Heads up: iOS7 update for iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch released later today

[tarasis]

Just thought I'd give a heads up that a massive update is being released later today which will bring some massive UI changes to all of the default apps (including icons) and will herald in a swathe of updates for other apps as they update to take a similar clean look.

http://www.apple.com/ios/whats-new/ has a list of some of the visible changes

http://www.businessinsider.com/ios-6-versus-ios-7-apps-2013-9?op=1 has a side by side difference of various apps on the iPhone

I've been running it for 3 months now on my phone and iPad and overall its a nice upgrade, though slightly sluggish on an iPhone 4. There are still a few rough edges on it and I don't like all of the changes (I prefer some of the older icons and app looks) but I think a number of devs will draw a line in the sand soon and say they are only supporting iOS 7 and upwards rather than iOS 6 and upwards. Particularly with Apple quietly turning on a new feature which means that if you go to download an app that isn't compatible with your current OS or hardware, it will offer you the last compatible version.

I should add that my wife doesn't like the new look though she has kind of got used to it.

[Kimmyh]

Thanks Rob. Will look at the links.

[kmw]

Thanks for the insight

[tarasis]

A very thorough iOS 7 review

http://arstechnica.com/apple/2013/09/ios-7-thoroughly-reviewed/

Well worth a read before you update.

Also iTunes 11.1 has now been released with support for iOS 7.

[tarasis]

Updated ipad user guide

https://itunes.apple.com/gb/book/ipad-user-guide-for-ios-7/id709634245?mt=11

[tarasis]

It's out now though the servers are being somewhat slammed at the moment. If you get errors try again later.

[gertbysea]

I am having no problem downloading the updates today. Working on number 5 of six devices. The Mac was the  quickest. The phones second and the iPads the longest.

You will find the new operating system colourful and challenging but fun. Some reading will be required.

Thank you Tarsis for the links.

Here is another http://www.news.com.au/technology/smartphones/things-you-didn8217t-know-about-ios-7-apple8217s-new-operating-system/story-fn6vihic-1226722793040

Gert

 

[BeezeeBee]

Thanks Rob.

I was a bit hesitant to update earlier. Will read up your links

[jeninwa]

Thanks Rob and Gert for the links updating my iPhone now, going to take awhile has 5 hrs remaining.

[gertbysea]

There  is no hurry to do it now . If you wait a few days it won't take so long everyone. It will take a bit of time after downloading to re set every bl**dy thing and every bl**dy thing does need resetting.

Judy it does not apply to you as you have the iPad one .

I do like the fresh look of it and lots of new ringtones to play with.

Of course every app will need updating . Cyber space is going nuts. The clouds will be weeping.

Gert

[BeezeeBee]

God tip, Gert. I'll wait.

[droverjess]

LOL Gert!

[judydawn]

I haven't been taking any notice of this thread but when I did read it, it totally confused me.  If it is for iPads too Gert then why does it not affect me too please? I haven't clicked on any links.

[gertbysea]

Yes it is a new operating system for all apple products including Macs , phones! iPads! and iPods.

The iPad  one is not upgrade able so you are safe from the trauma Judy.

Gert

[judydawn]

Thanks Gert.