Finally, at Apple's Worldwide Developer Conference, the latest
version of iOS 6 was unveiled. The senior vice president of iOS Software
disclosed some of the main features of Apple's operating system that is
used to develop customized applications for Apple's smart devices such
as iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch. With more than 200 new features of iOS
6, there are tremendous opportunities for the apps developers to use the
SDK and build customized applications.
While most of the iOS developers focus on main features announced in the event, smart programmers would keep their eye on something that is unsung, untold and not so popular till now. Let it be enhanced Siri or 3D Apple Map, primary features of iOS 6 are known to everyone as the news spread viral over the internet. But let's discover something that is interesting and unique. You as an iOS 6 programmer can read between the lines and think out of the box.
Not so known iOS 6 features
Huge thesaurus: The cloud has grown. Though there are many dictionary applications, Apple made this easier with latest iOS 6 feature. The users can add personal multilingual dictionaries to iCloud so to have quick access.
Custom e-mail alerts: The users could put the messages in a new VIP mailbox before but in iOS 6 today, the users can alert themselves for the same. The feature includes custom e-mails for VIP mailbox and inbox accounts. However, the option of Do Not Disturb allows the smart phone to receive emails and messages without disturbing the user.
Reminder apps: One of the problems users faced in iOS 5 was inability to see the tasks those are not completed during the browsing. This has changed in latest iOS 6 as Apple endowed this reminder app with badges that display the application icon with a number (telling the user how many reminders are left) circled in red on top right corner of the screen.
Clock for iPad: iPad was kept away from this unique feature somehow as just iPhone had it before. Well, not anymore. The new mobile OS endows the iPad with an application of Clock that features alarm, world clock and timers. Furthermore, the users can choose songs from iTunes Library to play as an alarm.
Find My Friends: On a map, the users can find and discover iOS-owners and furthermore, using the power of Geofencing, the smart device can generate an alert when someone enters or leaves the zone. iOS developers can think about applications for offices and parents for various purposes. This latest iOS feature seems to be very useful for people who want to meet up or parents on outing with their kids.
Smart Bluetooth: This smart feature in iOS 6 creates instant connection with devices nearer to the user. The Bluetooth is available in the Preferences application and can be turned off or on right below the Wi-Fi and thus it helps users to save the battery.
Menu bar with vivid shades: Apple smart device will change the color matching what's happening in the background. For instance, if the user receives a call, the menu bar gets green or when the user becomes a personal hotspot it becomes blue. It's not certain that up to what level Apple allows iOS apps developers to use this feature but certainly, programmers can explore it more.
As said earlier, these latest features in iOS 6 bring a lot of opportunities for application developers. It then depends on the programmer's intellect and expertise to code customized apps for personal or professional use.
While most of the iOS developers focus on main features announced in the event, smart programmers would keep their eye on something that is unsung, untold and not so popular till now. Let it be enhanced Siri or 3D Apple Map, primary features of iOS 6 are known to everyone as the news spread viral over the internet. But let's discover something that is interesting and unique. You as an iOS 6 programmer can read between the lines and think out of the box.
Not so known iOS 6 features
Huge thesaurus: The cloud has grown. Though there are many dictionary applications, Apple made this easier with latest iOS 6 feature. The users can add personal multilingual dictionaries to iCloud so to have quick access.
Custom e-mail alerts: The users could put the messages in a new VIP mailbox before but in iOS 6 today, the users can alert themselves for the same. The feature includes custom e-mails for VIP mailbox and inbox accounts. However, the option of Do Not Disturb allows the smart phone to receive emails and messages without disturbing the user.
Reminder apps: One of the problems users faced in iOS 5 was inability to see the tasks those are not completed during the browsing. This has changed in latest iOS 6 as Apple endowed this reminder app with badges that display the application icon with a number (telling the user how many reminders are left) circled in red on top right corner of the screen.
Clock for iPad: iPad was kept away from this unique feature somehow as just iPhone had it before. Well, not anymore. The new mobile OS endows the iPad with an application of Clock that features alarm, world clock and timers. Furthermore, the users can choose songs from iTunes Library to play as an alarm.
Find My Friends: On a map, the users can find and discover iOS-owners and furthermore, using the power of Geofencing, the smart device can generate an alert when someone enters or leaves the zone. iOS developers can think about applications for offices and parents for various purposes. This latest iOS feature seems to be very useful for people who want to meet up or parents on outing with their kids.
Smart Bluetooth: This smart feature in iOS 6 creates instant connection with devices nearer to the user. The Bluetooth is available in the Preferences application and can be turned off or on right below the Wi-Fi and thus it helps users to save the battery.
Menu bar with vivid shades: Apple smart device will change the color matching what's happening in the background. For instance, if the user receives a call, the menu bar gets green or when the user becomes a personal hotspot it becomes blue. It's not certain that up to what level Apple allows iOS apps developers to use this feature but certainly, programmers can explore it more.
As said earlier, these latest features in iOS 6 bring a lot of opportunities for application developers. It then depends on the programmer's intellect and expertise to code customized apps for personal or professional use.
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