If you are still a little in the dark regarding the features the new Apple iOS 5 upgrade will be bringing to your iOS devices once it officially launches later today, you might be pleased to know that the team over at the Lifehacker website have put together a great video guide. This guide takes you through all the new features of Apple’s iOS 5 in just over 7 minutes.
Key Features of iOS 5
New features within Apple’s highly anticipated iOS 5 include a fancy new notification centre, iCloud syncing and matching, Wi-Fi Sync, Siri Assistant software, and iMessage to name a few. The notification centre is a significant upgrade, allowing users to manage all their notifications in one place, making it easier to stay on top of emails, messages, and app alerts.
iCloud syncing and matching is another groundbreaking feature, enabling seamless integration across all Apple devices. This means that your photos, documents, and even music can be accessed from any of your Apple devices without the need for manual transfers. Wi-Fi Sync further enhances this by allowing your device to sync with iTunes over a Wi-Fi network, eliminating the need for physical connections.
Additional Enhancements and Improvements
The iOS 5 update also brings improvements to existing features. For instance, the camera app now includes grid lines, pinch-to-zoom gestures, and single-tap focus and exposure locks, making it easier to capture the perfect shot. The Photos app has also been enhanced with basic photo editing tools, such as crop, rotate, and red-eye removal, allowing users to make quick adjustments on the go.
Safari, Apple’s web browser, has received a significant upgrade with the introduction of Safari Reader, which strips away ads and other distractions from web pages, providing a cleaner reading experience. Additionally, the Reading List feature allows users to save articles for later reading, even when offline.
Another notable addition is the Reminders app, which helps users keep track of tasks and to-do lists. This app is integrated with iCloud, so your reminders are always up-to-date across all your devices. The integration with Siri means you can add reminders using just your voice, making it incredibly convenient.
Watch a quick run through of all these and other new features thanks to the Lifehacker team below.
Source: Lifehacker
Have a look at our iPhone 4S review to see what we thought of Apple’s latest smartphone, plus iOS 5 and their new virtual voice-activated assistant Siri. The review delves into the performance improvements, camera enhancements, and the overall user experience, providing a comprehensive look at how iOS 5 and Siri work together to create a more intuitive and efficient smartphone experience.
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