iOS 7: Features
A few days ago, Apple introduced iOS 7, at its Worldwide Developers Conference today (WWDC 2013), the next version of its mobile operating system used by the iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, and Apple TV. It is the latest operating system for their super-successful iPhone. What makes this version of iOS even more important than previous systems though, is that iOS 7 sports some major changes not only in the looks department, but also in its functionality.
The new iOS7 will be available for iPhone 4 and later versions, iPad 2 and above versions. To know more about it, following are some of its best features:
1. Control Center:
Control Center gives you quick access to the controls and apps you always seem to need right this second. Just swipe up from any screen — including the Lock screen — to do things like switch to Airplane mode, turn Wi-Fi on or off, or adjust the brightness of your display. You can even shine a light on things with a new flashlight.
2. Notification Center:
Notification Center lets you know about new mail, missed calls, to-dos that need doing, and more. And a new feature called Today gives you a convenient summary of, well, today. One glance at your iPhone and you’ll know if it’s a certain someone’s birthday, if you’ll need an umbrella, or if traffic will slow down your commute. You’ll even get a heads-up on tomorrow. You can access Notification Center from any screen, including the Lock screen. Just swipe down.
3. Multi-tasking:
Multitasking has always been a smart way to switch between apps. Now it’s even smarter. Because iOS 7 learns when you like to use your apps and can update your content before you launch them. So if you tend to check your favorite social app at 9:00 a.m. every day, your feed will be ready and waiting for you. That’s multitasking in iOS 7.
4. Camera:
Camera in iOS 7 puts all your shooting formats - still, video, panorama, and now square - front and center. With a swipe, you can capture what you want the way you want. And new filters let you click a picture in retro, contrast or black and white.
5. AirDrop:
It lets you quickly and easily share photos, videos, contacts - and anything else from any app with a Share button. Just tap Share, then select the person you want to share with. AirDrop does the rest using Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. No setup required. And transfers are encrypted, so what you share is highly secure.
6. Safari:
Safari in iOS 7 consists buttons and bars that stays hidden until you scroll to reveal them. So you see more content than ever on your screen. And with a swipe, you can go back or forward a page. It’s all designed so nothing gets in your way or slows you down.
iTunes Radio features streaming radio stations. The more you listen, the more personalized it becomes. And it’s available on your iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Mac, PC, and Apple TV for free.
8. Siri:
Siri in iOS 7 gets a new look, a new sound, and new capabilities. It features a redesigned interface that fades into view. A clearer, more natural-sounding female or male voice makes Siri even easier to understand. It’s faster at answering questions and it checks more sources, such as Bing, Wikipedia, and Twitter. And Siri takes on extra tasks, like returning calls, playing voicemail, controlling iTunes Radio, and more.
9. App Store:
Apps Near Me is a new feature of the App Store in iOS 7 that shows you a collection of popular apps relevant to your current location. And a new Kids category spotlights the best apps for children based on age. iOS 7 also keeps your apps up to date automatically, so you don’t have to bother.
10. Find My iPhone:
No matter if you lose your phone, iPhone can help you get it back. The new security features in iOS 7 make it harder for anyone who’s not you to use or sell your device. Now turning off Find My iPhone or erasing your device requires your Apple ID and password. Find My iPhone can also continue to display a custom message, even after your device is erased. And your Apple ID and password are required before anyone can reactivate it. Which means your iPhone is still your iPhone. No matter where it is.
11. iOS in the Car:
iOS in the Car seamlessly integrates your iOS device with your in-dash system. If your vehicle is equipped with iOS in the Car, you can connect your iPhone 5 and interact with it using the car’s built-in display and controls or Siri Eyes Free. Now you can easily and safely make phone calls, access your music, send and receive messages, get directions, and more. It’s all designed to let iPhone focus on what you need, so you can focus on the road.
Images: Via Apple.com
Cheers!!!
The new iOS7 will be available for iPhone 4 and later versions, iPad 2 and above versions. To know more about it, following are some of its best features:
1. Control Center:
Control Center gives you quick access to the controls and apps you always seem to need right this second. Just swipe up from any screen — including the Lock screen — to do things like switch to Airplane mode, turn Wi-Fi on or off, or adjust the brightness of your display. You can even shine a light on things with a new flashlight.
2. Notification Center:
Notification Center lets you know about new mail, missed calls, to-dos that need doing, and more. And a new feature called Today gives you a convenient summary of, well, today. One glance at your iPhone and you’ll know if it’s a certain someone’s birthday, if you’ll need an umbrella, or if traffic will slow down your commute. You’ll even get a heads-up on tomorrow. You can access Notification Center from any screen, including the Lock screen. Just swipe down.
3. Multi-tasking:
Multitasking has always been a smart way to switch between apps. Now it’s even smarter. Because iOS 7 learns when you like to use your apps and can update your content before you launch them. So if you tend to check your favorite social app at 9:00 a.m. every day, your feed will be ready and waiting for you. That’s multitasking in iOS 7.
4. Camera:
Camera in iOS 7 puts all your shooting formats - still, video, panorama, and now square - front and center. With a swipe, you can capture what you want the way you want. And new filters let you click a picture in retro, contrast or black and white.
5. AirDrop:
It lets you quickly and easily share photos, videos, contacts - and anything else from any app with a Share button. Just tap Share, then select the person you want to share with. AirDrop does the rest using Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. No setup required. And transfers are encrypted, so what you share is highly secure.
6. Safari:
Safari in iOS 7 consists buttons and bars that stays hidden until you scroll to reveal them. So you see more content than ever on your screen. And with a swipe, you can go back or forward a page. It’s all designed so nothing gets in your way or slows you down.
- iCloud Keychain: Now iCloud can remember your account names, passwords, and credit card numbers for you. And Safari can enter them automatically whenever you need to sign in to a site or shop online. It works on all your iOS 7 devices and your Mac computers running OS X Mavericks. And with 256-bit AES encryption, it’s highly secure.
- Password Generator: Every time you create an account, you can have Safari generate a unique, hard-to-guess password. And remember it for you.
iTunes Radio features streaming radio stations. The more you listen, the more personalized it becomes. And it’s available on your iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Mac, PC, and Apple TV for free.
8. Siri:
Siri in iOS 7 gets a new look, a new sound, and new capabilities. It features a redesigned interface that fades into view. A clearer, more natural-sounding female or male voice makes Siri even easier to understand. It’s faster at answering questions and it checks more sources, such as Bing, Wikipedia, and Twitter. And Siri takes on extra tasks, like returning calls, playing voicemail, controlling iTunes Radio, and more.
9. App Store:
Apps Near Me is a new feature of the App Store in iOS 7 that shows you a collection of popular apps relevant to your current location. And a new Kids category spotlights the best apps for children based on age. iOS 7 also keeps your apps up to date automatically, so you don’t have to bother.
10. Find My iPhone:
No matter if you lose your phone, iPhone can help you get it back. The new security features in iOS 7 make it harder for anyone who’s not you to use or sell your device. Now turning off Find My iPhone or erasing your device requires your Apple ID and password. Find My iPhone can also continue to display a custom message, even after your device is erased. And your Apple ID and password are required before anyone can reactivate it. Which means your iPhone is still your iPhone. No matter where it is.
11. iOS in the Car:
iOS in the Car seamlessly integrates your iOS device with your in-dash system. If your vehicle is equipped with iOS in the Car, you can connect your iPhone 5 and interact with it using the car’s built-in display and controls or Siri Eyes Free. Now you can easily and safely make phone calls, access your music, send and receive messages, get directions, and more. It’s all designed to let iPhone focus on what you need, so you can focus on the road.
Images: Via Apple.com
Cheers!!!
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