Exclusive: Apple iOS 4.2 likely to land today

Apple is set to unveil its new iOS 4.2 for its full range of devices, a source close to the matter has confirmed to TechRadar.

The new update is set to land later today, and usually Apple releases the update around 1PM Eastern Time, so we'll probably be seeing it this evening.

The source confirmed that it will be landing on the iPad and iPhone range, so presumably the iPod touch is getting the goods as well, although this wasn't mentioned.

Big for the 'Pad

While iPhone users will be happy to receive a little update, it's the iPad brigade that will be enjoying this new announcement, as it will bring a raft of changes to their devices.

The big one is multi-tasking: the same home button double-tap method will see apps running in the background displayed at the bottom.

The tablet will also receive folder management, Game Center and presumably the likes of AirPrint and AirPlay, allowing wireless management of new Apple services.