This past week Apple delivered on their new iOS7 software update for us. If you have an Apple iPhone then chances are you have the new software update and if you haven’t updated yet, that means two things.
1. You are still contemplating the change
2. You dislike change and don’t want to make the switch to the new iOS7.
If you are still contemplating the change here are a few tips that the new iOS7 delivers.
2. You dislike change and don’t want to make the switch to the new iOS7.
If you are still contemplating the change here are a few tips that the new iOS7 delivers.
Spotlight Search:
You might have noticed that iOS7 no longer has the spotlight search that could earlier be accessed by hitting the home button and swiping the screen to the right. Instead, iOS7 makes it easier by giving spotlight search on every page. To summon spotlight touch the display and swiping down.
You might have noticed that iOS7 no longer has the spotlight search that could earlier be accessed by hitting the home button and swiping the screen to the right. Instead, iOS7 makes it easier by giving spotlight search on every page. To summon spotlight touch the display and swiping down.
Control Center to Simplify Everything
With the new software update; If you swipe up from the bottom of any screen, including the lock screen, you'll see the Control Center. In the Control Center, you'll be able to quickly access the flashlight, alarms, calculator and camera. You'll also be able to adjust your device's brightness to save battery life; pause, play, or skip a song you're listening to; adjust your WiFi; and more.
Swipe in iMessage to reveal timestamp:
One of the most irritating thing about messaging on iOS was one could not see the exact time of individual messages exchanged in a quick succession. That has somewhat changed with iOS7. Now you can touch any chat bubble and swipe to the left to reveal individual timestamps.
Swipe in iMessage to reveal timestamp:
One of the most irritating thing about messaging on iOS was one could not see the exact time of individual messages exchanged in a quick succession. That has somewhat changed with iOS7. Now you can touch any chat bubble and swipe to the left to reveal individual timestamps.
Live Camera Photo FiltersiOS7 has built-in live photo filters so you no longer need to use Instagram to make your photos look creative. You can access this feature by opening the Camera app and tapping on the icon with three circles overlapping each other. Most other photo filter apps requires you to take a photo first and then import them so a filter can be applied. Seeing photo filters applied in real-time can be a major time-saver for photographers.
Update Apps In The Background
Update Apps In The Background
Your iPhone will now update your apps in the background automatically when your phone has access to WiFi; so they're always up to date when you go to use them. It's very convenient, but you might find it sucks your battery life. If it's killing your battery too much, you can turn it off.
FaceTime Audio: This is one of my favorite features as now you can make voice calls to other iOS users over a data network. Yes, we have had FaceTime for a while but this is perfect for situations when you don’t want to come on camera. It also consumes lesser data and works even in low bandwidth.
Contact blocker: While Android has many apps that let users block contacts from calling them or sending text messages, iOS by design does not provide third-party apps that access. Instead, iOS7 now has the capability to block contacts from your iPhone. Either in the messaging menu or the call log, you will get an ‘i’ icon next to the caller’s name or number. Hit that and scroll to the end that will give you the option to block them. You can visit your blocked numbers list from the phone settings menu and can remove people from the blacklist.
FaceTime Audio: This is one of my favorite features as now you can make voice calls to other iOS users over a data network. Yes, we have had FaceTime for a while but this is perfect for situations when you don’t want to come on camera. It also consumes lesser data and works even in low bandwidth.
Contact blocker: While Android has many apps that let users block contacts from calling them or sending text messages, iOS by design does not provide third-party apps that access. Instead, iOS7 now has the capability to block contacts from your iPhone. Either in the messaging menu or the call log, you will get an ‘i’ icon next to the caller’s name or number. Hit that and scroll to the end that will give you the option to block them. You can visit your blocked numbers list from the phone settings menu and can remove people from the blacklist.
App Folders Are Now PagedIn the previous version of iOS, each folder was limited to only 12 apps. The new version of iOS lets you add a lot more apps. This is supported through the use of multiple pages in each folder. You can drag apps into folders by pushing down on an app icon until it starts wiggling. Drag the app on top of another app or into a folder from there. When adding a 10th app into a folder, the folder will create an additional page.
The new iOS7 is sleek, intelligent and sophisticated. The dynamic and look of the new iPhone compared to the previous software has changed with a new modern stylish look. It still proves that Apple is always looking to be the best.
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