Apple’s new iPhone OS may pose issues for users with older phones

Jenn Baluch

Apple decided to make an upgrade for newer versions of their iPhones, iPods and iPads. They wanted to make it similar, useful and enjoyable, but still feel instantly familiar.

When iOS 7 was launched on Sept. 20, new features such as a control center and air drop were introduced.

These new features have resulted in better multitasking, enhancing apps, and making shortcuts to every day tools such as the flashlight, timer, calculator and camera.

The new upgrade has a few updated features for the camera. Filters are now included with the camera, and a square photo option, which can be used for an Instagram photograph.

They also have a system for the camera that sorts images by date and location; this is a new option for folders.

If one decides to upgrade, they should make sure their phone is backed up.

There have been phones that were completely wiped clean of everything that was not backed up. Once upgraded, if one does not like the iOS 7 they can not turn back to a previous operating system.

ASU student Hunter Griffith said, “It takes a while to get used to, but I find all the new features helpful.”

Many people want to wait until a updated version of iOS 7 comes out to let apple work out all the little bugs.

Lindsay Nahs, a student at Chandler Gilbert said, “It’s very user friendly and easy to use.”

Older iPhones, such as the 4 will slow down, and the battery life may suffer.

This system was designed for the newer versions of iPhones.

Nahs said, “It improves everything on the phone.”

If one decides they are going to update immediately, they should be ready for some risks involved with this brand new system.

  • Mesa Legend Staff

    These are archived stories from Mesa Legend editions before Fall 2018. See article for corresponding author.

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