iOS 9.0 review: 23 facts and highlights

You can add widgets to the home screen. This allows you to have more flexibility and to see information at a glance, without going into the app.

The device will signal upcoming turns and prepare you, ensuring you stay on route.

It can be updated over the air (OTA) w/o connecting to a computer

With a large enough data plan, you could cancel your home internet and use the device as a hotspot.

A child lock enables adults to prevent or restrict children’s use of the device.

If an app has sharing capabilities and the developers have indicated it, the app will automatically appear in your list of sharing options. Some OS’s limit direct sharing options to a select few apps, which means you have to open apps separately in order to upload the files you want to share.

You can easily manage notifications by adjusting your preferences, and you can also turn them off completely for specific apps.

Free navigation software with free map data and updates included, no need to buy an dedicated navigation device.

With a search browser application you can surf the internet from your device.

All your contacts and calendar dates are synced over-the-air.

It allows you to take multiple photos capturing different parts of the scene, and then joins them together into a single photo.

It can automatically shoot pictures with a higher dynamic range (HDR).

You can shoot multiple pictures in a row.

AirPlay allows wireless connection of Apple devices with external screens or speakers. You may stream computer screen, video and music from iOS devices, play games like on consoles or present your slideshows easily on your TV.

You can use your voice to control key functions of the device and you can easily access your device without pushing any button.