Apple Previews iOS 9, the Update that Will Make Apple Devices More Intelligent

Article by George Norman (Cybersecurity Editor)

on 09 Jun 2015

Apple previewed version 9 of its iOS mobile operating system, explaining that all the changes iOS 9 introduces will make Apple devices more intelligent and proactive.

iOS 9, which will be released to the public this fall, comes with new multitasking features, improved Siri features, more powerful built-in apps, an all-new News app, a new Picture-in-Picture feature, a redesigned Notes app, and more.

“iOS 9 is packed with more intelligence throughout, and delivers big updates to the apps customers use most — Maps supports public transit, a redesigned Notes app provides great new ways to capture ideas, and a beautiful News app delivers content that’s personalized to your interests,” said Craig Federighi, Apple’s senior vice president of Software Engineering. “With our new iPad features, users can take advantage of the power of iPad, working in two apps at the same time with Split View, Slide Over or Picture-in-Picture.”

iOS 9 – Main New Features
  • Siri – all-new design, contextual reminders, new ways to search for photos and videos, automatic suggestions at just the right time.
  • Multitasking (for iPad) – work with two apps simultaneously, side-by-side.
  • Picture-in-Picture (for iPad) – watch a video while browsing the web, while writing an email, or while using an app.
  • Notes – redesigned Notes app that lets you draw sketches with your finger, create checklists, snap photos into notes, and save important items from other apps into your notes.
  • Maps – transit information for select major cities and a new Nearby feature that lets you see what’s around you.
  • Apple Pay – Discover support, support for rewards programs and store-issued credit and debit cards.
  • News – this all-new app that replaces Newsstand promises to offer the best news reading experience on any mobile device. It features the visually rich layout of a magazine and delivers relevant stories based on your specific interests.
“News seamlessly delivers the articles you want to read in a beautiful and uncluttered format, while respecting your privacy, because Apple doesn’t share your personal data,” said Eddy Cue, Apple’s senior vice president of Internet Software and Services. “We already have nearly 20 publishers representing more than 50 titles joining us, including Condé Nast, ESPN, The New York Times, Hearst, Time Inc., CNN and Bloomberg.”

iOS Developer Program members can get the iOS 9 beta software and SDK right now.

Enthusiasts will be able to join a public Beta program later his fall.

Members of the general public will have to wait until fall to get their hands on iOS 9.

Alongside iOS 9, Apple also previewed watchOS 2, the first major update for Apple Watch, and it also previewed a new OS X version – OS X 10.11 El Capitan.



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