On the 18th of September, Apple released its much awaited iOS 7 software update as a free download. But before you update, here are five things you should consider:
1. BE SURE!
iOS 7 is the biggest change Apple has ever made to iOS and unlike previous updates, the changes in iOS 7 are mostly changes in design. Although the rumors of its 'flat' design weren't entirely accurate, iOS 7 is still a big change from iOS 6 and will definitely take some getting used to. App designs are far more minimalist with fewer real world references. Transparency and blurred backgrounds have taken the place of the grey linen background. Colors are far more vibrant and bright colors have been used less sparingly than before. While some may like the new design, there will be others who have been using iOS for a very long time and may not be comfortable with the changes. If you aren't sure about iOS 7, look it up in a little more detail on the Apple website and on other websites. Get a feel for the new design and decide whether or not to upgrade. Once you update to iOS 7, there's no going back to iOS 6. Well, there is, but it's a tedious and painful process. (as in Potential Loss of Data)
To get some idea of the depths of iOS 7, take a look at our screenshot gallery here:
iOS 7 Screenshot Gallery (65+ Photos and Counting)
2. Check Your Device Compatibility
As expected, not all devices are compatible with iOS 7. And even among the ones that are, you should note that the older devices (iPhone 4, iPad 2, etc) are likely to experience poorer performance with iOS 7 than newer devices. Moreover, some features of iOS 7 (AirDrop, translucency, etc) may not be fully compatible with the older devices.
3. App Developers will take time to update UI
Apple may have released iOS 7 with it's striking new changes, but app makers aren't necessarily going to update their apps to the new design immediately. Some apps such as Snapchat, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Evernote, etc have already been updated / will soon be updated but the same may not be said for all apps.
4. No Jailbreak for iOS 7 Yet
It is unlikely that a jailbreak will be released for iOS 7 anytime soon and there's no telling when, if ever, it will be released. So if you want a jailbroken device, you might want to keep clear of iOS 7 for a while.
5. BACKUP! (And Update)
Lastly, make SURE you backup your device before you update because if ever you wish to downgrade to iOS 6 and keep all your data, you will need to have a backup. It's also a good precaution in case anything goes wrong during the update. To backup, connect your device to your computer, open iTunes and click Backup.
To update directly from your phone, go to Settings > General > Software Update.
1. BE SURE!
iOS 7 is the biggest change Apple has ever made to iOS and unlike previous updates, the changes in iOS 7 are mostly changes in design. Although the rumors of its 'flat' design weren't entirely accurate, iOS 7 is still a big change from iOS 6 and will definitely take some getting used to. App designs are far more minimalist with fewer real world references. Transparency and blurred backgrounds have taken the place of the grey linen background. Colors are far more vibrant and bright colors have been used less sparingly than before. While some may like the new design, there will be others who have been using iOS for a very long time and may not be comfortable with the changes. If you aren't sure about iOS 7, look it up in a little more detail on the Apple website and on other websites. Get a feel for the new design and decide whether or not to upgrade. Once you update to iOS 7, there's no going back to iOS 6. Well, there is, but it's a tedious and painful process. (as in Potential Loss of Data)
To get some idea of the depths of iOS 7, take a look at our screenshot gallery here:
iOS 7 Screenshot Gallery (65+ Photos and Counting)
2. Check Your Device Compatibility
As expected, not all devices are compatible with iOS 7. And even among the ones that are, you should note that the older devices (iPhone 4, iPad 2, etc) are likely to experience poorer performance with iOS 7 than newer devices. Moreover, some features of iOS 7 (AirDrop, translucency, etc) may not be fully compatible with the older devices.
3. App Developers will take time to update UI
Apple may have released iOS 7 with it's striking new changes, but app makers aren't necessarily going to update their apps to the new design immediately. Some apps such as Snapchat, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Evernote, etc have already been updated / will soon be updated but the same may not be said for all apps.
4. No Jailbreak for iOS 7 Yet
It is unlikely that a jailbreak will be released for iOS 7 anytime soon and there's no telling when, if ever, it will be released. So if you want a jailbroken device, you might want to keep clear of iOS 7 for a while.
5. BACKUP! (And Update)
Lastly, make SURE you backup your device before you update because if ever you wish to downgrade to iOS 6 and keep all your data, you will need to have a backup. It's also a good precaution in case anything goes wrong during the update. To backup, connect your device to your computer, open iTunes and click Backup.
To update directly from your phone, go to Settings > General > Software Update.
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