{"id":6910,"date":"2011-10-12T11:16:33","date_gmt":"2011-10-12T18:16:33","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/37prime.wordpress.com\/?p=6910"},"modified":"2011-10-12T11:16:33","modified_gmt":"2011-10-12T18:16:33","slug":"ios-5-is-now-available","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/37prime.com\/news\/2011\/10\/12\/ios-5-is-now-available\/","title":{"rendered":"iOS 5 is now available."},"content":{"rendered":"<p>iOS 5 is now available for download.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/37prime.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/10\/iOS-5-is-available.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"iOS 5 is available\" src=\"http:\/\/37prime.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/10\/iOS-5-is-available.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"530\" height=\"173\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>You should make some <a href=\"http:\/\/37prime.com\/news\/2011\/10\/11\/getting-ready-for-ios-5\/\" target=\"_blank\">preparations before updating to iOS 5<\/a> such as installing iTunes 10.5 and backing up your devices.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong>iOS 5 Software Update<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This update contains over 200 new features, including the following:<\/p>\n<p>\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Notifications<br \/>\n\u25e6\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Swipe from the top of any screen to view notifications in one place with Notification Center<br \/>\n\u25e6\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 New notifications appear briefly at the top of the screen<br \/>\n\u25e6\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 View notifications from lock screen<br \/>\n\u25e6\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Slide the notification app icon to the right on the lock screen to go directly to the app<br \/>\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 iMessage<br \/>\n\u25e6\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Send and receive unlimited text, photo, and video messages with other iOS 5 users<br \/>\n\u25e6\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Track messages with delivery and read receipts<br \/>\n\u25e6\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Group messaging and secure encryption<br \/>\n\u25e6\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Works over cellular network and Wi-Fi*<br \/>\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Newsstand<br \/>\n\u25e6\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Automatically organizes magazine and newspaper subscriptions on Home Screen<br \/>\n\u25e6\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Displays the cover of the latest issue<br \/>\n\u25e6\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Background downloads of new issues<br \/>\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Reminders for managing to do lists<br \/>\n\u25e6\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Syncs with iCloud, iCal and Outlook<br \/>\n\u25e6\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Location-based reminders when you leave or arrive at a location for iPhone 4S and iPhone 4<br \/>\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Built-in support for Twitter<br \/>\n\u25e6\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Sign-in once in Settings and tweet directly from Camera, Photos, Maps, Safari and YouTube<br \/>\n\u25e6\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Add location to any tweet<br \/>\n\u25e6\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 View twitter profile pictures and usernames in Contacts<br \/>\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Camera improvements for devices with cameras<br \/>\n\u25e6\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Double click the home button when device is asleep to bring up a camera shortcut on iPhone 4S, iPhone 4, iPhone 3GS and iPod touch (4th generation)<br \/>\n\u25e6\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Volume Up button to take a picture<br \/>\n\u25e6\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Optional grid lines to line up shots<br \/>\n\u25e6\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Pinch to zoom in the preview screen<br \/>\n\u25e6\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Swipe to camera roll from preview screen<br \/>\n\u25e6\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Tap and hold to lock focus and exposure, iPad 2 and iPod touch (4th generation) only support exposure lock<br \/>\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Photo improvements for devices with cameras<br \/>\n\u25e6\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Crop and rotate<br \/>\n\u25e6\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Red eye removal<br \/>\n\u25e6\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 One tap enhance<br \/>\n\u25e6\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Organize photos into albums<br \/>\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Mail improvements<br \/>\n\u25e6\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Format text using bold, italic, or underlined fonts<br \/>\n\u25e6\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Indentation control<br \/>\n\u25e6\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Drag to rearrange names in address fields<br \/>\n\u25e6\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Flag messages<br \/>\n\u25e6\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Mass mark messages as flagged, read or unread<br \/>\n\u25e6\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Customize mail alert sounds<br \/>\n\u25e6\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 S\/MIME<br \/>\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Calendar improvements<br \/>\n\u25e6\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Year view on iPad and new Week view for iPhone and iPod touch<br \/>\n\u25e6\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Tap to create an event<br \/>\n\u25e6\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 View and add event attachments<br \/>\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Game Center improvements<br \/>\n\u25e6\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Use personal photos for your Game Center account<br \/>\n\u25e6\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Compare your overall achievement scores with your friends<br \/>\n\u25e6\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Find new Game Center friends with friend recommendations and friends of friends<br \/>\n\u25e6\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Discover new games with custom game recommendations<br \/>\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 AirPlay Mirroring for iPad 2 and iPhone 4S<br \/>\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Multitasking Gestures for iPad<br \/>\n\u25e6\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Use four or five fingers to pinch to the Home Screen<br \/>\n\u25e6\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Swipe up to reveal the multitasking bar<br \/>\n\u25e6\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Swipe left or right to switch between apps<br \/>\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 On-device setup, activation and configuration with Setup Assistant<br \/>\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Software updates available over the air without tethering<br \/>\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 iCloud support<br \/>\n\u25e6\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 iTunes in the Cloud<br \/>\n\u25e6\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Photo Stream<br \/>\n\u25e6\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Documents in the Cloud<br \/>\n\u25e6\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Apps and Books automatic download and purchase history<br \/>\n\u25e6\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Backup<br \/>\n\u25e6\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Contacts, Calendar, and Mail<br \/>\n\u25e6\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Find My iPhone<br \/>\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Redesigned Music app for iPad<br \/>\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Hourly weather forecast<br \/>\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Real-time stock quotes<br \/>\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Wireless sync to iTunes<br \/>\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Keyboard improvements<br \/>\n\u25e6\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Split keyboard for iPad<br \/>\n\u25e6\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Improved autocorrection accuracy<br \/>\n\u25e6\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Improved Chinese and Japanese input<br \/>\n\u25e6\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 New Emoji keyboard<br \/>\n\u25e6\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Personal dictionary for autocorrection<br \/>\n\u25e6\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Optionally create keyboard short cuts for frequently used words<br \/>\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Accessibility improvements<br \/>\n\u25e6\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Option to light LED flash on incoming calls and alerts for iPhone 4S and iPhone 4<br \/>\n\u25e6\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Custom vibration patterns for incoming calls on iPhone<br \/>\n\u25e6\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 New interface for using iOS with mobility-impairment input devices<br \/>\n\u25e6\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Option to speak a selection of text<br \/>\n\u25e6\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Custom element labeling for VoiceOver<br \/>\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Exchange ActiveSync improvements<br \/>\n\u25e6\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Wirelessly sync tasks<br \/>\n\u25e6\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Mark messages as flagged, read or unread<br \/>\n\u25e6\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Improved offline support<br \/>\n\u25e6\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Save a new contact from a GAL service<br \/>\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 More than 1,500 new developer APIs<br \/>\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Bug fixes<\/p>\n<p>Products compatible with this software update:<br \/>\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 iPhone 4S<br \/>\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 iPhone 4<br \/>\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 iPhone 3GS<br \/>\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 iPad 2<br \/>\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 iPad<br \/>\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 iPod touch (4th generation)<br \/>\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 iPod touch (3rd generation)<\/p>\n<p>* Normal carrier data rates may apply. Messages will be sent as SMS when iMessage is unavailable, carrier messaging fees apply.<\/p>\n<p>For information on the security content of this update, please visit this website:<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/support.apple.com\/kb\/HT1222\" target=\"_blank\">http:\/\/support.apple.com\/kb\/HT1222<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>&#8212;&#8212;-<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>iOS 5 is now available for download. 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