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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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