The much awaited Apple’s update-iOS 4 is finally available for download starting Monday, June 21. The download comes free for both iPhone and iPod Touch customers, but it is irreconcilable with first-generation models of either device. The iPhone 3G will support most iOS 4 features apart from multitasking and home screen backgrounds. Check out more.
Apple’s iOS results a significant and welcome leap in the iPhone’s evolution. I guess it will hold a positive impression in the market because of its crucial features. Spotlight features like multitasking and a unified e-mail in-box that Apple’s products have lacked for far too long, can be the major reasons of upgrade. The software will also be available on the iPhone 4 when it launches on June 24. The download comes free and being the most advanced operating mobile system, are you all ready to get it on your handsets? But hang on…..do judge the points below before installing it in your products:
1. Back-up your important files:
Users must remember to backup their current iPhone data before the download. A key issue with installing a new version of any operating system is that sometimes, something can go skewed and users lose all their data. To prevent, that current iPhone owners should backup their information to their computers before downloading the software.
2. Closing apps might turn tedious:
As the software boasts multitasking, iPhone owners who expect to simply close an app by hitting the “home” button will be astounded to see that it will take more effort to close apps than it did in the past. In reality, in order to close applications in the new operating system, users will need to open up the software’s App bar, which shows all the programs that are open at that time. From there, they need to hold their finger on a particular program’s icon until they’re given the option to close the program.
3. You might face battery issues:
Though Apple claims that the new version of its operating system should improve iPhone battery life, but whether or not that happens remains to be seen. A major issue with multitasking, arguably the most important addition in iOS 4, is that it has a negative effect on battery life. Those that are concerned about their iPhone battery life should wait and see how what other iOS 4 users are reporting. However, lets hope positive.
4. What’s different in iPhone 4- iOS 4:
Well iPhone 4 will ship with the software when the device launches on June 24. The iPhone 3G S also runs Apple’s new software. But before choosing the cheaper option, consumers should know that iOS 4 running on the iPhone 4 will feature Face Time, Apple’s new voice-calling feature. The software will not be incorporated in iPhone 3G S models. If consumers are looking for that kind of functionality, waiting for iPhone 4 is the best way to go.
5. Be aware of Bugs:
With a new software release, early adopters should be ready for bugs! According to developers, the software is quite vigorous and they have seen few issues. But as people start downloading the mobile operating system, all that could change. No newly released operating system is perfect. And sometimes, even operating systems that display supposedly robust performance experience major issues later on. So keep an eye for bugs.
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