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iOS 5

iOS 5 compatible devices

Device Name SOC Release Date
iPhone 4s A5 2011-10-14
iPod touch (4th generation) A4 2010-09-01
iPhone 4 A4 2010-06-24
iPod touch (3rd generation) APL2298 2009-09-09
iPhone 3GS APL0298 2009-06-19

Exploring iOS 5: What's New and Exciting?

Apple's iOS 5 introduces a host of new features and enhancements, making the iPhone and iPad experience even more robust. Here’s a closer look at the highlights:

Notification Center

iOS 5 introduces a unified Notification Center that consolidates all your alerts, including messages, emails, and app notifications, accessible with a simple swipe from the top of the screen.

iMessage

iMessage allows you to send free text messages, photos, and videos to other iOS users over Wi-Fi or cellular networks.

Newsstand

Newsstand organizes your magazine and newspaper subscriptions in one place, updating them automatically in the background.

Reminders

The new Reminders app helps you keep track of tasks and to-dos, with location-based alerts to remind you of tasks when you arrive at or leave a specific location.

Twitter Integration

Deep integration with Twitter lets you tweet directly from Safari, Photos, Camera, YouTube, and Maps with a single sign-in.

Camera and Photos Enhancements

The Camera app gets quick access from the lock screen, grid lines, and basic editing tools like crop, rotate, and red-eye removal.

PC-Free Setup

iOS 5 allows you to set up and activate your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch wirelessly, without the need for a computer.

iCloud

iCloud seamlessly syncs your photos, documents, and music across all your devices, and offers backup and restore capabilities.

Safari Improvements

Safari in iOS 5 includes Reader for distraction-free reading, Reading List for saving articles to read later, and improved tabbed browsing on the iPad.

Mail Enhancements

Mail now supports rich text formatting, flagging, and the ability to search the entire content of your messages.

iOS 5 brings a wealth of new features designed to enhance your device's functionality and user experience. Upgrade to iOS 5 and explore the latest innovations from Apple!