Apple released the latest OS version "iOS 4" for iPhone/iPod touch on the 22nd.
The update will be iTunes 9 released on June 17th.A PC with 2 installed is required, and updates can be performed free of charge.Compatible products are iPhone 3G/3GS and iPod touch.However, for multitasking functions, the functions corresponding to the model may be limited depending on the model, such as not supporting multitasking in iPhone 3G and the latest third -generation iPod touch.
IOS 4 will be installed on the new smartphone "iPhone 4" to be released on June 24.iOS 4 for iPad is scheduled to be available this fall.
■ Compatible with multitasking.IPOD functions such as creating the main body playlist are also enhanced
| iPhone 3GSにiOS4を適用 |
iOS 4 is a major version upgrade with more than 100 new features.The biggest feature is that in the case of iOS 4 compatible applications, multitasking is possible, and multiple applications can be switched instantly.For example, it is possible to push notifications and messages to apps that support the push function and local notification, and the app tasks are completed in the background.
The application side is also required to use the multitasking function.Call multitasking operation by double -clicking the home button, and select any app.If you press the icon of the app, a display will promote the end in the upper left of the icon, so you can end by pressing that part.The Radiko app is not currently compatible with multitasking.
In addition, the user can set the wallpaper on the home screen, and it is equipped with a folder function that manages the app.Drag and drop can be organized in a folder by drag and drop, such as each genre, and can manage up to 2,160 apps at once.
Select any app icon and overlap with other apps to automatically generate folders.Since the name of the created folder is also possible, apps in the same genre can be integrated and managed.
| マルチタスクに対応。ホームボタンダブルクリックで各タスクを呼び出せる | アプリ長押しでマルチタスクを終了 | フォルダ機能に対応 |
The "iPod" function of music/video playback has also been enhanced.It is now possible to create playlists from the main unit.You can set the playlist name and edit the song order.
| 本体内でのプレイリスト作成に対応 | 曲を選んでプレイリストを作成。名称の設定や曲順の編集などもiPhoneだけで行なえる |
| マルチタスクに対応。ホームボタンダブルクリックで各タスクを呼び出せる | ビデオ撮影機能はタップでピントあわせが可能に |
Furthermore, in the video shooting function, the display can be focused on any location by tapping the display during shooting.
The still image shooting function is also equipped with a digital zoom function of 5 times.In addition, it is equipped with a mode that displays the shooting photo based on the location information, and a function to display it separately by the people in the picture in cooperation with the iPhoto of the Mac.In the past, when the camera or screenshot (home button+power button) was pressed while connecting earphones, the shutter noise did not sound.However, in iOS 4, even during music playback, the shutter sound has been changed from the main speaker.
■ Electronic books and emails are also greatly enhanced
| iBooksに対応 |
It also supports the e -book app "IBOOKS", and the iPhone application has been released on the App Store on the same date.
The email function is also enhanced.All email account messages can now be displayed in one receiving box.It is also possible to organize messages with threads and open email attachments from other companies' apps.It also supports SMS/MMS message search.
The Bluetooth keyboard is also supported, and the keyboard can be entered on the iPhone.In addition, there is also a spell check function such as e -mail and memo, and a function to present applications to friends and family via e -mail.
The lock function for the screen orientation is also newly installed, and the direction of the vertical/horizontal position can be fixed.After double -clicking the home button, transition to the left screen and select a rotating lock icon to fix the vertical/horizontal screen.For example, in the past, when lying down with Safari while lying down, the gyro sensor may detect movement and change the direction without permission.Web browsing as fixed is possible.
| 画面向きのロック機能を新搭載 | メール機能も強化 |
In addition, many functions have been enhanced, such as stabilizing wireless LAN connections and enhancing privacy protection functions of location information.
The main functions and corrections of iOS 4 published by Apple are as follows.
*1 iPhone 3GS、iPhone 4、iPod touch(第3世代)が対応*2 iPhone 3/3GS、iPhone 4が対応