General iOS 9/iOS 9.1 - All The Little Things!

for complete ios version history can check wikipedia:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ios_version_history

ios 9.1 (beta 3)

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hardware:

• support ipad pro apple pencil , apple smart keyboard.
• support apple tv 4th generation (tvos).

changes:

• performance improvements.
• new emoji.
• news app available uk , australian users.
• notes app adds trash folder icloud notes.
• contact photos in messages can turned off or on in "settings" iphone 6, iphone 6 plus, iphone 6s , iphone 6s plus.
• new wallpapers, including jupiter ipad pro.

bug fixes:

• in app switcher, messages app displays correctly (rather white).
• in app switcher, mail app displays correctly.
• quick reply lockscreen no longer leaves black keyboard outline.
• proactive status bar overlay fixed.
• fixes "zoomed" issue on iphone 6s wallet , weather appear "zoomed" after restoring older iphone backup.
• "open in" button when opening files in safari back.

ios 9.0.2

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• fixes bug setting turn on or off mobile data usage.
• resolves issue prevented imessage activation users.
• resolves issue icloud backup interrupted after starting manual backup.
• fixes issue screen incorrectly rotate when receiving notifications.
• improves stability of podcasts.
• fixes issue clock 2 minutes fast users.
• fixes issue 'app slicing' when downloading app store.
• fixes lockscreen bypass bug when using numeric passcode.

ios 9.0.1

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• fixes issue users not complete setup assistant after updating
• fixes issue alarms , timers fail play
• fixes issue in safari , photos pausing video cause paused frame appear distorted
• fixes issue users custom apn setup via profile lose cellular data
• performance improvements

ios 9.0

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note:limited support on iphone 4s, ipad 2, ipod touch 5th generation, , ipad mini (1st generation).

• initial release on iphone 6s, iphone 6s plus , ipad mini 4.

apple watch application:

• renamed watch
• updated haptic feedback icons

wallet:

• replaces passbook app new app called wallet , enhances features of apple pay discover credit/debit card support, store loyalty card support, , support apple pay in uk.
• double press home button on lockscreen launches wallet.

app store:

• app store reviews no longer allowed when using beta version of ios.
• app thinning allows app store download assets needed device using.
• on-demand resources allows iconnect host assets later download.

news:

• adds new app called news provides curated lists of personalized news content ios users, offering content popular websites , newspapers , displaying in ios-friendly layout. app replaces newsstand app
• the news application available users in us, uk, , australia @ launch.

find iphone:

• find iphone pre-installed on ios 9.

mail:

• you can add attachments messages in mail app sources documents icloud drive.
• support saving attachments icloud drive.
• icons added left , right swipe gestures.
• markup lets annotate images , add signatures.
• if sent link app store in email, pressing link open pop window rather going directly app store.

maps:

• adds support transit directions in apple maps in select cities. also, popular places such restaurants, stores, , points of interests highlighted , presented user in central location. apple maps tell user whether retailer accepts apple pay or not.
• adds support "follow email" allows apple email issue report.
• maps announce "event" on route approach during navigation.

messages:

• contact pictures in list view
• redesigned overlay when sending audio clip.

music:

• stream high quality option in music settings.
• home sharing returns (removed in ios 8.4).
• updated design of share menus.
• new alert "showing offline music"

notes:

• support hand-drawn sketches, checklists, , inserting photos internet or camera roll.
• adds different fonts headings, body, , titles.
• recently deleted folder.
• share sheet extension allows user input text, pictures, or other attachments anywhere in system via extension in share sheet.

notification centre / notifications / widgets:

• notifications no longer sorted application, can instead sorted day starting recent notifications.
• notification centre widget "batteries" (when paired bluetooth device). show battery level next bluetooth icon in status bar.

podcasts:

• the podcasts app has new unplayed tab show podcasts have not yet been played.
• the podcasts app has new redesigned icon.

phone:

• adds wifi calling support iphone users on at&t. feature limited t-mobile , sprint users.

safari:

• "find on page" , "request desktop version" accessed share sheet.
• support content blockers.
• a long press on refresh button in safari offers request desktop page or reload without content blockers enabled.
• "paste , search" in safari url bar.
• you can choose background colour , font in reading list

settings:

• you can search settings.
• there video recording settings change quality of recorded videos.
• when changing wallpapers, there new "still" option keeps wallpaper still.
• there new icloud drive app can enabled in icloud settings.
• battery moved top level.
• updated notifications icon.
• additional options auto-lock - when in low power mode, setting over-ridden, setting gets locked 30 seconds.
• wallpapers
• adds 15 new wallpapers ios replace of wallpaper present in ios 8 removing default wallpaper present in ios 9 betas 1-4
• 4k video recording (30fps) setting iphone 6s , iphone 6s plus.
• lock / unlock, allows smart cover on ipad wake , unlock ipad when opened.
• 3d touch can turned off or on in "settings" -> "general" -> "accessibility" -> "3d touch". sensitivity can be adjusted , can sensitivity test. (iphone 6s , iphone 6s plus)
• when declining software update, have options of being reminded later or allowing ios device update automatically overnight when plugged in.
• a new zoom feature called "peak zoom" 3d touch can enabled "settings" -> "general" -> "accessibility" -> "zoom" on iphone 6s , iphone 6s plus. http://forums.macrumors.com/threads/iphone-6s-has-a-hidden-3d-touch-feature-zoom.1922368/
• synchronised vibration alerts (taptic engine) notification sounds on iphone 6s , iphone 6s plus.

siri:

• siri has new colorful interface, similar of apple watch.
• removed sound siri activation.
• updated siri icon in settings.
• ability ask siri remind of items on screen.
• siri can use accent (same language) differs input language.
• siri no longer asks confirm reminders created.
• new "hey siri" setup screen (under settings) calibrate voice. "hey siri" work on battery on iphone 6s , iphone 6s plus.

photos/camera:

• added preview scrubber bar photo viewer.
• screenshots , selfies albums added.
• hide photo added share sheet.
• ability hold , select multiple photos.
• videos have redesigned scrubber @ bottom of screen.
• live photos iphone 6s , iphone 6s plus. can used on apple watch animated clock face running watchos 2.0.

reminders:

• share sheet extension.
• shows number of overdue items each list next title.

ibooks:

• safari extension turn webpage pdf , open in ibooks.

carplay:

• adds support wireless carplay
• lets users access car's settings (such climate control) through carplay interface itself.
• battery level indicator added onscreen display.

health:

• added landscape view.
• new data points sexual health, uv exposure, water intake, , sedentary state.

keyboard:

• new keyboard displays whether letters upper-case or lower-case depending on whether shift key has been toggled or not.
• copy/paste functions on keyboard have been replaced undo/redo button. copy/paste buttons still appear when text selected.
• over 50 new flag emoji's
• a two-fingered gesture on keyboard convert keyboard track pad move cursor , make easier manipulate text.
• ability disable character preview.

ui:

• helvetica neue font used in ios 7/8 replaced san francisco font used on apple watch.
• it possible go directly app being used if ad tapped in app or on internet.
• recent contacts have been removed multitasking ui. have been placed in new proactive menu.
• handoff displayed pull menu in appswitcher.
• redesigned voice control audio waveform.
• redesigned audio dictation audio waveform.
• 3d touch iphone 6s , iphone 6s plus.

battery:

• new low power mode disables background app refresh, mail fetch, motion effects, , animated wallpapers. extends device's battery life 3 hours.
• low power mode automatically turns off when battery charged 80% capacity. can enabled again on lock screen swiping notification , pressing "enable again".

find friends:

• find friends pre-installed on ios 9.
• notification center widget.

spotlight search:

• a more intelligent spotlight search provides info such weather, news, stocks, nearby places, , recent/favorite contacts based on user's preference. spotlight search can activated swiping left on home screen or swiping down on first page of home screen.
• spotlight can perform many useful tasks such currency conversions , calculations.
• adds support proactive assistant, recognizes , tasks based on info. example, if invitation shown in mail, automatically added calendar app.

improvements ipad experience:

• two apps viewable on screen @ time in split view, or slide over
• support floating picture-in-picture video while doing other tasks.
• folders on ipad use 4x4 layout rather 3x3.
• redesigned notification centre view when in landscape. (see images here)
• support hardware keyboard shortcuts.
• support alt tab / cmd tab.

performance , stability enhancements:

• extends battery life of ios devices hour.
• minimizes ios update file size 1.3 gb.
• improves performance on ios devices utilising metal api throughout ios.
• reduced touch latency sixty milliseconds less thirty milliseconds.

security:

• touch id devices use 6-digit passcode default, though 4-digit option still available alongside options passcode custom number of digits , alphanumeric passcode.
• adds 2-factor authentication icloud on ios
• adds support add ikev2 vpn directly in settings without need 3rd party app.

apple developers – ios 9.0 sdk :

• support swift 2.0.
• replaykit
• allows recording gameplay in background enable sharing of short video clips of gameplay.
• gameplaykit.
• model i/o.
• support text input notification actions in 3rd party apps.
• search extension.
• mapkitaccess 3d flyover view.
• access traffic data.
• researchkit ipad support.
• homekitsupport additional devices.
• predefined sceneswake up
• leave home
• arrive home
• bed
• test on device.
• predictive touch.
• 3d touch
• live photos
• quick reply

other:

• print preview screen. allows view pages, select pages print, , print in black , white.
• you can save visual voicemails voice memos.
• added confirmation dialog when app attempts open app.
• support right-to-left languages.
• flight status , previews.
• 3d touch can used text section on iphone 6s , iphone 6s plus.

enterprise:

• dep (device enrolment program) support added 26 countries.
• new device restriction options
• screen recording
• automatic app downloads
• icloud photo library
• keyboard shortcuts
• modify device name, passcode, wallpaper
• news
• pair apple watch

accessibility:

• speak selection , speak screen can use siri voice.
• ability customise assistivetouch menu.
• support hardware keyboard stickykeys, key repeat , slow keys.
• ability show uppercase keys or case correct keys.
• ability disable vibrations.
• ability disable shake undo.

 

i added notification center part information regarding ipad landscape modus , usage of separate widget category. see topic regarding feature here.

i'm not on beta myself therefore i'm wondering if know if can sort apps in app store app on e.g. date on iphone , on ipad no matter in tab are. think can see specific sorting features in 1 or 2 tabs (hitlist, discover think, don't have ipad me right confirm).

 

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