Jun 13 2011
iOS 5
There was lots of talk about Apple‘s announcement of iOS 5 last week. For an overview of the new features read See new features included in iOS 5.
The most interests aspects are:
- Notification Center – This seems like very expected functionality to me! Actually, it is interesting that Apple is playing catch-up to Android in this respect!
- iMessage – A potential SMS killer? Some think so! See Apple Has Finally Stuck A Dagger Into SMS. I Love It. and Apple surprised iPhone carriers with iMessage. I think that this must have the telcos worried!
- Reminders – I just think this looks good, at the same time as being functional.
- Twitter – Interesting that Twitter was chosen ahead of Facebook. Why did Apple choose Twitter over Facebook for iOS 5? gives some insight into this decision.
- PC Free – Big advantage to me! I hate having devices coupled to a single computer!
I am not an iDevice user, but I am becoming more impressed :)
Finally, Google Android vs. Apple iOS: Handicapping the 2011 death match gives a good comparison of iOS and Android.
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