New Apple Intern shows ideas for Notification Centre tweaks
University of Georgia student Jan-Michael Cart has posted a video demonstrating his ideas for tweaking the UI, particularly around Notification Centre in iOS5, adding some rather worthwhile implementations that have managed to get him hired as a UI/UX Design Intern at Apple.
Apple confirms iOS5 battery problems, fix on the way in iOS 5.0.1
Apple have gone out and confirmed to All Things D that there is, infact, a battery draining issue with the recent release of iOS5.
"A small number of customers have reported lower than expected battery life on iOS 5 devices," Apple said in a statement. ""We have found a few bugs that are affecting battery life and we will release a software update to address those in a few weeks."
iOS5 review
Whereas the iPhone 4 strengthened the brand with its ultra-crisp, bright HD display, multi-tasking capabilities, front and rear facing cameras and much improved A4 processor; the 4S, however great it may be (that you hate and love at the same time), is relying heavily on the integral strength of its operating system. Without question, iOS5 is the star of the show this time round.
iCloud website goes live ready for iOS5
It's limited to 'Find My iPhone' at the moment; but the iCloud website has gone live in preparation for the imminent launch of iOS5.
As you can see above, the interface is very much a giant, browser-based set of iPhone app icons. It looks enticing; but it's a catch-22.