Thursday 17 September 2015
Apple rolls out iOS 9 for iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch
The iOS 9 update is being rolled out compatible devices over-the-air, users can also check manually for the update by going to Settings > General > Software update. Not every feature will work with older models.
The iOS update brings new features including powerful Spotlight search, improved Siri features, detailed trasit information in Maps, redesigned Notes app, a new News app and Apple Pay with new features. For iPad it bring new multi-tasking features. You will now be able to open two applications side-by-side, as we as use Picture-in-Picture, which allows users to use other apps while watching videos.
New features in iOS 9
New features for iPad in iOS 9
- Proactive assistance presents relevant information even before you start typing, notifies you when you need to leave for appointments using traffic conditions and more
- Siri improvements: Search your personal photos and videos based on dates, locations and album names, Ask Siri to remind you about things you’re looking at in your apps, including Safari, Mail, Notes and Messages, Request directions via public transit
- Spotlight search improvements: Get sports scores, weather conditions and stock prices, Simple math calculations and conversions, Initiate messages, phone calls and FaceTime calls from contact search results
- Longer battery life: Up to one hour of additional time before you need to charge your battery, Facedown detection for turning display off when not in use, Low power mode optimizes device performance to extend battery by up to an additional three hours
- Software updates require less space to download and offer an option to install later
- iOS apps and user interface now use Metal to deliver faster scrolling, smoother animation, and better overall performance
- Improved security with two-factor authentication support and a default 6 digit passcode support for Touch ID device
To check out all the new features click here
- Slide Over: Quickly use a second app without leaving the one you’re in, Easily switch between Slide Over apps, Support for Apple apps and enabled third party apps
- Split View: View and interact with two apps at once, Ability to resize your view to give equal attention to both apps or prioritize one app over another, Support for Apple apps and enabled third party apps
- Picture in picture: Continue watching a video while using your favorite apps, Support for Safari video, FaceTime, Videos and Podcasts and enabled third party apps
- QuickType improvements: Multi-Touch gestures for easier text selection on iPad, Quick access to text editing tools with Shortcut Bar on iPad, Support for hardware keyboard shortcuts, Support for all Unicode emoji flags
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