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New features in iOS 4.3 (photos)

Apple has issued iOS 4.3 for GSM iPhone 4s. CNET takes a look at a few of the new features.

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Play it again, Sam

The Repeat Alert option in the Messaging menu has been replaced by an option to play the alert tone multiple times.
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You can choose to play the alert tone up to 10 times.
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Fonts in notes

The Noteworthy font has been replaced by the Chalkboard font that we got in iOS 4.2
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The Noteworthy font in writing

Here's how the Noteworthy font looks in writing.
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The hot-spot feature

The hot-spot feature appears under the main Settings menu.
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How many devices are connected

After activating the hot-spot you must set a password and then choose your connection options. Once you're set up, the bar at the top shows you how many devices are connected.
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The status bar

The status bar will continue to show even if you switch back to the home screen.

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