The latest version of Apple's mobile operating system which powers the
iPhone & iPad, iOS 10, has suffered issues during its launch.
Millions of users were quick to access the free update when it became
available, however there have been mixed reports on social media, with some
users reporting their smartphones & tablets crashing, with only a connection
to a computer via USB fixing the issue, some have claimed.
Apple issued a statement confirming a "brief issue with the software update
process affecting a small number of users during the first hour of
availability", but this had now been fixed.
The free upgrade includes a variety of new features, including an
overhauled Messages app with more emojis and animations, a new notification
system for the lock screen and virtual assistant Siri being able to
integrate into more apps.
The update is compatible with the iPhone 5 or newer, or the iPad mini 2 or
newer.
Having been first revealed at the tech giant's developer conference in June,
iOS 10 also sees more artificial intelligence implanted into the software,
with the Photos app now better able to identify and show you photos in your
library based on time, location, people and even the items in them.
The iOS keyboard has been given a similar intelligence boost, Apple says,
and is now able to better understand context as you type, including showing
you a snapshot of your calendar as you discuss making plans with contacts.
The firm's Apple Music has also been redesigned as part of the update,
having been criticised for being confusing when it launched last year.
The new software will also come built in to the new iPhone 7, which along
with the larger 7 Plus will go on sale tomorrow after being announced in San
Francisco last week.
