LIST OF NEW iOS 5 FEATURES

[D3xus]

A comprehensive list of all the new features of iOS 5.0.

-> SUPPORTS: iPhone 3GS, 4, iTouch 3G, 4G, iPad 1G & 2G.
-> Take camera pictures from lock screen
-> Enhanced notifications system
-> Auto backup to iTunes
-> Wireless iOS Software Updates "cut the cord"
-> AirPlay mirroring: Show entire iPad screen over AirPlay
-> iMessage app: competitor to BBM. Free messaging service over 3G and WiFi for all iPhone/iTouch customers
-> Enhanced Game Center; friends and achievement points
-> Rich Text Formatting for Mail app
-> Revamped iPad Music app
-> Pinch to zoom in Camera app
-> Pix editing in native camera app
-> Reminders
-> iMessaging app- competitor to Blackberry Messenger. Completely free for iDevice customers
-> Emoticons built in
-> Over the air updates. No need for computer for updates... iDevice auto checks for updates and adds patches to device when available
-> Twitter integration. Can tweet Safari Links and get uptodate Tweet notifications and Tweet from within apps
-> Safari remniscent of Instapaper...
-> Tabbed browsing on screen (finally!)
-> Notification center; hub for all missed notifications and more
-> Instant access to NC by swiping down on top (similar to SBSettings activation)
-> Photostream, automatically uploads to iCloud account and allows for editing on Mac/PC
-> Newsstand – Newsstand will be your quick access to the Magazines and newspaper subscriptions on the iPhone and iPad
-> iTunes cloud support; buy once download automatically to all other devices on same iTunes account for free
-> iCloud, new file storage and sharing service, replacing MobileMe and FREE.....
-> Mail in all iCloud accounts kept up to date automatically
-> App Store, iBooks & iTunes all integrated into iCloud in similar manners. Buy once download for free on all your other devices
-> Enhanced and updated iPad music app
-> For the songs you've already bought, Apple has added a purchase button. Show you your entire purchase history. Look at it by recent songs or by artist.
-> 5GB free storage for mail, documents and backup. Not counting purchased music, apps, or books towards that. Nor counting Photo Stream.
-> Developer seed of iOS 5.0 released today, iCloud released today, dev build and Mac OS X Lion available for $29.99
-> iOS 5.0 Official release this fall
-> Ability to sync devices entirely via Wifi, iTunes cable or iTunes Match
-> What's iTunes Match? "It uses the fact that we've got 18 million songs in the iTunes music store. The chances are good we have the songs you've ripped. So we have software to scan your music and match it with the store. We give that music the same benefits as purchased music."
-> "iTunes Match will upgrade those songs to 256 kpbs AAC DRM-free"
-> "It costs $24.99 a year"
-> Lock screen shows all missed notifications
-> Sign in once on iDevice never need to sign out.
-> Facetime over 3G (?)
-> Panorama camera features (?)




According to: iOS version history - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

These are the changes for 5.0.1

Bug fixes, security update
Attempted to fix battery drain bug.
Fixes bugs affecting iCloud mail push.
Adds Multitasking Gestures for original iPad.
Resolves bugs with Documents in the Cloud.
Improves voice recognition for Australian users using dictation.
Contains security improvements.
Activates the LED camera flash, whether the speaker is muted or not, for incoming calls and messages, when activated within the Accessibility sub-menu.
Introduces a new way for developers to specify files that should not be backed up.
Build 9A406:
Attempts to fix 'Invalid Sim' and 'No SIM card installed' issues on the iPhone 4S.
Baseband update.


These are the changes for 5.1

Initial release on iPad (3rd generation)
Enhanced Siri dictation support during text input "on supported devices" (iPhone 4S in 2011).[78]
The Setup Assistant bug fix.
Baseband updates.
Carrier updates (e.g. AT&T 12.0).
AT&T indicator now says "4G" when applicable (HSPA+, iPhone 4S only).
Fixes iPhone 4S support for Caller ID Name Display (on supported carriers – i.e. Rogers & Fido in Canada).
Possible fix to Outgoing Call No Audio (OCNA) issue.[citation needed]
Turn On/Off 3G toggle button restored on iPhone 4S.
Combined Voice/Data Roaming Switch on iPhone.
Battery life reportedly fixed.[79]
Bluetooth bug fix; enabling Bluetooth and returning to home screen, the Bluetooth icon still remains in the status bar.
Fixed Music coverflow slowdowns.
Shake-to-shuffle bug fix, which caused the Music app to freeze.
Smart playlists bug fix.
Genius now available with iTunes Match. Genius Mixes and Genius playlists for iTunes Match subscribers.
Photos can now be deleted from Photo Stream.
Safari, address bar added text (Go to this address); Bookmarks list no longer automatically displayed on browser opening, if last page opened before closing was blank.
Minor UI changes in Maps.
Japanese language support for Siri (availability may be limited during initial rollout).
Redesigned Camera app on iPad 2.
Add Permanent Camera icon that allows the user to start camera while the phone is locked.
Camera face detection now highlights all detected faces.
Improved Assistive Touch.
Improved Location Services.
License column added under the About menu.
App Store download limit over 3G increased from 20 to 50 MB.

Feel free to correct me with any wrong facts.

[shashank]

here are top 10 features..
1. Notification Center – Can swipe down form top to enter notifications on your iPhone. This is a much needed feature. Apple claims they have solved the notifications issue by directing all app notifications to the notifications center.

2. Newsstand – Newsstand will be your quick access to the Magazines and newspaper subscriptions on the iPhone and iPad.

3. Twitter Integration – The new iOS 5 will include built in Twitter support. This brings integration to camera, apps an more.

4. Safari – A new better Safari delivers a better browsing experience with tabs on the iPad and iPhone. Included in the new Safari are tabbed browsing, Reading list and Reader. These last two features will allow you to sync your reading list across browsers.

5. Reminders - iOS 5 includes a to do app that allows you to check off items you need to do. This will repalce all yoru scraps of paper, as well as a good number of third party apps. Sync to iCal and Outlook.

6. Better Camera – The new iOS 5 will bring faster camera access and will finally make the volume rocker activate the shutter. You can also pinch to zoom and set focus with a tap.

7. New Mail App - in OS 5, you can control indentation, draggable addresses, message flagging, search entire message, swipe to your inbox and more. Also, iPad will have a new portrait thumb typing system.

8. PC Free – With iOS 5, you won’t need to connect the iPhone or iPad to a PC or Mac, you will be welcomed with a new landing page and OTA software updates.

9. Game Center – Game Center gets an update that allows you to add photos, play friends of friends and recommended friends and recommended games. Game Center is Apple’s second stab at social networks. The OS now supports turn based games right in the OS.

10. iMessages – Messages comes to all iOS 5 devices. On the iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch users will be able to send messages, photos and videos to other iOS 5 apps.

[greengoat]

Am I the only one not impressed? No widgets, no real changes to the core OS, no maps update, no update to that stupid dead weather icon, iOS 5 looks like iOS1.

And what will this whole cloud/OTA updates mean for jailbreaking??

[Kabilach]

Originally Posted by greengoat

Am I the only one not impressed? No widgets, no real changes to the core OS, no maps update, no update to that stupid dead weather icon, iOS 5 looks like iOS1.

And what will this whole cloud/OTA updates mean for jailbreaking??

I was just going to create a thread bitching about how crap IS05 sounds

there were so many cool concept video's and we get this...I feel like that kid who sold his kidney for an ipad

[Heist]

Originally Posted by greengoat

Am I the only one not impressed? No widgets, no real changes to the core OS, no maps update, no update to that stupid dead weather icon, iOS 5 looks like iOS1.

And what will this whole cloud/OTA updates mean for jailbreaking??

I'm not overly impressed, but I didn't come in with an expectation of an complete overhaul of IOS.

Bear in mind they had to build this revision out to support 3GS so they couldn't get too radical with the build.

I saw what I expected; functionality tweaks and enhancements. Some stuff under the hood which we don't see which clearly will make way for IOS 5.1 - 5.2

I expect the big overhaul with IOS6. They're designing this in mind for dual core devices with much more RAM and a bigger screen.

[rockstar]

Originally Posted by greengoat

Am I the only one not impressed? No widgets, no real changes to the core OS, no maps update, no update to that stupid dead weather icon, iOS 5 looks like iOS1.

And what will this whole cloud/OTA updates mean for jailbreaking??

Considering jailbreaking, I dont think itunes has been completely ruled out. Wouldnt explain how to restore if ur phone goes into restore mode, not alone dfu mode. Am sure they havent ruled that out.

[Kabilach]

anyone else noticed most of the things on the list we ( the jail break community ) have already done?

[D3xus]

They're taking lessons from the community. They even hired a JB Dev...

[Heist]

Originally Posted by Kabilach

anyone else noticed most of the things on the list we ( the jail break community ) have already done?

Yes. But now they will be officially supported and developed by Apple which means better overall integration and support.
An IOS update for instance won't render the app / tweak useless until the developer figures out a new workaround or update.

[Kabilach]

I'm wondering how long it will be untill this automatic update over wifi and 3g screws us over

perhaps forced IOS updates?

[LazyMac]

In iOS 5 will be new iPod.app.

[franzenk]

Originally Posted by Kabilach

anyone else noticed most of the things on the list we ( the jail break community ) have already done?

The new notification system looks like lockinfo and the guy that made the wifisync app must be pissed they stole that from him!!!!!

[Heist]

Originally Posted by Kabilach

I'm wondering how long it will be untill this automatic update over wifi and 3g screws us over

perhaps forced IOS updates?

I'm sure just like Itunes, you will have the ability to ignore the update if you want.

What I'm worried about is the person with a limited data plan who accidentally begins the update over their data network.

They're going to be in for a surprise when their bill comes in.

[rockstar]

[Sandybeach]

Cook, seems apple are trying to reduce the reason to jailbreak with these addons!!

[undefinednerd]

iPhone 3GS is still in the game, yuhhh!

[hemptation]

Thats exactly what they are trying to do , and auto update over the air. Wow. Lemme fuck you will your sleeping and your phone is connected to your wifi I will stay off of this firmware until this issue is solved. Mght need a connection killer, like editing the host file on the computer, might have to do something like that on the iPhone.

[D3xus]

It wouldn't work like that. If you had an iPod, say, and it prompted you for an update, you could blacklist the Apple Update Server IP on your wireless router and prevent those updates except from your computer.

[hemptation]

i have been on mac os for 20 years, and the update has always been an option. as in we didn't have to take it. but I feel them trying to kill the jailbreak community some way or another. So I am not going to put it past apple to try and automatically patch yo shit or unjailbreak us. I am going to wait to upgrade regardless. I think my jailbroken ios 4.1 can do more than not jailbroken ios 5

[DCFCDJ]

I wonder how big the actall firmware file is going to be? Just think of those poor people that only have an 8GB, if it take up about a GB or more!?