iOS 7 launch date announced
iOS 7, the latest version of Apple’s mobile operating system, will be launched on 18 September 2013 and be available as a free download for owners of supported devices.
This is according to Apple’s Craig Federighi, who was speaking to media at a special event at the Apple campus on Tuesday, 10 September 2013.
Apple previously highlighted a slew of features for iOS 7, such as:
- Control Centre: providing frequently used controls and settings by swiping up from the bottom of the device from anywhere, including the lock screen.
- Multitasking: revamped app switcher, background update scheduling learns from usage; apps are already updated when you tap on its notification.
- Safari: updates to the interface and Reading List.
- AirDrop: share files between devices.
- Photos: revamped interface, automatically organises images into “Moments”.
- Siri: new interface, male voice, adjust settings like brightness, search Wikipedia and Twitter.
- iOS in the car: iOS will be integrating with a number of car manufacturers, including Honda, Mercedes, Chevrolet, Kia, Hyundai, and Ferrari.
- Auto-updating apps: App store updates apps automatically in the background.
- Music app: revamped user interface.
- iTunes Radio: music streaming service.
In its press release accompanying the original announcement, Apple said that the update to iOS 7 would be available for free for the iPhone 4 and later, iPad 2 and later, iPad mini and iPod touch (fifth generation), warning that some features may not be available on all products.
iOS 7 5-phone press shot
Apple Inc CEO Tim Cook speaks about the new iOS7 software during Apple Inc’s media event in Cupertino, California September 10, 2013.
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