest new things is the multitasking capability for the 3GS and latest iPod Touch. The 3G and the 2-nd Generation iPod touch will have lots of new improvements too,but no multitasking.

Others include over 1,500 new APIs, Devs now have access to calendar, camera data, Quick Look, SMS within apps, etc

It includes over 100 new user features: playlist creation, 5x digital zoom for camera, tap-to-focus for video, Photos app has Places support, home screen wallpapers, spellcheck enhancements and more.

Multitasking will be made by double-clicking the home button which pulls up a “dock” showing currently-running apps.

Apple also brings some features from the iPad, like the books library, just as the one on the iPad.

Other new things will be a game center and support for background VoIP like Skype while running other apps.

The apps will now have access to carrier information and more related to connectivity, thanks to the new API’s

As I stated above, the 4.0 software for the iPhone will be available this summer and for the iPad, this fall.

The update sounds good in general, and i’m looking forward to put my hands on an iPad/Iphone 3GS and play a little with the new software when it will be out.

A new firmware is now available for the iPhone and iPod touch. The new update is all about bug fixes and security, as Apple states on it’s info page regarding this update.
The fixes include:

• Playing a maliciously crafted mp4 audio file may lead to an unexpected application termination or arbitrary code execution.
• Viewing a maliciously crafted TIFF image may lead to an unexpected application termination or arbitrary code execution; a person with physical access to a locked device may be able to access the user’s data.
• Accessing a maliciously crafted FTP server could result in an unexpected application termination, information disclosure, or arbitrary code execution.
• Mail may load remote audio and video content when remote image loading is disabled

The update is available to download now via iTunes on Mac or PC.