Apple’s iOS 9 to Focus on Stability, Optimization

Apple’s upcoming iOS 9 will be focusing more on stability and optimization in the next major update to its mobile operating system.

Site enthusiast 9to5mac.com reported that Apple’s iOS 9 will focus more on stability and optimization than new features.

Report said that while stability is an expected component in Apple software rather than a marquee feature, “the rapid pace of iOS releases and feature introductions has taken a toll on the operating system’s overall performance, recently leading to numerous complaints from long-time Apple users and regular customers alike.”

The site added that Codenamed “Monarch,” iOS 9 is due later this year, and will feature “under-the-hood improvements.”

It added that engineers are “putting a ‘huge’ focus on fixing bugs, maintaining stability, and boosting performance for the new operating system, rather than solely focusing on delivering major new feature additions.”

Apple will reportedly try to keep the size of the OS and updates manageable, especially for owners of iPhones, iPads and iPhone touches with 16GB storage.

9to5mac.com also noted Apple had featured a major new release of the iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch operating system each year since 2007, with major iOS changes as a reason to buy the new devices.

“If the iPhone 5c, original iPad mini, and fifth-generation iPod touch are discontinued by the end of 2015, all of Apple’s ‘currently available’ iOS devices would be using 64-bit A7, A8, and A9 processors. This could simplify iOS development for both Apple and third-party app developers,” the site said.

Source: GMA News Online