Features of iPhone OS 5.1

The new iPhoneOS 5.1 has generated hype in the market with some innovative new features that hasn't been seen in any mobile before and predicted to change the way of mobile using via the new operating system. Along with many new creative apps like iMessage and Siri the iPhone OS5.1 is probably the most demanding and advanced mobile operating system available till date. The Enterprise Features of iPhone OS is equally appealing to the business purpose users that can help them in managing their business with ease and improve mobile interfacing experience.

One of the most important factor, data protection in the iPhone Os 5.1 is handled with extra attention, along with the previous security features of prior iPhone 3G & 3GS that allows to use a passcode for encryption email messages & attachments, the new API from the iPhone OS 4.3.3 allows developers to integrate a master password protection in their created apps that will prevent unauthorized access to any important document even if the iPhone is used by any other person due to any mishap.

The latest version of iphone os has an excellent feature of wireless distribution of application from any enterprise to their employee's iPhone. That means a similar LAN type connection which allows data transfer and application sharing management for a pyramid hierarchy over wireless transfer protocol from a single iPhone to many others without connecting to any computer. The data shared in any app can be modified and updated in a batch upon user's or sender's request.

Here are list of iphone 0s5.1 features:

• Initial release on iPad (3rd generation).
• Re-release of the Wi-Fi only model of iPad 2 (iPad2,4).

• App Store

• App Store download limit over 3G increased from 20 to 50 MB.

• Clock

• "Sleep iPod" function in clock application changed to "Stop Playing", this function also works for applications other than Music.

• Camera

• Redesigned Camera app (iPad).
• Camera shortcut on lock screen now always present, and has a new slide-up gesture to activate (iPhone and iPod Touch 4th generation only).
• Camera face detection now highlights all detected faces (iPhone 4S & iPad (3rd generation) only.

• General

• License column added under the About menu.
• Improved Location Services.

• Maps

• Minor UI changes in Maps.

• Music

• Fixed slowdown when changing to landscape (Cover Flow) in Music app.
• Shake-to-shuffle bug fix, which previously caused the Music app to freeze.
• Smart playlists bug fix.
• Genius Mixes and Genius playlists for iTunes Match subscribers.
• Podcast controls for playback speed and a 30 second rewind (iPad).

• Network

• Baseband updates for some devices.
• Carrier updates (e.g. AT&T 12.0, Verizon 12.0).
• 4G icon shown when on AT&T's HSPA+ network (iPhone 4S only)
• Fixes iPhone 4S support for Caller ID Name Display (on supported carriers – e.g. Rogers & Fido in Canada).
• Possible fix to Outgoing Call No Audio (OCNA) issue.^{[citation needed]}
• Restores the 3G switch on iPhone 4S

• Phone

• Combined Voice/Data Roaming Switch on iPhone.

• Photos

• Photos can now be deleted from Photo Stream.

• Safari

• Safari address bar now has "Go to this address" instead of a blank bar;
• Bookmarks list no longer automatically displayed on browser opening if there are no open pages in Safari.

• Security Updates

• A string format exploit in an application named racoon that allowed executing unsigned code at boot-up is fixed.
• An ROP exploit that allowed executing payloads vnimage is now fixed.
• A flaw that was executed by mounting a maliciously crafted disk image and may lead to a device shutdown or arbitrary code execution is now fixed.
• A logic issue with debug system calls that could bypass sandbox restrictions is fixed.
• Webkit security updates.
• A format string vulnerability existed in the handling of racoon configuration files (VPN) is now fixed.
• CFNetwork security updates.

• Siri

• Enhanced Siri dictation support during text input "on supported devices" (iPhone 4S in 2011, The New iPad [unofficially the iPad 3] in 2012).^[77]
• Japanese language support for Siri (availability may be limited during initial rollout).

• Video

• Audio for TV shows and movies on iPad optimized to sound louder and clearer.

• Other

• Setup Assistant bug fix.
• Attempts at fixing battery life; results are mixed.^[78][79]
• Bluetooth status bar indicator bug fix.
• Improved Assistive Touch.
• Fixed bug that allowed nested folders (folders within folders), including Newsstand.
• Fixed bug that caused stuck keys on Apple Bluetooth Keyboards during wakeup from low power states.
• Redesigned fonts for few non-Latin languages

An advanced mobile management device will improve the experience the iPhone users via the new operating system that can be integrated with third-party solutions to wirelessly configure and update settings on iPhone and observe conformity with business policy, even swab or lock managed iPhone devices if necessity arises.

There will be new unified Inbox, combining Inbox from different email service providers by Microsoft ActiveSync with Exchange server 2010 providing further accessibility. Furthermore, the VPN access will be available with SSL protection for safer access with enterprise resources in iPhone Os5.1.

The new apple iPhone OS5.1 thus provides a whole new set of enterprise features with safety and mobility to enhance handling experience for enterprise users. Description: Features of iPhone OS 5.1 Rating: 4.0 Reviewer: Unknown ItemReviewed: Features of iPhone OS 5.1