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iOS 5 Releases Today, Everything You Need to Know
iOS 5 is finally here. Apple has confirmed that today is the iOS 5 release date, which means you will soon be able to upgrade to the latest version of iOS.
Apple typically releases software like iOS 5 between 9 and 10 AM Pacific (Noon to 1 PM Eastern), which means you should be able to download iOS 5 soon. Keep in mind that the iOS 5 release time could be as late as 6PM Eastern.
iOS 5 is the newest software for the iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad devices. When you connect your iPhone to your computer to sync, you will be prompted to update to iOS 5.
Before you upgrade to iOS 5, we recommend taking these five steps to get ready for iOS 5. If you can’t wait to start using the new version of iOS, you can skip straight to our how to upgrade to iOS 5 guide.
iOS 5 brings over 200 new features to the iPhone and iPad. Many of these features help Apple catch up to a year’s worth of Android advances. Once you have iTunes 10.5 and iOS 5, you can enjoy all the benefits of iCloud — Apple’s new syncing service that helps you stay in sync and backed up without the need to plug in to a computer.
Most Anticipated iOS 5 Features
Notification Center – In iOS 5, your notifications can be accessed from a slide down window instead of interrupting you all day..- NewsStand – As apps grow to support it, the Newsstand will collect your newspaper and magazine subscriptions.
- Twitter Integration – Twitter is baked into iOS 5. If you want to share something, tap the Send to button and Tweet will be an option.
- Safari – With the new iOS 5 Safari, you get better performance, a reading list that syncs between devices and tabs on the iPad.
- Reminders – This app will help you keep on top of your full to do list. You can use the iPhone GPS to know where you are — so that you can get reminders at work or at home.
- Better Camera – The new Camera app allows you to use the volume buttons to take pictures, offers faster access to your camera and other improvements.
- New Mail App – Quit digging around for that message. Mail has improved search and new rich text formatting options.
- PC Free – Once you upgrade to iOS 5, you will be able to sync, upgrade and backup without wires.
- Game Center – New Game Center features allow you to add a photo and to play friends of friends.
- iMesssage – The new message app will intelligently send iMessages to other iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch users, so that you don’t have to pay for text messages.
While you wait for iOS 5 to download, which could take a while, here’s a video of iOS 5 features from Apple. You can get a look at the new operating system and what to expect.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LLJIef-e-7g&feature=player_embedded
Stay tuned for more tips on how to use iOS 5’s new features like Notification center, Reminders and more.
Ben Thomas
10/12/2011 at 6:27 am
IOS 5 is now out!
Sahaj Porwal
10/12/2011 at 6:30 am
its not
Zham Abd
10/12/2011 at 6:33 am
I’m getting pissed… android is on my mind now
Devin Jones
10/12/2011 at 8:06 am
Are you serious? At least you don’t have to wait on the carrier to screw up the software and take forever to send it out like Android. But, if that’s what you want, go ahead dude.
will
10/12/2011 at 6:35 am
it is im downloading now :)
Ainsleebbfd
10/12/2011 at 6:43 am
really where you from..? uk?
Ben Thomas
10/12/2011 at 7:10 am
UK, you have to Delete System 32 in your windows folder and it will update your ITunes and allow you to update your phone.
Darknlight55
10/12/2011 at 7:59 am
As funny as I think that joke is. No one delete your windows 32 folder in windows. Unless you upgrade to a Mac because it’s the last time you’ll use your windows computer lol.
Balla7587
10/12/2011 at 10:13 am
do you have to have 4.35 before you can download 5?
Ainsleebbfd
10/12/2011 at 6:35 am
what make syou say this man
Ainsleebbfd
10/12/2011 at 6:38 am
you man are just winding man up loooool
S-KAY
10/12/2011 at 6:38 am
someone send a link please
Saurabh Btech
10/12/2011 at 6:58 am
update???
Malcolm
10/12/2011 at 7:05 am
Falkland Islands have it!
mitsos
10/12/2011 at 7:06 am
https://www.apple.com/iphone/how-to-buy/ its coming the day after tomorrow
H_bknl
10/12/2011 at 7:07 am
actually?
Fíkus Australský
10/12/2011 at 7:09 am
GB, ‘got it!
Mangat Gurjeet
10/12/2011 at 7:20 am
its out in toronto canada jusss now
PJ
10/12/2011 at 7:31 am
6pm UK
Angus251
10/12/2011 at 7:33 am
anyone know an Australian release time? :((((((
Maninhouse
10/12/2011 at 7:40 am
just to say it’s not out in UK so stop the BS
Virus8x10
10/12/2011 at 8:00 am
Not Out In Pakistan :( Waiting Waiting.
tdot man
10/12/2011 at 8:12 am
when is it gonna be out in ontario/canada
jo
10/12/2011 at 9:21 am
6pm uk time counting down……. 42mins…. 41mins….40mins… etc
Rakhem93
10/12/2011 at 9:52 am
wat about US time
jo
10/12/2011 at 9:58 am
LA 10am NY 1pm
Virus8x10
10/12/2011 at 10:07 am
iOS 5 Now Seeded In Pakistan :D
Rohan04
10/12/2011 at 10:39 am
I started downloading in UAE…
Lek
10/23/2011 at 7:55 am
how did u download how how how how how
dotdotdot
10/13/2011 at 3:35 am
I’ve had it for 6 months already. Hello?
Decent4in
10/14/2011 at 4:51 pm
How and where do you get the uPgrAde from?
Sent from my iPhone 4