Wednesday saw the release of the new operating system iOS 9. Until its release, the platform has been tested for almost 100 days. The update is intended to add new features, improve the operating time from the battery, fix bugs, improve performance.
iOS 9 is available for iPhone 4s and later models of Apple’s smartphone, a full-sized iPad 2, iPad mini and compact more modern versions of the “Apple” tablets, and media players iPod touch fifth and sixth generations. For update installation requires 1.3 GB of free disk space.
Previously MacDigger reported extensively on the opportunities and demonstrated the functionality of the new mobile platform. This time we offer 10 unique features of the Apple operating system, that distinguish the platform from iOS 8.
The “Back”Button
One of the most useful (though unnoticed by many) interface changes in iOS 9 – the new “Back” button that allows you to quickly go back after switching between applications.
Most users of Apple gadgets the sequence of actions “double tap on the Home button – swipe to the left, tap” already works at the level of reflexes. In iOS 9 won’t have to do this. When you follow a link in another application, the operating system fills in the “Back” button instead of the network signal strength – just tap it and it will return you to the previous application.
Power saving mode
In iOS 9 has implemented a number of techniques aimed at optimizing the mobile platform. Apple is particularly proud of the reduction in the size of the upgrade from 4.6 GB to 1.7 GB and increase battery life iPhone for one hour. In the framework of this concept Apple has added to OS specific function of saving energy. “Power saving mode” in iOS 9 is able to add 3 hours to standard time using the iPhone.
Layout view in Mail
Regular mail app in iOS 9 allows you to leave comments on the images. To do this, press and hold the picture in the letter for a few seconds, then in the drop down menu to choose “to Note and respond.” There will be a special mode of marking.
The split screen on iPad
In the new operating system for iPad supports multi window mode. Users can divide the screen into two parts 50/50 or 70/30 for simultaneous work with two applications. Multiple Windows iOS 9 will greatly simplify the interaction with multiple tasks: the user can keep before the eyes, for example, two tabs Safari or Pages document and paste the content (text, video, photos) between programs, etc. Both applications run simultaneously.
Public transport routes
Apple is actively developing its mapping service since launching in 2012. However, though constantly improving, it is still far from ideal. In iOS 9, the company has added the capability to plan routes of travel by foot, bike, public transport, car or by metro. Currently the feature is available to residents of the USA (Baltimore, Maryland, Chicago, Illinois, new York, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, San Francisco, Washington), China, the UK (London), Mexico (Mexico city), Canada (Toronto).
Settings search
In iOS there are hundreds of various settings for each operating system partition. They are all grouped in a single application. Although a breakdown of the menu is much more logical than on other platforms, find rare options it is extremely difficult. In iOS 9, Apple solved the problem with quick access to settings. The operating system has a new search function. Now just go to app Settings and switch to a new Search box that is located above the Airplane mode button.
Feature predictive input in English language
In iOS 9 Apple Russified function of predictive typing. Talking about keyboard QuickType technology, which first appeared in iOS 8. While typing, the keyboard has options for the continuation of the phrase based on past conversations and writing style. Moreover, the system considers that the Messages the user most likely uses a conversational style, and a letter Mail is more formal. The best option for the next word, you can choose “one touch”.
The ability to hide photos
The Photos app and the function of iCloud photo library give you access to all your photo and video files anytime and anywhere. Photos are easy to find and are organized consistently on all devices. In iOS 9, the Photos app lets you hide pictures – selected pictures vanish from the types of “Moments” and “Collections” and “Years”, but will be visible in the “Albums”.
Zoom for video
In iOS 9 when watching a video you can zoom the image using the gesture of the fingers apart (pinch to zoom).
The control lever mute
IOS 9 for iPhone using lever on the left side it is possible not only to switch the phone to silent mode, but also block the transition of the screen from portrait mode to landscape. Just like in the iPad.
