iOS 5

3 Jul 2014

iOS 5, code-named Telluride, was introduced by Apple during the WWDC 2011 keynote on June 6 and shipped on October 21. Tentpole features included Notification Center, Newsstand, Reminders, iMessage, Siri, integration with iCloud, and more. iOS 5.1, code-named Hoodoo, was released on March 7, 2012. The last version, iOS 5.1.1 was released on May 7, 2012.

iOS 5 review

Rene Ritchie 9 years ago 143

Complete review of Apple's iOS 5 software update for iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad iOS 5 is perhaps Apple's most audacious update since iOS 2, which introduced nothing less than the App Store and MobileMe. The features are almost an embarrassment of riches, including unobtrusive Notifications, the carrier-consternating iMessage, Twitter integration, a location aware Reminders app, and...

Mastering iOS

Take full control over your iPhone's visuals, gestures, and more

Joseph Keller 3 days ago

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Swipe and pinch and slide

Take your iPad to the next level with Slide Over and Split View

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uptake

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Stephen Warwick 4 days ago 2

New Sensor Tower data says that 15% of U.S. iPhone users have installed the most popular widget apps on their iPhones since September.

iOS 14

Apple to push controversial advertising privacy features despite opposition

Stephen Warwick 4 days ago 4

Apple has said it will proceed with controversial plans to implement increased privacy measures for ad tracking, despite staunch opposition from the likes of Facebook.

Ready to rock!

Apple releases iOS 14.2.1 with fixes for MMS bugs and more

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Apple has released iOS 14.2.1 for iPhone with a few important bug fixes.

Secure all the things

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Set it and forget it

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Mastering Home screen

Master your way around the Home screen on your iPhone or iPad

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Do you know how to use everything on the Home screen on iPhone and iPad? Here's all you need to know!

Mastering the Home screen

Here's what you need to know to keep your Home screen organized

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Organizing your Home screen can make a big difference on your iPhone. Learn How right here!

Beta time has come again

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Mastering the Home screen

Start mastering your Home screen with these simple tips

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Master Photos

Here's everything you need to know about the Photos app on iPhone and iPad

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Want to master the Photos app on iPhone or iPad? Here's everything you need to know!

Attention!

Get everyone's attention by using your iPhone, or HomePod as an Intercom

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Your iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, and HomePods now work as an Intercom thanks to iOS 14.2 and watchOS 7.1! Here's how to get everyone's attention in the home with just a shout.