Apple Releases iOS 4.2.6 for CDMA Based Verizon iPhone 4

Apple has released iOS 4.2.6 (Verizon iPhone 4 firmware). This release comes ahead of the scheduled February 10, 2011 launch date.

The iOS 4.2.6 firmware, build number 8E200, file weighs in at 652mb.

One of the major differences between iOS 4.2.6 and the current iOS 4.2.1 for the GSM iPhone 4 is the Personal Hotspot feature, through which up to 5 devices can connect to the internet using the wireless network the iPhone 4 creates. iOS 4.3 is to bring the Personal Hotspot feature for GSM iPhone 4s.