Apple this week released a beta version of its next mobile operating system, iOS 4.3, for app developers. Wired got an early look at the OS, which has not been released to the public yet. Among a pile of minor interface modifications, there are a few major new features. Some new multitouch-gesture controls on the iPad are the best part.

It's definitely something to look forward to when iOS 4.3 officially ships. (Apple has not disclosed a release date). The rest of the changes Wired reported were interface-related — modifications to the iPad keyboard and the iOS multitasking tray, a new notebook font and more.