Apple iOS 9 News: What to Expect
The newest iteration of Apple's mobile operating system, iOS 9, is expected to unveiled in next week's Worldwide Developers Conference, the company's annual conference to be held in San Francisco. Codenamed "Monarch," iOS 9 will be announced at the conference and if Apple follows its usual software update schedule, will be publicly revealed in September.
A report in Tech Times presents a list of features that can be expected in the new OS. The list includes a new typeface for the OS, introduction of a new Smart Home app, optimization for older devices and stricter anti-jailbreaking measures. The report also notes that the new OS will be focusing more on "quality and stability" rather than introducing a slew of new features.
The typeface of the new OS will reportedly be changed from the existing Helvetica Neue, which has been in use since iOS 7, to the San Francisco font, which is what the Apple Watch is currently using. This is an apparent move to integrate the look of its newest product line with its existing product lines.
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In the 2014 WWDC, Apple introduced the HomeKit which allows users to "configure, control and communicate with smart home devices." In the coming WWDC, the new OS will feature a new Home app which helps users manage their connected home using their iOS devices.
The good news that the new OS may bring to older devices is that Apple is focusing on making sure that iOS 9 will be "more compatible" with devices that are using the older A5 processor such as the iPhone 4S and the first version of the iPad Mini. Recent iOS updates caused major problems with users of older devices because it slowed down the performance of their devices.
In terms of security, iOS 9 is expected to come with a new anti-jailbreaking feature called "Rootless," which inside sources say will "largely prevent jailbreaking activities." It is also said to "improve protection against malware and the security of the private data of users." This feature is expected to be "a heavy blow" to the jailbreak community on iOS.
