New operating system for Apple’s iDevices a worthwhile upgrade

Apple released iOS 5 this month, an update for iPhones, iPads and iPods that improves device speed and adds over 200 new features and enhancements. Anandtech.com has posted a comprehensive review of iOS 5 with screen shots and videos detailing some of the changes and new features.

One of the most notable improvements that comes with iOS 5 is access to iCloud – a synchronization and backup system. Photos, contacts, calendars and email with @me.com addresses sync between iCloud and multiple iDevices and PCs or Macs. iTunes Match will sync your music with the cloud. Daily automatic backups will allow the device information and settings to be restored to an existing or new device if needed. And future iOS updates will be automatically installed after iOS 5 is installed.

Would you like to print from your device? Printers that support AirPrint will show up automatically when you select “Print” on your iDevice. If your printer is not listed, there is 3rd party software that can be installed on a PC or Mac that is connected to a printer that enables printing from your iDevice.

To upgrade your iDevice to iOS 5 you need the latest version of iTunes installed on your computer, and all apps should be updated to the most current versions. After your device is connected to your computer with the supplied USB cable – iTunes should detect your device and prompt to download and install iOS 5.

If you need help updating your device, setting up the iCloud backup and syncing features, setting up printing or showing you the new iOS 5 features – give Mark at Computer Techs a call.