There may not be many revolutionary changes to Apple's popular mobile OS but it builds on popular features found in Android, BlackBerry and Windows Phone to deliver a streamlined experience say Mr. Karan Bajaj and Mr.Hitesh Raj Bhagat
Easier On The Eyes..!
The most visible change in iOS7 is the new user interface.The icons have a modern, flat look with a new colour palette & new fonts that work well on small screens. Most native apps get new icons to suit the new colour palette.
Menus & pop-up windows have a translucent background to give the appearance of layers stacked on top of one another makes it easier to see the layer right on top. There is also a lot more white space to give everything a cleaner, more Apple - like feel.
Easier File Sharing..!
With iOS 7, apps can have a 'Share' button built in. Tap the share button to open a new window called Share Sheet from where you can send a selected photo, video or / contact to supported apps like Mail, iCloud, Twitter, Facebook, and Messages.
Another feature called AirDrop lets you send files to a nearby iOS 7 user wirelessly (using Bluetooth and Wi Fi).
People around you with iOS7 will be visible in the Share Sheet & once he / she accepts the incoming transfer, it will be sent to their device. AirDrop transfers between 2 iOS 7 devices are automatically encrypted.
Note that this feature only works with devices on iOS 7.
Interface Improvements..!
iOS 7 banks heavily on gestures to offer improved & easy navigation. Even though there is no physical back button, you get a virtual one swipe in from the left of the screen to go back to the previous window (works in supported apps only).
Swipe an email to delete or / move it without opening the mail. Unlocking the phone is easier instead of swiping left to right on a bar, the screen unlocks with a left-to-right swipe from anywhere on the lock screen.
The Notification Centre can also be accessed from the lock screen (this can be switched off in settings).
iTunes Radio..!
Like many internet radio services, iTunes Radio offers morethanr 200 genre - based radio stations to choose from. The difference is that it is baked right into iOS 7's Music app & is completely free.
You can create a personalised radio station around your favourite artist or / genre and set a balance between playing new songs or / known hits as well as choose to never listen to a particular song. Any song being played on iTunes Radio can be purchased & downloaded immediately.
Apple says that the service will be free (adsupported ) and will initially be U.S.only.
Control Center.!
Quite like Android, with Control Center, you get quick access to a few commonly-used settings, apps and features. To bring up Control Center, swipe up from the bottom of the screen anywhere in the interface (including the lock screen). From the Control Center, you can activate Airplane mode, Bluetooth, Wi Fi, Do Not Disturb & screen rotation function.
You can also adjust screen brightness & launch apps such as the Torch, Calculator, Timer and Camera with one tap.
Finally, Control Center also includes a mini music player with song information & playback controls (play / pause,track & volume).
Better Multitasking..!
iOS 7 offers a new way to multitask. Double click the home button to see preview screens of all the running apps this makes it easier to view what you were working on. To close an app, just swipe the preview screen of that app upwards. iOS 7 also learns from your usage habits to optimise app updates.
It will learn when you open an app on a daily basis & automatically get the latest update at that time. It will also schedule updates when it causes the least amount of battery drain.
Camera Improvements..!
Many iPhone users complained about the lack of camera features available by default this also exaplains the popularity of 3rd party camera apps. With iOS 7, the interface looks modern, clean & adds gesture support. You can swipe horizontally to shift between Photo, Video, Panorama & the Square (for Instagram & the like) shooting modes.
Various artistic filters are included depending on the device you use, filters can either be tried out before taking a photo or / applied after.
What devices will iOS 7 be compatible with?
iPhone 4,4S & 5,5th Gen iPod Touch,iPad 2,iPad 3,iPad 4 and iPad Mini will all get iOS 7 as a free update.
Will all new features be available on all devices?
Unfortunately not. Apple has chosen to withhold some features from older devices. The availability of features has nothing to do with the hardware capabilities of those devices. For instance, the new Panorama camera mode will only be available in iPhone 4S, iPhone 5 & 5th Gen iPod Touch (not on the iPads).
Live camera filters will only be available in iPhone 5 & 5th Gen iPod Touch. AirDrop will work only on iPhone 5, iPad Mini, 4th Gen iPad and 5th Gen iPod Touch. And finally, Siri will continue to avoid the iPhone 4, iPad 2 and all older versions of the iPod Touch.
When will the update be available..?
iOS developers have access to iOS 7 immediately. The rest of the public has to wait till September to Oct 2013 (no exact date has been given).
What is 'iOS in the Car'?
Sometime in 2014, you will start to see in-dash systems with 'iOS in the Car'.
This new system will connect to an iPhone 5 for a greater level of incar integration. For instance,you will be able to control your iPhone using the car's built in touchscreen (or voice,using Siri), access music, take calls, use navigation and send / receive messages.
Automakers that have already signed on to offer iOS in the Car include Acura, Chevrolet, Ferrari, Honda, Hyundai, Infiniti, Jaguar, Kia, Opel, Mercedes-Benz, Nissan and Volvo.
Src: ET
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