One of the upcoming features of iOS 5 is the Notification Center and its combination of alerts and Apple-created widgets. We don’t know whether Apple will allow third-party widgets here, but one 9 To 5 Mac reader has figured out a way.
While Apple’s WWDC keynote presentation outlined a feature packed iOS 5, not every feature added in the new mobile operating system is technically “new.” A new video outlines exactly how many iOS 5 features can already be added to your jailbroken iPhone, via Cydia.
We’ve received numerous reports the upcoming gesturing feature in iOS 5 will not work on the original iPad. If proven correct, this would be the first time the first-generation iDevice was denied a key feature besides those that require the iPad 2's camera.
If you've ever tried editing anything on the Web using Safari for iOS, you'll know that it just doesn't work. However, a recent article claims that this could change in iOS 5.
While Apple added a couple of nice features to the Camera app, we didn't know about this one until quite recently. In iOS 5, it's possible to quickly navigate to the Camera Roll by simply swiping up or down.
Apple and sites such as AppAdvice have spent the past three days highlighting the most significant aspects of iOS 5, which arrives to consumers this fall. However, we thought we’d highlight two additional features some might have missed.
Emoticons might have originated in Japan, but they are about to become more popular worldwide too. Although emoticons aren't new to iPhone users (via iOS 4) then haven't really worked that well until now. Beginning with iOS 5, iPhone/iPod touch and iPad users can add a dedicated Emoji international keyboard to their layout.
Another handy feature Apple has added in iOS 5 is "Custom Vibrations." This handy feature allows users to compose their own vibration patterns within the Settings app.
According to a recent article, traces of the third generation iPad have been found in iOS 5. However, instead of three separate iPad models (Wi-Fi only, GSM and CDMA), only two iPad 3 models are referenced in the first beta version of iOS 5, hinting at a "world-mode" iPad 3G.
Yesterday, we mentioned one of the keynote's less-discussed features added in iOS 5 - "AirPlay Mirroring." This interesting feature allows iPad owners (running iOS 5) to wirelessly screen mirror, via AirPlay. And now, we've spotted a video that demonstrates the feature.
We’ve been bombarded with requests from readers asking if there was a simple way for them to upgrade to iOS 5 beta. Although this release is officially only for developers, there is such a way, assuming you are willing to put in the time. Here it is.
While Apple made a series of big announcements yesterday (including a feature-packed iOS 5, Mac OS X Lion and iCloud) the company did not unveil a new iPhone handset.