iOS 5 for iPhone, iPod touch and iPad Released for Download

The most anticipated software update for iDevices, namely iPhone, iPod touch and iPad has been released at around 10 AM PST, October 12th, 2011, a date as promised by Apple. iOS 5 brings over 200 new features and enhanced functionalities to the iOS mobile devices, including the Notification Center, iMessage, iCloud support and PC Free, and it’s the prerequisite to enjoy iCloud.

 

 

iOS 5 is now available for download and update directly through iTunes. There is no OTA (over the air) update yet. Only after upgrading to iOS 5 then the future update may be delivered via OTA.

To get the update now, connect iPhone, iPad or iPod touch to iTunes via USB, and click on “Check for Updates” in the device’s information screen.

iOS 5 is available for iPhone 4S, iPhone 4, iPhone 3GS, iPad 2, iPad, iPod touch (4th generation) and iPod touch (3rd generation).

iOS 5 Direct Download Links

iPhone 4S: iPhone4,1_5.0_9A334_Restore.ipsw
iPhone 4 (GSM): iPhone3,1_5.0_9A334_Restore.ipsw
iPhone 4 (CDMA -Verizon): iPhone3,3_5.0_9A334_Restore.ipsw
iPhone 3GS: iPhone2,1_5.0_9A334_Restore.ipsw
iPad 2 WiFi: iPad2,1_5.0_9A334_Restore.ipsw
iPad 2 GSM: iPad2,2_5.0_9A334_Restore.ipsw
iPad 2 CDMA: iPad2,3_5.0_9A334_Restore.ipsw
iPad: iPad1,1_5.0_9A334_Restore.ipsw
iPod touch (4th generation): iPod4,1_5.0_9A334_Restore.ipsw
iPod touch (3rd generation): iPod3,1_5.0_9A334_Restore.ipsw
Apple TV (2G): AppleTV2,1_4.4_9A334v_Restore.ipsw

iOS 5 Software Update Changelog

Notifications
Swipe from the top of any screen to view notifications in one place with Notification Center
New notifications appear briefly at the top of the screen
View notifications from lock screen
Slide the notification app icon to the right on the lock screen to go directly to the app
iMessage
Send and receive unlimited text, photo, and video messages with other iOS 5 users
Track messages with delivery and read receipts
Group messaging and secure encryption
Works over cellular network and Wi-Fi
Newsstand Automatically organizes magazine and newspaper subscriptions on Home Screen
Displays the cover of the latest issue
Background downloads of new issues
Reminders for managing to do lists Syncs with iCloud, iCal and Outlook
Location-based reminders when you leave or arrive at a location for iPhone 4S and iPhone 4Built-in support for Twitter Sign-in once in Settings and tweet directly from Camera, Photos, Maps, Safari and YouTube
Add location to any tweet
View twitter profile pictures and usernames in Contacts
Camera improvements for devices with cameras Double click the home button when device is asleep to bring up a camera shortcut on iPhone 4S, iPhone 4, iPhone 3GS and iPod touch (4th generation)Volume Up button to take a picture
Optional grid lines to line up shots
Pinch to zoom in the preview screen
Swipe to camera roll from preview screen
Tap and hold to lock focus and exposure, iPad 2 and iPod touch (4th generation) only support exposure lock
Photo improvements for devices with cameras Crop and rotate
Red eye removal
One tap enhance
Organize photos into albums
Mail improvements Format text using bold, italic, or underlined fonts
Indentation control
Drag to rearrange names in address fields
Flag messages
Mass mark messages as flagged, read or unread
Customize mail alert sounds
S/MIME
Calendar improvements Year view on iPad and new Week view for iPhone and iPod touch
Tap to create an event
View and add event attachments
Game Center improvements Use personal photos for your Game Center account
Compare your overall achievement scores with your friends
Find new Game Center friends with friend recommendations and friends of friends
Discover new games with custom game recommendations
AirPlay Mirroring for iPad 2 and iPhone 4SMultitasking Gestures for iPad Use four or five fingers to pinch to the Home Screen
Swipe up to reveal the multitasking bar
Swipe left or right to switch between apps
On-device setup, activation and configuration with Setup Assistant
Software updates available over the air without tethering iCloud supportiTunes in the CloudPhoto StreamDocuments in the Cloud
Apps and Books automatic download and purchase history
Backup
Contacts, Calendar, and Mail
Find My iPhone
Redesigned Music app for iPad
Hourly weather forecast
Real-time stock quotes
Wireless sync to iTunes
Keyboard improvements Split keyboard for iPadImproved autocorrection accuracyImproved Chinese and Japanese input
New Emoji keyboard
Personal dictionary for autocorrection
Optionally create keyboard short cuts for frequently used words
Accessibility improvements Option to light LED flash on incoming calls and alerts for iPhone 4S and iPhone 4Custom vibration patterns for incoming calls on iPhone
New interface for using iOS with mobility-impairment input devicesOption to speak a selection of text
Custom element labeling for VoiceOver
Exchange ActiveSync improvements
Wirelessly sync tasks
Mark messages as flagged, read or unread
Improved offline support
Save a new contact from a GAL service
More than 1,500 new developer APIs
Bug fixes

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