Before the release of the new iPhone model later this year, Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) will first release a new iOS 9 operating system.
This is always an important aspect of any calendar year for Apple, as
iOS is very much the foundation on which its mobile devices are built.
This is, of course, as well an acclaimed piece of software, delivering a
slick packages for the iPhone series which has led to it being a
market-leading smartphone.
But what improvements can Apple make in iOS 9? Here are some
suggestions for features that Apple fans would like to see included in
the software.
iOS 9 Features:
Homescreen
The Android operating system certainly has its fans, and Google Inc (NASDAQ:GOOG) (NASDAQ:GOOGL)
has worked hard to close the gap on iOS in recent years. One area that
it has dealt with extremely well is that of the homescreen, which can
appear a little cluttered on an iPhone. So Apple should look to improve
the layout of the homescreen when iOS 9 is released.
Themes
Another criticism of iOS, and indeed Apple in general, is that it is
not customizable enough. One example of this is the fact that the iOS
operating system gives users very little choice in terms of themes.
Apple could make a step forward with iOS 9 by offering users the
opportunity to effectively wind back iOS 9 to an earlier layout of the
operating system, as well as offering skins and themes with the
software.
Wallpaper timers
This is a common feature of other Apple operating systems, with most
people that utilize MacBooks and iMacs on a daily basis taking advantage
of this function. It seems certain that iPhone users would appreciate
seeing a different desktop wallpaper every day, and Apple should look to
include this functionality in iOS 9.
Night Mode
We often use our smartphones in different light conditions, so the
ideal operating system would react to this intelligently. It would not
be difficult to make a less potently bright operating system for
nighttime use, or even automatically enabling a dark mode at certain
hours of the day. This could also be user-defined in order to ensure
that it is convenient for each individual user. This would make
applications on the iPhone considerably more user-friendly.
Guest Mode
This is a feature already included in the recent Android Lollipop
release, and it is one that Apple should seriously consider including in
iOS 9. Having a guest mode when people ask you to look at your phone
off-the-cuff is essential, and hopefully Apple will develop this for the next iOS release.
Improved iTunes
ITunes has been criticized in recent years, and the quality of music
applications on the iPhone and contained within the iOS operating system
has not been universally acclaimed. With Apple previously having placed
such emphasis on the music playing capabilities of its devices, this
needs to improve with IOS 9.
Radio App Development
An AM / FM radio could also be included in the iOS 9 software as a
matter of course. This is frequently one of the most requested elements
of the IOS operating system which Apple has yet to respond to, so Apple
could please a lot of consumers by introducing it with IOS 9.
Audio Without Video
Nothing drains a smartphone battery more than watching video, yet
sometimes we need to hear the audio from the video without actually
watching the attendant visuals. Unfortunately, this currently requires
the video to run in the background on the iPhone, and this can suck the
battery of the handset very rapidly. Apple should introduce a feature in
iOS 9 which enables users to listen to audio from a video without
watching the video itself.
Improved Siri Functionality
Siri is already a highly regarded aspect of the iOS 9 portfolio,
but it would be even more useful and valuable if you could more easily
interact with other applications. Apple should ensure that the Siri
included in iOS 9 is more flexible than previous iterations of the
operating system.
News App
Another app that is frequently requested is a news application, which
would enable you to access the information currently happening in the
world which is most important to you. Apple certainly has the
capabilities of streaming desired content to users instantly, and this should be a major focus of iOS 9.
Split Screen Apps
Finally, there is more and more emphasis on and requirement for
smartphones to multitask. With this in mind, Apple should ensure that
iOS 9 supports split screen apps. Simply being able to run a one
application on a smartphone at any given time no longer cuts it, and
users need as many options in this area as possible.
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