Switching to iOS 7 is a shock. It looks really, really different, and some apps -- Photos, especially -- work very differently. It may take you a month to make the mental adjustment to iOS 7, but when you do iOS 6 will feel passé. Once you get past the new UI, you should discover some very useful capabilities. And a few stumbles, like the harder-to-find-and-use local search on Web pages.
There are a couple dozen new features worth your while, including automatic app updates, shared browser links in Safari, and more detailed feedback from Siri (which can now be male or female). Here, I'll display the 7 most compelling ones.
1. Control Center
Android's quick access to commonly used functions through its notifications tray is a boon, especially in Samsung's feature-laden version. Now, iOS 7 makes using common features easy, and it doesn't mix them with notifications. Swipe up from the bottom to open the Control Center to access Airplane Mode, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Do Not Disturb, and Rotation Lock or Mute (whichever the physical side switch is not set to). You also control playback of music, videos, and podcasts, as well as manage AirPlay.
There are also quick access buttons to the Camera and Clock apps on all iOS devices, plus the Calculator app and new LED flashlight on iPhones. If you have an iOS device with a Lightning connector, you can set up AirDrop file-sharing feature here.
(Read about the Control Center Lockscreen Flaw in the post below.)
In part 2, of this 4 four part series, I'll bring you two more Best New Features.
Credit:
infoworld.com
(Read about the Control Center Lockscreen Flaw in the post below.)
In part 2, of this 4 four part series, I'll bring you two more Best New Features.
Credit:
infoworld.com
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