Apple's iOS7: five features you won't complain about
The
fingerprint scanner may be rubbish but there are some new aspects of iOS7 that
definitely aren't
After the launch last week of iOS7, Apple's new operating system for i Phones and i Pads has been criticized for ugly wallpapers and a too-bright screen, while the new fingerprint security system has already been cracked by hackers. These snagging problems have overshadowed some of the real benefits of iOS7, Here are five of its best new features:
Change Siri's accent: She'll tell you a short story; she'll even have a go at
summing up the meaning of life. In fact there's little Siri - the iPhone's
digital assistant - won't do for her owner. Now with iOS7 it gets even better -
you can change Siri's settings to give her a Canadian, Australian or even a
United Kingdom accent, whatever that may be.
Built-in spirit-level: Apple has added a spirit level feature to iOS7, making it
the most DIY-friendly update yet. Coming as part of the compass app already
installed on the iPhone, it's ideal for those who like to orienteer and hang
doors simultaneously.
Flashlight: You should never fall up or down the stairs again. The
flashlight has often been a feature of the iPhone's competitors in the past –
now it has one too.
Unwanted numbers: iOS7 carries a feature that enables you to block unwanted
numbers from calling or texting you and it doesn't involve spending hours on
the phone to your network provider. So whether it's your ex-partner or those
PPI pests ruining your day, iOS7 can help.
Better weather: Apple has revamped the way iPhone users receive information
about the weather. The updated app carries new functionality, allowing the user
to study more detailed meteorological data such as humidity, chance of rain and
what the temperature 'feels like', as well as a 12-hour forecast.
What do you think?
