After much rumour and speculation iOS 7 has finally landed. As with any big software update there have been mixed reviews, however there are some great changes to the platform.
Here is a rundown of the 16 things you didn't know iOS 7 could do.
1. Regular time stamps
One of the most frustrating features from the previous operating system was the irregular time stamps which featured in your messaging app. Now with iOS 7 every text is delivered with a time stamp next to it.
2. Toggles
Now instead of having to go into settings to change basic functions such as bluetooth, or tap into music to change your playlist, you are able to just swipe up to access a new control panel.
3. Someone annoying you? Block them
With iOS 7 Apple has finally introduced a way to block calls, texts and FaceTime-ing.
To block calls go to settings > phone > blocked.
To block text messages go to settings > messages > blocked.
To block FaceTime calls go to settings > FaceTime > blocked.
4. Siri searches for tweets
On top of your usual web searches, movie times and restaurant reviews, Siri now searches tweets and displays them within the Siri interface. Siri can now also display images from Google and Bing within its new interface.
5. Teach Siri to speak properly
Siri can be a little know-it-all, but her ability to pronounce basic words is sometimes a little lacking. Now you can call Siri out on her elocution issues and train her to pronounce her words correctly.
6. Tweets you may have missed
Within the Safari bookmark menu is a little @ symbol which, if you click on it, will display tweets from your Twitter feed that contain links. It's a great way to catch up on tweets you may have missed while you were busy having a life.
7. Bubble compass
If you find yourself lost, be it in the Rain Forest or the city, your saviour is Apple's Compass app. And now you'll be happy to know you can now also work out if you are on level ground. Swipe to the second page and the app contains a "bubble interface" which lets you measure whether a surface is level or not.
8. The Camera app
You can now take rapid shot photos by tapping the shutter button. The camera app also features a 'square' option which comes with built-in features so you can take photos designed for Instagram. You can also take photos while you're recording video, a feature which is very similar to a feature on HTC's Android phone.
9. New and improved photo gallery
Moving away from the previous ‘grid’ view, the photo app organises your photos into 'Moments' and 'Collections' which show images by day and location. The photo app also contains a 'Years' view which, as the name implies, shows you every picture you took over an entire year. If you hold your thumb over the collection of images you can preview individual photos and then jump right to them.
10. Wish yourself happy birthday
Tell your iPhone your birthday and it will send you a lovely message on the day, congratulating you on surviving another year of being alive, isn't that lovely.
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