What’s New In iOS5

With the recent release of the beta version of iOS 5,  more and more people are discovering what’s new. To this point, there is no official list from Apple on what the new features are. However, we have compiled a list of what has been reported. As more and more changes are found, the list will grow and be updated. Steve Jobs stated there would be 200 new things in iOS5, yet we only know of 100. Is Apple already holding back in the first beta? We already know that haven’t set-up wifi sync, what else are they hiding?

Major Features

1. New Notification System (Notification Center) – drop-down menu
2. – Improved in-app notifications at the top
   
3. – Lock screen notifications
4. – Choose what notification type you want for each app (banner notifications or the classic pop-up notifications)
5. – Sort notifications in any order, or based by their time
6. iCloud support & integration
7. iMessage – send text messages to other iOS users via Wi-Fi or 3G
8. Newsstand – looks like iBooks, stores your App Store subscriptions
9. Reminders – Apple’s official to-do app, includes calendars
10. Twitter Integration – i.e. in Safari, Photos, Maps, other App Store apps
11. AirPlay Mirroring for iPad 2s (on HDTVs, etc.)
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    Camera
12. Shutter Button – volume up button can be used to take pictures
13. Lock Screen Button – double tap the home button & you can open the Camera from the lock screen
14. Camera Grids – For easier & more precise photography
15. Pinch-to-Zoom Gestures
16. AE & AF Lock
17. Single-tap Focus and Exposure
18. Swipe left to reveal your camera roll
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    Photos
    
19. Crop photos
20. Enhance photos
21. Rotate photos
22. Remove red-eye in-app
23. Photo Stream – part of iCloud, this sends photos to all of your iOS devices automatically
24. Photos can be organized in Camera Roll
25. Multiple photo albums can now be created on your iOS device
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    Safari
26. Tabbed Browsing*
27. Safari Reader – read webpage or blog articles without ads, clutter
28. Safari Reading List – save webpages for later, offline reading
29. Improved Performance
30. Private Browsing – browser turns black
31. Individual Site Data can be deleted
32. Minor UI Improvements (i.e. Address Bar) (pending confirmation)
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    “PC Free” / Wireless Features / iCloud
33. Setup your iOS device on-screen, no Mac or PC required
34. Over-The-Air (OTA) iOS Software Updates
35. Delta Software Updates – installs only the updated portions of iOS, rather than a complete download
36. Wi-Fi Sync – wirelessly sync your iOS device with a Mac or PC
37. Restore from iCloud
38. Wirelessly sync Exchange tasks
39. Ability to see apps you’ve downloaded from the App Store, even if they’re on another iOS device (downloads tab)
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    Mail
40. Rich Text Formatting (Bold, Italics, Underline, etc.)
41. Improved Offline Support
42. Indentation Control
43. Address fields can be dragged and rearranged (To, CC, BCC)
44. The mail sidebar can be swiped in or out
45. Search Within an Email
46. Flag Emails
47. S/MIME Security
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    Game Center
48. Add a profile picture
49. Friend recommendations
50. Game recommendations
51. View “friends of friends” lists
52. Find and purchase new apps – integrated App Store functionality
53. Achievement points
54. You can now play turn-based games with other iOS users
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    New Multitasking Gestures **
    
55. Swipe up to reveal the multitasking bar
56. Swipe left or right to switch between apps that are open
57. Pinch to return to the home screen
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    New Keyboard Features
58. New keyboard/typing shortcuts under Settings > General > Keyboard. For example, OMG can be setup to be replaced by OH MY GOSH)
59. Emoji Emoticons Keyboard (to be enabled via Keyboard in Settings?)
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    Accessibility & Usability
    
60. LED Flash for Incoming Calls & Alerts (iPhone 4 Only
61. Custom Vibration for Incoming Calls
62. VoiceOver improvements, including custom element labeling
63. Set Custom Tones for Calendars, Mail, and Voicemail
64. Accessible Input for Mobility
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    Calendar
65. Year View*
66. Week View (in landscape mode)
67. Switch to Japanese or Buddhist calendars
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    Music & Videos
    
68. Redesigned music application*
69. The iPod application is separated into two apps for music & video (iPhone only)
70. Left and right scrolling ability for longer song and album names
71. Tapping and holding on a song title gives you a description bubble
72. Sync Smart Playlists from iTunes
73. Swipe to Delete Songs & Playlists
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    Weather, Maps, and Contacts
    
74. Hourly Weather Forecasts
75. Weather app automatically determines your location, custom locations can still be added
76. Alternate routes in Maps
77. Print out your current location or directions in Maps
78. Sync Twitter profile pic to Contacts
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    Background Tasks
79. NewsStand: Download subscriptions in the background, or offline
80. Background Syncing – Use your device while it’s syncing with a Mac or PC
81. Links can be opened in the background
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    Settings
82. Under Settings -> General -> Usage, see exactly how much space each app is taking up.
83. Under Settings -> General, you can view your iCloud storage statistics.
84. Change the host name (device name) on your iOS device in Settings -> General
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    Apps & App Store
    
85. Multiple apps can be installed at the same time
86. Apps can be downloaded on two or more iOS devices using the same Apple ID
87. App Data can be deleted – game saves, settings, etc.
88. Icon badges can be toggled on or off
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    Voice Commands / VoiceOver / FaceTime
89. Improved FaceTime video quality
90. VoiceOver Item Chooser
91. Arabic Language Support in VoiceOver
92. Ability to have your iOS device “speak” text that you highlight
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    Other Features
93. Minor UI Improvements (i.e. on & off toggle)
94. Personal Dictionary
95. Built-in Dictionary
96. iTunes Tone Store
97. Delete Individual Calls in the Recent Calls List
98. Time mid-call invitation alerts

* iPad Only

** iPad Only (Requires 4/5 Fingers To Use)