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Apple iOS 5 review - Pictures

by: IT Pro team
21 Oct 2011
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  • Apple iOS 5
    Apple iOS 5
  • An on-device setup assistant and iCloud means you no longer need a computer to configure your iOS device.
    An on-device setup assistant and iCloud means you no longer need a computer to configure your iOS device.
  • Mac OS X Lion users will feel right at home in the iCloud web apps.
    Mac OS X Lion users will feel right at home in the iCloud web apps.
  • The unobtrusive new notifications system in iOS 5.
    The unobtrusive new notifications system in iOS 5.
  • The new notifications tray in iOS 5 bears an uncanny resemblance to the one in Android.
    The new notifications tray in iOS 5 bears an uncanny resemblance to the one in Android.
  • New notifications system queued up on the lock screen in iOS 5.
    New notifications system queued up on the lock screen in iOS 5.
  • iMessage in iOS 5 supports read receipts and can send data such as photos, as well as text.
    iMessage in iOS 5 supports read receipts and can send data such as photos, as well as text.
  • It's now possible to Tweet directly from within iOS 5-optimised apps.
    It's now possible to Tweet directly from within iOS 5-optimised apps.
  • iPad users who upgrade to iOS 5 can use a split keyboard when thumb typing.
    iPad users who upgrade to iOS 5 can use a split keyboard when thumb typing.
  • The Reader feature in the iOS 5 version of Safari reformats text-heavy web pages in a much more readable layout.
    The Reader feature in the iOS 5 version of Safari reformats text-heavy web pages in a much more readable layout.
  • The Calendar on the iPhone finally gains a week view.
    The Calendar on the iPhone finally gains a week view.
  • Email messages can now be flagged, albeit with only one colour.
    Email messages can now be flagged, albeit with only one colour.
  • Rich text formatting in emails will please some and annoy others.
    Rich text formatting in emails will please some and annoy others.
  • The new notifications system in iOS 5 is surprisingly customisable.
    The new notifications system in iOS 5 is surprisingly customisable.
  • Typing shortcuts can make typing on a touchscreen keyboard much easier.
    Typing shortcuts can make typing on a touchscreen keyboard much easier.

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