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iOS 5


  • iOS 5: The full review

    iOS 5 is the most ambitious update to Apple's mobile software to date, and while Dan Moren thinks it hits the park for the most part, it could still benefit from a coat of polish.

  • How to upgrade to iOS 5

    The day of an iOS upgrade can bring great joy... and sometimes, great confusion. Let us help you upgrade your iPhone, iPod touch, or iPad to iOS 5 with this step-by-step guide.

  • Getting started with iCloud

    Over the past few years, consumers have become obsessed with the notion of having their documents and data instantly available wherever they are, on whichever device they happen to be using at the time. In the past, Apple experimented with this by offering limited sync services; with iCloud, the company is charging head-first into the digital-sync sphere.

  • Up close with Notification Center

    iOS notifications have come a long way since their introduction in iPhone OS 3.0. With iOS 5, the blue pop-up notification is no more; it has been replaced by a system of banners, alerts, and a pull-down Notification Center.

  • Up close with iMessage

    Our look at the major changes iOS 5 introduces continues with iMessage, a way to send text, picture, and video messages to other iOS devices users without racking up SMS/MMS charges.

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  • Configuring the kid-friendly iPad

    If you plan to pass along an iPad (or any iOS device) to a child you'll want to become familiar with iOS 5's restrictions. Chris Breen takes you on a tour.

  • iOS App Review: Inspire Pro painting app simulates the oil painting experience

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  • iOS 5.1 adds geofencing indicator

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  • iOS Basics: Set up iOS calendar syncing

    If you're still using iTunes to sync your iPhone's calendar -- or worse, not syncing at all -- there's a better way. Two better ways, in fact.

  • Opinion: Facebook integration a glaring iOS, Mountain Lion omission

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  • iOS 5 Basics: Using Reminders on your iOS device

    Here's a primer for using the Reminders app built into iOS 5.