Reviewed: iOS 5

I have been using iOS 5 for about 2 weeks now and am now ready to make a review of it. First I will review the update process, then the changes and what I liked and didn't like about each one.

Updating to iOS 5: I recommend you click download only when updating. This way you will not have to leave you device plugged into the computer during, what was for me, a 2 and a half hour download. Then just plug in your device and click update. Be sure not to interrupt the process in anyway as that will likely lead to a loss of all saved data on your device.  If this does happen to you don't panic all you have to do is plug your device back in and restore it to factory settings and click the NEXT to LAST backup with your device's name.  This might also take a while depending on how much you have on your device.  I had to do this but all was fixed.

Changes:

Double click home key while on lock screen reveals camera button.
             I like this update because of how easy it is to get in the camera app now, but I noticed that it does not put the app in the multitasking menu, which I found to be annoying.  Once in the home screen the only way to get the camera with hard keys if it is to lock the device and then double click the home key.
             Also something to note is that this feature is not on the iPad iOS 5 update.  My only guess is that it because Apple does not think you will be taking many pictures from you iPad.

Photo Stream.
             I love photo stream because it automatically syncs your photos to all your iOS devices and your computer.  I works wonderfully. My only complaint it that is doesn't work for videos which you still have to either dropbox or plug in to get onto your computer.

Documents in the Cloud.
             I was very excited for this update because as a college student write a lot of papers and being able to mobile edit them would be so great. However, this feature does not not work as advertised, yet.  I does sync your documents on iOS devices to other iOS devices and to the cloud but it does not sync to the apps on your computer.  All you can do is download copies onto your computer. You can't even edit it online you have to download and then re-upload it or edit using an iOS device.
             This is very disappointing but my guess is that apple will be updating iWork in the near future and that those new apps will work as they are supposed to work.

Safari.
             The updated safari only has tabbed browsing on the iPad but the reader function makes reading articles so much easier.  Also the reading list is very useful.  I just wished that I would save the pages for offline reading.

Pleasant surprises in iOS 5.
            The maps app now gives up to 3 route choices.  The calendar now has a week view in landscape orientation and the find my friends app is useful for meeting up with friends when they are close and allows you to hide from your friends if you would like.  Sadly this app does not work from icloud.com.


Thank you for reading if you have any questions please feel free to leave them in a comment.

Copyright assignment

Here are the 2 youtube clips and my comments on how they used copy rights.

This film was interesting as far as copyrights go because they were reviewing a product that they don't own. I thought they did a great job as they showed you how to find and buy the product.

This video was an add for a full length video that you can buy separately.  They water mark the website where you can get the whole presentation so that you can find it and if you use that part of it you will also show the website.

Reviewed: Apple's iPhone 4S announcement

This time Apple did everything that was expected and nothing more. 

First the announcement of features that we were already expecting was very nice. Things like iOS 5 and iCloud were much anticipated and now coming on the 12th this month. Sadly there was really no other updates for the iPod touch other then the fact that  you can now get it in white.  One App that we haven't heard about before is the Find my Friends app. This will enable you to allow your friends to see your location.  This can also give peace of mind to parents and the like being able to confirm that their loved one made to their destination safely.

The new iPhone looks the same, I think so that no one as to remake the accessories that already work on the iPhone 4. It has the expected better camera, now 8 MP and can shoot 1080p videos. Also the voice recognizing assistant is amazing being able to respond and understand natural speech.  The Siri assistant can also do things for you like read you texts and reply to them without you needing to do anything ask and speak. It can also reschedule appointments and create notifications access apps and information on the web.

The biggest let down of the keynote was the fact that this assistant will only work on the iPhone 4S.  Not even the iPad 2 will support it.

I am very excited about the automatic file sharing with iOS 5 that will automatically sync your music photos documents and apps between all of your iOS devices and your Mac. 

Just 8 more days.  :-)

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The Creed of God's Army

As I listened to the priesthood session tonight.  As most of the talks talked about us being in a war or enlisted in an army or someone being in the military I felt I should write the Soldier's Creed down.  It is some words that everyone in the US Army memorizes and tries to live by.  Then I rewrote the Soldiers Creed as the Creed of God's Army.  Here is a copy of each:

Creed of God's Army

I am a Soldier of the Most High God. 

I am a warrior and a member of the army of God. I serve my brothers and sisters and live the gospel values. 

I will always place the mission first. 

I will never accept defeat. 

I will never quit. 

I will never leave a fallen comrade. 

I am disciplined. Physical mentally and spiritually tough. I read and study the words of ancient and modern prophets. 

I will always maintain my sword of faith, my armor of God and my testimony. 

I stand ready to discuss share and demonstrate the gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ in close quarters. 

I am a guardian of freedom and the kingdom of God. 

I am a Soldier of the most High God. 

Soldier's Creed:

I am an American soldier.

I am a warrior and a member of a team I serve the people of the united states and live the army values 

I will always place the mission first. 

I will never accept defeat. 

I will never quit. 

I will never leave a fallen comrade. 

I am disciplined. Physically and mentally tough. Trained and proficient in my warrior tasks and drills. 

I will always maintain my arms my equipment and myself. 

I stand ready to deploy engage and destroy the enemies of the United states in close combat. 

I am a guardian of freedom and the American way of life. 

I am an American Soldier

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