Apple
has without a doubt done the boldest overhaul to its user interface, switching
from a skeuomorphic design that has become its identity from the get-go to flat
design.
We’ve
been playing and exploring this latest iOS ever since its first developer seed
was available in the iOS Dev Center. In the following post, we will be looking
at all the new features we’ve discovered.
(1) Spotlight
has been moved. Instead of swiping to the left in iOS6 (and before), you
now swipe down from any home screen for quick access.
(2) iPhone-only
apps installed on iPads running iOS7 will have its interface maxed out. [iPad
only] image
(3) Apps that require
updates will now be downloaded and updated automatically. Go to Settings
> iTunes & App Store > Automatic Downloads to turn it on.
(4) Your panorama photos
and videos will be each have its own folder inside Albums.
(5) The Photos
app allows you to access and navigate through your photos by Years >
Collections >
Moments.
(6) Notification
Centre adds a ‘Today’ tab, which gives you a summary of everything that has
happened or is happening today.
(7) Photos in Moments
are grouped by date and location. You can share all photos in a specific Moment
by clicking Share > Share this moment.
(8) Shared Photo Streams
get a new Activity view option.
(9) The ‘Edit’ function
is added to Photos app. You can now rotate, enhance, crop, correct red-eye or
add filters to any photo.
(10) iOS7 added AirDrop,
allowing you to share files directly with devices connected to the same WiFi
connection.
(11) Messages app
now includes Contact on the top right, allowing you to call, Facetime or
even check the caller’s information right away.
(12) Control Centre
allows you to quickly access the following by swiping up from the bottom of the
screen. You can also do it on a locked screen. For apps marked with *, the
screen will resume as locked when the app is closed.
- Airplane mode
- WiFi
- Bluetooth
- Do not disturb
- Portrait orientation lock
- Screen brightness
- Music navigation (next/previous songs, play/pause, volumn)
- AirDrop
- AirPlay
- Torch Light (camera flash on)
- Clock app*
- Calculator app*
- Camera app*
(13)You can now block a
caller. To block someone, go to Contacts > Select a contact > Block this
Caller.
Users on the blocked list will not be able to contact you via:
- phone call
- text message
- Facetime
(14) To check users under
your blocked list, go to:
- Settings > Phone > Blocked, or
- Settings > Messages > Blocked, or
- Settings > Facetime > Blocked
(15) App Store removes
Genius and added the Popular Near Me section with recommendation of popular
local apps.
(16) The Camera app adds
options to take square shaped photos, Slo-mo photos (only on iPhone 5S) and
puts the Panorama option on the same screen for easier accessiblity.
(17) You can now search
through your Purchased Apps, whether they are installed or not on your current
iOS7 device. To search for a specific app, go to App Store > Updates tab
> Purchased > Search.
(18) To exit/quit an
opened app, double click home screen. Drag the app up to remove it. Apps on the sides
(left and right) are draggable too.
(19) Ladies, Siri
now has a male voice option. If you don’t fancy the current female voice,
here’s how you change it. General > Settings > Siri > Voice Gender
> Male.
(20) To view conversation
time-stamp, swipe left from the right side of the chat screen.
(21) World Clock
now tells you how many hours your local time is behind/or ahead of each
timezone added. No more timezone headaches.
(22) Apps with Dynamic
Type will adjust its font size to your reading preference. To change this, go
to Settings > General > Text Size.
(23) The Clock app
icon reflects the exact local time.
Culled From HongKait.Com
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