It has always been a tradition
for the smartphone giant Apple to keep its goods to the company alone. One
might even say they are a lot like BlackBerry at that particular facet because
both had something original that no other tech giant possessed and held close
for quite a period of time. And for this reason, every time Apple launches its
latest operating system after testing the software on their newest flagship, it
does the same experimentation with their previous versions.
It is still remains a question
what makes people grab onto Apple like it is the last fruit in the tree, but it
is common knowledge that Apple adds only but a little to their flagship
devices. If anything, there’s only but a slight tweak in the capabilities of
the OS and a couple of built-in apps that enhances the smartphone experience.
Nevertheless, there’s just something about Apple that distinguishes it from all
other mobile phones, and it might
not be the operating software after all. Why? Well, its latest iOS 7 has been
nothing but amazing for the iPhone 5, 5S, and 5C users. Will it be the same for
its latter versions, like maybe the iPhone 4?
Before the release of iOS 7,
Apple raised the flags for its iOS 6 that boasts two exceptional built-in apps,
allowed for retrieving essential documents like loyalty cards, admission
tickets, and etcetera through its Passbook app, and an upgraded personal
assistant in the form of Siri that enabled reservations and give updates on
your favourite social networking sites and detailed reviews on movies and
sports. These are just but a few of its features.
As tradition, this iOS version
was experimented on the oldest iPhone flagship, the iPhone 3GS, that supported
the operating system. With no derogatory, iPhone 3GS was able to run the
previously mentioned features that only the iOS 6 owned then. Apple users with
the 3GS in hand became happy.
Now we’ve been introduced to the
iOS 7, with its revamped user interface and notable improvements to the
operating system’s overall functionality. This time, the iOS 7 can support versions
iPhone 4 to the latest flagship devices – iPhone 5S and 5C – and then iPod
Touch (5th generation), iPad 2, iPad (3rd and 4th
generation), and the iPad Mini. To continue the tradition, the iOS 7 was tested
on the iPhone 4 and here’s what was disclosed:
1. Some
of the best features of the iOS 7 are inaccessible to the iPhone 4. It’s either
the hardware or the system-on-chip that holds back the precious device from
delivering these features to the highest grade. The iPhone 4 just isn’t cut out
for them. These features will include:
·
3D Flyover (Maps)
·
Panorama mode/Filters in the Camera
·
AirPlay Mirroring
·
Siri
·
AirDrop
·
Graphical effects (translucency effects, live
wallpapers, and the parallax effect on the Home screen)
2. The
hardware integrated to the iPhone 4 is weaker and slower than the A5, A6, and
A7. This is also the reason why the graphical effects are dismissed with the
iPhone 4. Nevertheless, the updated apps, Control Center, security updates,
APIs, and other technologies are available.
3. Applications
run with the iOS 7 are approximately a second and a half slower for the iPhone
4. This is due to the long-duration animations that iOS 7 utilizes.
4. As
for the battery life, there is a slight decrease in the duration-about eleven
minutes or so-but unnoticeable all the same. Better ready a portable charger to refresh those lost
eleven minutes.
In conclusion, installing the iOS
7 to your iPhone 4 might not be a good idea after all especially when you’re
after the quick-paced processing power Apple’s operating systems are known for.
I could suggest you get yourself an iPhone 5 or any of the newest flagship smartphones
if you so wish to acquaint yourself with the iOS 7. Laters!
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