Apple iOS 9: Five New Features You Won't Find on iOS 8!

By Vijaykumar Meti

| Published: Friday, September 18, 2015, 23:59 [IST]

Apple rolled out its new version of its mobile operating system called as iOS 9. Apple devices that are capable of running iOS 8 are compatible to update the latest iOS 9. You can check the version of iOS on your device by navigating to Settings >> General and tab on About to check the iOS version.

The new iOS 9 runs on iPhone, iPad Touch and iPad lineups. It brings some major improvements and exciting features. Apple new iOS updates refines the company's vision of mobile computing. To give a better prospective of its new features we have compared the newer version with the iOS 8. Take a look at the slider below to know more..

You can also check how to update the new iOS 9 on your iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch using the GizBot tutorial guide.

Home Screen

It is not surprising, both iOS 8 and iOS 9 home screen looks very much same, but comes with a small tweak to a new font. Well, in the iOS 9, you can swipe left to get a new search screen and swipe down to Spotlight.

Smarter Siri

Siri is now even smarter, during the iOS 9 announcement, Apple told that Siri will be 40 percent faster and 40 percent accurate than the iOS 8. The new Siri comes with a new look that is similar to the Apple Watch Siri display.

Search Screen

You can access the new Search screen from any home screen on iOS 9 and it is better than Spotlight on iOS 8. You can search for Sports scores, weather, stock prices, do calculations and quick call or message contacts without using Siri.

Smarter iPhone

iOS 9 makes your iPhone even smarter and react to specific tasks and activities. It can startup the playlist when you plug-in headphones.

Apple Wallet

Apple has removed Passport app in the iOS 9 and came up with a new app called as Wallet. The app can keep all your loyalty cards, gift cards, credit and debit card information.

Apple Notes

Apple has added a new app, that has the abilities similar to the Evernote to sync your notes with iCloud. Now, you can sketch in Notes using a finger and also ability to add a photo.