iOS 9

Apple recently launched their newest addition to the extensive lineup of iOS software, iOS 9. iOS 9 promises to offer new built-in apps such as the new news app, which shows up to date news coverage from major news providers such as the New York City and ESPN. Another major addition are the new multitasking features on the iPad. Unfortunately, these following features are only available to iPad Air 2 and the iPad Mini 2.

  • Split View: A feature very similar to Windows 8 and 8.1’s multitasking feature, you can now look for a hotel destination in North Korea and work on your project that’s due on Wednesday at the same time.
  • Slide Over: Let’s say your friend texts you, but you’re working on that project. Just slide from the right, pausing your current app, and respond with a very angry “I’m working goddammit!”
  • Picture in Picture: Why not respond to an email and watch a Steelers vs. Cowboys game. I mean, why not? With Picture in Picture, you could do just that.
Citiation: https://1138geekconfessions.files.wordpress.com/2015/06/26046.png
Citiation: https://1138geekconfessions.files.wordpress.com/2015/06/26046.png

Quicktype

Apple has introduced some new features into their fairly new typing aid, Quicktype. Here are some of them:

  • Shortcut Bar: The shortcut bar on Macs and Macbooks now comes to iPad. (as long as you have a wireless keyboard)
  • Easy Text Selection: Just use two fingers on the iPad’s screen keyboard to easily select any piece of text.
  • Keyboard Shortcuts: Finally!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1!1!!1 Keyboard shortcuts come to the iPad. Command+C all the way, baby!!!!1!!!111!

Siri

In iOS 9, it seems Apple finally sent Siri to school. Siri can do a lot more, now:

  • Search: The famous Search page is back again, being powered by Siri.
  • Phone: Siri now provides names for unknown numbers by taking them out of Mail. Convenient!

Miscellaneous:

  • Longer Battery Life: The new power saving mode promises up to 1 hour of extra power.
  • Updates take less space: Exactly what it sounds like. For example: iOS 8=4.56 GB, iOS 9= 1.3 GB
  • Six-digit Passcodes
  • Android migration: Hate your Galaxy? Setting your sights on an iPhone 6, but want to keep your data? Never fear! Apple has released a new feature that allows you to transfer your pictures, data and apps from an Android device to an Apple device.

Those features were all collected from the Apple website. For those who look closely, at the bottom of the page, it says “Features are subject to change. Some features may not be available in all countries.” What does this mean? There may be more features out there, or some of these features may not be available where you live. Always check what are available or not available.

All features owned by Apple Inc. 
Citation: https://www.apple.com/ios/ios9-preview/#gallery-siri-assistant/next

Leave a Reply