Unlike the more recent iOS updates, Apple will be focusing on
stability and optimization in the next major update to its mobile
operating system iOS.
Apple's iOS 9 will focus more on stability and optimization than new features, enthusiast site 9to5mac.com reported.
"While stability is normally 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," it said.
Codenamed "Monarch," iOS 9 is due later this year, and will feature "under-the-hood improvements," the site said.
Quoting its sources, it said 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 also try to keep
the size of the OS and updates manageable, especially for owners of
iPhones, iPads and iPhone touches with 16GB storage.
THe site 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.
Meanwhile, 9to5mac said it is not immediately clear if iOS 9 would be limited to relatively recent 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," it said. — Joel Locsin/TJD, GMA News
source: gmanetwork.com
