It’s official now, iOS 7 GM download links will go live today on the Dev Center, as verified by Apple at their media event. first revealed back at this year’s WWDC in June, iOS 7 is now ready for public consumption having reached GM stage, and will publicly become available to compatible iPhone, iPad and iPod touch gadgets from September 18th.
Apple has made lots of modifications to its renowned mobile software this time around around, with the visible being the revamped user interface. Skeuomorphism will soon become a distant memory thanks to Jony Ive’s grand redesign, which sees flat shapes and clean lines throughout.
After several betas, the software is ready for prime time, and because iOS 6 was shrouded in debate thanks to the dire specify of the Maps app — something that required CEO Tim cook into a public apology — Apple will be hoping the most recent and greatest version releases without so much as a hitch.
As well as the aesthetic overhaul, iOS 7 brings a plethora of new and exciting features. among them is the manage Center, enabling individuals to easily toggle core functionality like Wi-Fi and Bluetooth without having to speak with the settings app.
Folders, which first came into play together with iOS 4, have also been extended, enabling individuals to add numerous much more than the rather stingy maximum of twelve apps. The days of needing several folders to hold a large collection of games are now over, and with typically smoother animations, those with compatible gadgets have plenty to look forward to.
For more, check out our comprehensive post on all the new iOS 7 features which we did back when it was first revealed at WWDC.
iOS 7 will only work for particular iPhone, iPad and iPod touch devices. as of September 18th, those wanting to update their software will need to be in ownership of an iphone 4 or newer, iPad 2 or newer, or the fifth-generation, newest model of the iPod touch. So if you’re rocking an iphone 3GS or older, iPod touch fourth-gen or older, or the original iPad, you’ll need to upgrade your hardware to delight in some of the previously mentioned iOS 7 benefits. check out the iOS 7 compatibility chart for iPhones, iPads and iPod touches.
We’ll keep you informed on the release of iOS 7 GM whenever it goes live today on the Dev Center, so stay tuned to our coverage here at Redmond Pie!
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