IOS Development

iOS 1.x h4>



In the now quite distant in 2007 released the first iPhone with incredible at the time the operating system. She could boast original design interface, support for multi-touch, convenient mobile browser Safari, embedded Google Maps, and the best solutions and findings of the iPod.

iOS 2.x h4>

In 2008 he published iOS 2. It marked the beginning of an era of mass creating applications for the iPhone with the release of third-party developers SDK and launch App Store. Appears on the desktop icons and the iTunes AppStore.

iOS 3.x h4>

The third version of iOS in general looked the same as the second, but carried a lot of small improvements and changes. For example, there were push-notifications from third-party applications, parental controls, focus the camera by pressing the screen, the function of purchase applications, universal search, adapted for touch screen functions cut / copy / paste. Updated iTunes got the opportunity to acquire multimedia content with sending a smartphone or iPod Touch.

In sale the first iPad, which was installed iOS 3.2. The interface of the operating system has been adapted for the screen size, so application developers now have to create two versions for the iPhone and iPad.

iOS 4.x h4>

The fourth version of iOS has received an updated design in gray-blue tones, with a "flattened" elements. Introduced application FaceTime, the ability to create folders to better organize icons on the desktop, spell check, a single e-mail application. But the most important change was the introduction of multitasking. In version 4.1, there was an application Game Center, in 4.2.1 - AirPlay. In version 4.3 the opportunity to use the device as a WiFi-modem, AirPlay opened to third-party applications, and iTunes has become possible to share its content via WiFi. There are applications such as iMessage (instead of SMS), voice memos and compass, change the design of the bottom of the Quick Launch toolbar and desktop received a "wallpaper»:

iOS 5.x h4>

Interface design of the fifth version of the OS as a whole was similar to the previous one. Were redesigned interface Notification Center, iMessage, wireless settings page and iTunes sync via WiFi. But the loudest and interesting innovation has become a virtual assistant Siri.

iOS 6.x h4>

The new version of the iPhone has received a screen with different aspect ratio, so to add a number of desktop icons:



In connection with the conversion of Google's main rival, their mapping service was replaced by Apple Maps. With the implementation of this application there are many complaints about the large number of errors:



It was also possible application to view YouTube, improved Siri and Notification Center, FaceTime is optimized to work in the mode of the mobile Internet, as well as a number of minor changes and improvements.

iOS 7.x h4>

Apple significantly redesigned interface, making it a "flat" and schematic, in vector style.











Interface not only become flat was changed colors, appeared translucent blur background in menus and windows, animated backgrounds. Update a number of applications, including Safari, Siri, AirDrop, Camera. There is a new service iTunes Radio, designed to search for music.

iOS 8.x: rumors and guesses h4> The new version of iOS we will see only a 2 June but today the internet is full of rumors and speculation that awaits us. Consider the most credible of them.

Judging from the various screenshots, the interface is not subjected to change and will remain the same as in iOS 7.

Will significantly improve system performance, in particular the increased speed of execution and closing applications, reduced response time to user actions.

In the iPad will now be able to place on the screen simultaneously operating two applications:



Moreover, this mode can drag and drop objects (text, images, links) from one application to another.

In iOS will be integrated music recognition service Shazam, designed by the same name.

A new application Healthbook, which allows you to store a visual form all the information about the health of the owner and his athletic achievements. Well, the fashion for all kinds of fitness receptionists did not pass Apple side.





Much work has been done to improve the Apple Maps. Particular attention is paid to developers display quality of important objects like railway stations, bridges, airports and motorways. Reworked function Transit, who has previously worked completely unsatisfactory.



Notification Center will get a new, simplified structure, allowing easier navigation on the application.

Voice Recording Interface has been redesigned, it has become more convenient and understandable.

ITunes Radio service will become a separate application, with changes in the interface will be minimal:



It is possible that there will be 8 in iOS mobile version of the application TextEdit and Preview, with which you can view documents in iCloud.



On June 2, the portal will be conducted hi-tech.mail.ru online broadcast of the conference Apple Worldwide Developers Conference in 2014, so everyone will be able at the same time with the whole world know what this year prepared us brainchild of Steve Jobs.

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