Apple is scheduled to release the newest operating system, version 5, on Wednesday, October 12. In conjunction with the OS update, an updated version of iTunes was released today, October 11. The iTunes update, version 10.5 fixes 79 flaws in the Windows edition according to ComputerWorld. The update is free. If you plan to run the new OS, you must update iTunes so you can sync your iPhone, iPad, or iPod.
iOS 5 has some nice improvements:
You don't need a PC or Mac to configure the device out of the box. You can activate the device wirelessly.
The new OS has a notification center showing you your new email, texts, friend requests, stock market updates, weather and more.
You don't need a PC or Mac to configure the device out of the box. You can activate the device wirelessly.
The new OS has a notification center showing you your new email, texts, friend requests, stock market updates, weather and more.
Apple also released iMessage, a messageing service allowing users to send text messages from their i-device. iMessage is an encrypted system.
Another improvement in the new OS is iCloud service (coming soon). iCloud stores your contacts, calendar entries, photos, music and television programs on Apple servers in the cloud which makes your content available on your i-devices "anywhere, any time". iCloud supports up to 10 devices at no cost and provides up to 5 GB of storage. Additional storage will cost you to upgrade.
iOS 5 has a Newsstand feature to allow users to subscribe and manage publications. Users can read the latest version of current magazines and newspapers.
The new operating system brings improvements to the camera, picture editing, Safari browser, mail, calendar and the game center.
I got an iPad at work and am anxious to get clearance to install iOS 5 on my iPad.
Thanks for the info! I can't wait to get home and upgrade to see the new stuff!
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