The next major version of Apple's mobile operating system, iOS 9, is already in the works at Apple's headquarters in Cupertino. We don't have many concrete details on iOS 9 yet, but rumors suggest the update may focus more on optimization and stability improvements rather than major design changes and new features. We're still expecting some changes, however. Siri improvements, a new San Francisco font, a HomeKit "Home" app, iPad split-screen multitasking, and transit directions may be added in iOS 9.
iOS 9 compatibility
- iPhone 7
- iPhone 6
- iPhone 6+
- iPhone 5s
- iPhone5c
- iPhone 5
- iPhone 4s
- iPhone 4
- iPad 2
- iPad 3
- iPad 4
- iPd mini
- iPad air
- iPod touch
Small iOS 9 download size
There are still plenty of iPhone and iPad users left behind in the transition from iOS 7 to iOS 8 simply because they don't have enough internal storage to make the update. These deprived 16GB phone and tablet owners need up to 5GB of free space to install iOS 8, and that means deleting precious apps, photos, videos and music. iOS 9 is expected to change this frustration, which has made paying for iCloud storage seem like a punishment. iOS 8.3 and iOS 8.4 beta are setting a good example with a slightly smaller footprint.
Button in App Switcher
App Switcher would be a lot better if there was a button in it. Instead of swiping all the running apps in order to close them, it would be really impressive if Apple allowed shutting them all with just a tap on the button.