iOS 5 has been released, iPhone and iPad users rejoice!

posted by Ray S.

Oct 12, 2011, 1:46 PM

iOS 5 has been released, iPhone and iPad users rejoice!

And... there it goes - Apple has finally released iOS 5 for owners of the iPad, iPad 2, iPhone 4, 3GS and soon, the 4S. A brand new Notification Center, Twitter integration, iCloud, iMessage, mail and Safari improvements, as well as many other new features are waiting for you behind that "Update" button in iTunes. A major software release? You bet! Stay tuned for our coverage of the new OS, while in the meantime, why don't you quickly refresh your memories reading our article on the new stuff that has made its way into the updated platform!

source: Apple

P.S. Psst, jailbreakers, it might be wise not to rush the update just yet...

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148. droidcandy13895

Posts: 16; Member since: Oct 12, 2011

if i get taco i may think of it

posted on Oct 13, 2011, 3:59 AM 0

145. 530gemini

Posts: 2198; Member since: Sep 09, 2010

Oh my goodness. Look at all these android fanboys trying so hard. Especially sniggly, hahahaha. The iOS5 is soooooo awesome, and you android fanboys are sooooo jealous. I won't be surprised to learn that some android fanboys might just get converted to switch to the iphone :)

posted on Oct 13, 2011, 3:41 AM 0

162. lolwut unregistered

jealous has nothing to do with it lol

posted on Oct 13, 2011, 11:18 AM 0

143. H unregistered

can i finally file transfer pictures, videos and music thru bluetooth to other bluetooth-enabled phones? can i finally customize my ringing tone??? duh....

posted on Oct 13, 2011, 3:18 AM 0

146. 530gemini

Posts: 2198; Member since: Sep 09, 2010

BT file transfer? That's soooooo a thing of the past. Icloud is the way to go baby :)

posted on Oct 13, 2011, 3:43 AM 0

160. vette21man

Posts: 351; Member since: Apr 06, 2011

Bluetooth x-fer between Android/iOS:http://bu.mp/ You can customize ring tones, but I agree, it is cumbersome. It's not simply downloading a file and calling it a ringtone, it's a process. Download the file, drag to iTunes, adjust play time to be

posted on Oct 13, 2011, 8:53 AM 0

139. droidcandy13895

Posts: 16; Member since: Oct 12, 2011

hey...Taco being an android fan i am on your opp side BUT as a human being i love u.....u sound so smart....u can even shut up our fella Snnigly(no offence mate)......opposite ends can meet sometimes....i know u r a girl....i have seen u (sorry for disclosing that) ....i really really like u

posted on Oct 13, 2011, 1:51 AM 0

140. Whateverman

Posts: 3295; Member since: May 17, 2009

Hhrugh??? Really?

posted on Oct 13, 2011, 2:08 AM 0

141. Sniggly

Posts: 7305; Member since: Dec 05, 2009

Lolwut?

posted on Oct 13, 2011, 2:12 AM 0

150. ledbetterp3

Posts: 467; Member since: Aug 31, 2011

Lol, tacos secret admirer?

posted on Oct 13, 2011, 6:05 AM 1

114. hawk62

Posts: 320; Member since: Nov 21, 2009

I had a problem too. Thought i lose everything but it worked out. I figured it was because i was jailbroken. But guess not

posted on Oct 12, 2011, 8:38 PM 0

112. Dave FL unregistered

Ps. Imessaging is cool. Cancelled my AT&T text plan saving ten bucks.

posted on Oct 12, 2011, 8:17 PM 0

111. Dave FL unregistered

Finally got the phones working. Checked Mac rumors forums and seems its a problem for many people on all iPhones and iPads they think because the install has to check with apple about 2/3 of the way thru, after the installer removes everything from the device. The only solution is to reboot phone/ pad and iTunes and try again and again due to busy apple servers. Seems the installer should leave your phone alone unless it's sure it can complete the upgrade install. That would only be common sense instead of freaking so many people out with disabled devices and bad installs.

posted on Oct 12, 2011, 8:13 PM 0

135. Sniggly

Posts: 7305; Member since: Dec 05, 2009

B-b-but Apple never screws up OS updates! :(

posted on Oct 12, 2011, 11:48 PM 0

106. taco50

Posts: 5506; Member since: Oct 08, 2009

iOS 5 and superior iPhone performance + cheaper iPhone + more carriers. Apple is going to choke the life out of android like a boa constrictor. This article is full of droidbots with excuses, but it doesn't change reality. When people have a choice they choose Apple. ON TOPIC: I've been using iOS 5 since noon and love it. Very smooth experience. I love the updates to email and calendar. Notifications are great. I'm excited about iCloud. I found out backing up apps goes against your 5gb limit so I'll back up only contacts, settings, calendar and pictures. Apps I can back up on my pc.

posted on Oct 12, 2011, 7:42 PM 0

120. remixfa

Posts: 14605; Member since: Dec 19, 2008

This article is full of droidbots with excuses, but it doesn't change reality. When people have a choice they choose Apple. --- taco is that why android grabs more market share than iOS every quarter? sells millions more phones? lol

posted on Oct 12, 2011, 9:05 PM 0

122. taco50

Posts: 5506; Member since: Oct 08, 2009

Let's see what happens now with a cheaper iPhone option and on 3 of 4 major carriers. I'm betting android market share will take a big dip.

posted on Oct 12, 2011, 9:34 PM 0

131. gallitoking

Posts: 4721; Member since: May 17, 2011

considering 1/3 of androids phones are free.. well...and that they have to replace every 3 months.. sure.. your theory is just about right...

posted on Oct 12, 2011, 10:11 PM 0

132. Sniggly

Posts: 7305; Member since: Dec 05, 2009

Taco, I know that this is a difficult concept for you to grasp, but people-regular, normal people, and not just techies- can and do prefer Android over iOS. I've dealt with them today. Just like there are people who like the iPhone no matter what alternatives exist, there are now loyal Android customers.

posted on Oct 12, 2011, 10:35 PM 2

133. taco50

Posts: 5506; Member since: Oct 08, 2009

Then why do you guys crap all over every Apple article trying to convince everyone android is better?

posted on Oct 12, 2011, 11:22 PM 0

134. Sniggly

Posts: 7305; Member since: Dec 05, 2009

Who says that's what my goal here is? I'm just here to express my opinions, and if someone else says something I believe to be glaringly wrong, then I step up then too. And especially when someone like you comes along and decides to be completely combative I indulge you because I like to argue. I mean, in the end it just comes down to which OS we each prefer. Did you know that if you didn't insist on insulting everyone and being a jerk all the time I'd like you? Sure, we disagree on some things, but you're passionate about this topic too, and you sometimes do post intelligent or factual comments. If you didn't get worked up over the idea that we Android guys dare post on Apple articles like these and crack jokes about Apple and the iPhone, you'd probably have a lot more fun here. You're a good guy/girl, Taco. I'd vouch for you if you'd only agree to join forces with me in stopping the hostility.

posted on Oct 12, 2011, 11:46 PM 0

144. 530gemini

Posts: 2198; Member since: Sep 09, 2010

@sniggly. So app developers aren't techies then? They prefer the iOS platform over android any day. Also, there is no study or census to prove your statement. Btw, using my ipad right now in landscape with the split keyboard. Sweet :)

posted on Oct 13, 2011, 3:37 AM 0

161. Sniggly

Posts: 7305; Member since: Dec 05, 2009

And I'm using my Atrix 4G, which you guys would insist is too buggy and crappy to use properly. If developers prefer iOS so much, why does Android Market keep catching up to the App store?

posted on Oct 13, 2011, 9:13 AM 0

105. 530gemini

Posts: 2198; Member since: Sep 09, 2010

Love iOS5. It's awesome. No bitter and hateful comments from android fanboys can change my jovial mood :) It's not like what you android fanboys say make a difference anyway, hahahahahaha

posted on Oct 12, 2011, 7:31 PM 0

103. ledbetterp3

Posts: 467; Member since: Aug 31, 2011

Sex...

posted on Oct 12, 2011, 6:47 PM 1

101. corporateJP

Posts: 2458; Member since: Nov 28, 2009

Ninja!

posted on Oct 12, 2011, 6:41 PM 0

96. Dave FL unregistered

Restored my 3GS "to factory settings", then restored last backup, just before the update. Now have several screens asking about turning Location services on, sign in to Apple store, asks for your birthday, agree to terms, taking a few minutes "to set up your Apple ID". All this done on the phone while iTunes just says "restoring iPhone apps" while the green progress bar moves. Same sequence of events as with my wifes. Asks to use iCloud or not... to allow dignostics to be sent... Says iPhone successfully set up, would you like to set a passcode now? Phone says its ready to use. unplugged & plugged back in. All of my unerased mail is gone, but the accounts are still there. New MUSIC icon insead of ipod, says no music, its in VIDEO folder. But its not. iTunes now says "Are you sure you want to stop restoring your iPhone? Only some of the contents were restored", despite the phone saying it was ready, which it wasnt. So I'll bite, and hit "Continue restore" button.. Now get " An error occurred while restoring this phone (-402xxxxxx). Exact same sequence of events as my wifes phone on her computer. Me thinks Apple has a rotten core on this update, at least for 3GS. Its trashed. Lot of work ahead. Now iTUnes says

posted on Oct 12, 2011, 5:11 PM 0

95. RandomTechie unregistered

Jeez some of these iOS vs Android wars can be passionate O_O Anyone else having trouble receiving the update? I keep on getting the 3200 error code =/

posted on Oct 12, 2011, 5:06 PM 0

91. Dave FL unregistered

WARNING! Be advised this trashed both my 3GS and my wifes 3GS, each on our own separate laptops. Then it trashed her apps, books and music on the phone completely and stuff in iTunes. I'm going thru the restore process now to try to go back to the 4.5 I think, it was on my phone. Had an error pop up, it was 4 digits that indicated it couldn't restore before it couldnt restore... makes sense. It was like 3804 or something. Also go a "couldn't contact Apple server " error. THis was 5 pm EDT on Wednesday 10/12. Good luck!