…& that long awaited day for Apple fans arrived today with the company unveiling a new Operating System for its mobile devices – the iOS 9, along with a host of other important announcements – at its WWDC conference on Monday.
Apple gave audiences a preview of the new iPhone, iPad & iPod touch software that will be available this fall. New multi-tasking features designed specifically for iPad will allow users to work with 2 apps simultaneously, side-by-side or with the new Picture-in-Picture feature, to keep watching a video while browsing the Web, composing email or using any other app. Built-in apps become more powerful in iOS 9 with detailed transit information in Maps, a redesigned Notes app with new ways to capture ideas, & an all-new News app for news reading on any mobile device.
“iOS 9 is packed with more intelligence throughout, & delivers big updates to the apps customers use most — Maps supports public transit, a redesigned Notes app provides great new ways to capture ideas, and a beautiful News app delivers content that’s personalized to your interests,” said Craig Federighi, Apple’s Senior Vice President of Software Engineering. “With our new iPad features, users can take advantage of the power of iPad, working in two apps at the same time with Split View, Slide Over or Picture-in-Picture.”
Here are some of the features of the new iOS 9:
Intelligence
Siri features an all-new design in iOS 9, contextual reminders & new ways to search photos & videos. Proactive assistance presents the most relevant information without compromising users’ privacy, & suggests actions at a particular moment — even before you start typing — automatically suggesting apps to launch or people to contact based on usage patterns, & notifying you when you need to leave for appointments, taking into account traffic conditions. iOS 9 can even learn what you typically listen to in a certain location or at a particular time of day, so when you plug in headphones at the gym or hop in the car before work, it can automatically display playback controls for your preferred app. Typed search queries deliver more relevant results from more categories, including sports scores & schedules, videos & simple math calculations.
New iPad Features
With a simple swipe, the new Slide Over feature lets you simultaneously work in a second app without leaving the first. & with a quick tap, you can access the new Split View feature so you can work in 2 apps at the same time, side-by-side. Picture-in-Picture lets you continue a FaceTime call or video while using your favorite apps. These new multitasking features are supported by built-in Apple apps, & APIs make it easy for 3rd-party developers to add support into their own apps. Typing is faster & easier with an all-new Shortcut Bar that displays actions tailored for the app you are in, & new Multi-Touch gestures make it even easier to select & edit text.
Built-In Apps
In iOS 9, Maps adds support for metropolitan transit systems & schedules, & subway station entrances & exits are precisely mapped, providing every step of your trip. When you plan your trip, Maps can offer a combination of trains, subways, buses & walking, & with the new Nearby feature, quickly see what’s around by searching for food, drinks, shopping, among others.
The News app delivers a reading experience that combines the rich, immersive design of a print magazine with the interactivity of digital media, claimed Apple. News can learn your interests & suggest relevant Content that’s easily shareable with friends or saved for later. News delivers the best articles from a variety of publishers & over 1 million topics to help you personalize your reading experience, all presented in an uncluttered design. News is powered by the new Apple News Format, a digital publishing format supporting custom typography, galleries, audio, video & interactive animations, allowing publishers like Condé Nast, ESPN & The New York Times to create beautiful editorial layouts for iOS users.
Foundation
iOS 9 makes the foundation of iOS even stronger, said Apple, with refinements including battery optimization that provided a typical user with an additional hour of battery life, & a low-power mode to help further extend battery life. Software updates require less space to install & an Install Later feature can perform updates to your device when it’s not in use.
Developer APIs
iOS 9 APIs and tools for developers include:
- extensible search that deep links directly to content within third-party apps;
- GameplayKit and Model I/O for building better games and ReplayKit for recording gameplay;
- new HomeKit profiles for motorized windows and shades, motion sensors and home security systems;
- wireless CarPlay & support for auto manufacturers to develop apps within CarPlay
- new HealthKit data points for reproductive health, UV exposure, water intake & sedentary state.
Availability
Apple announced the iOS 9 beta software & SDK were available immediately for iOS Developer Program members at developer.apple.com, while a public beta program will be available in July at beta.apple.com. iOS 9 will be available this fall as a free software update for iPhone 4s & later, iPod touch 5th generation, iPad 2 & later, iPad mini & later.
Here’s what the rest of the Online world’s saying about the iOS 9.
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http://news.google.com Jun 8, 2015
Just as Apple promised during its big WWDC 2015 keynote today, the first beta version of iOS 9 has been released. iOS 9 is packed full of new features and functionality…
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http://news.google.com Jun 8, 2015
On stage at WWDC today, Apple announced that a public beta of iOS 9 would be available in July. The beta will include an enhanced Siri; a more proactive experience based on your location, time and…
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http://news.google.com Jun 8, 2015
With iOS 9, Siri is becoming more proactive. Federighi says your device can now anticipate what you want to do next based on your location, the time, what app you have open, or what you’re …
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http://news.google.com Jun 8, 2015
There’s good news if you’ve got an older iPhone. At its Worldwide Developers Conference here, Apple updated its mobile operating system, IOS, saying the update will work …
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http://news.google.com Jun 8, 2015
As reported this morning, Apple officially announced a new News app as part of iOS 9. The app takes the place of Newsstand and allows users to easily view and…
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http://news.google.com Jun 8, 2015
Apple announced today that a new version of its Notes application will be coming with iOS 9. The update will allow users to add photos and check …
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http://news.google.com Jun 8, 2015
Frustrated that your iPad has all that screen real estate, but you still have to use one app at a time? That won’t be a problem when iOS 9 arrives — Apple has revealed that …
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http://news.google.com Jun 8, 2015
Apple’s iOS 9 is upon us. A great host of new features have been announced and will be making a debut along with the official release of the platform later this year. We’ve already covered them in …
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