When users were trying to upgrade to the iOS 5, the servers came out with some error messages such as "Error 3200" and "Error 3004" that refers to iTunes not being able to connect with Apple's update server. Added to this, if the access is granted for upgrading to iOS 5, the users were seeing a download speed that takes about 15 minutes. The backup process also takes as much as three hours.
According to Tech observers, the "internal error" messages occurring in such a rollout have happened before, and users will be able to download the update after two or three days when the traffic accessing the servers comes down.
The main features of the iOS 5.
Notifications: The users can get to the notification center by just swiping their finger down from the top of the screen and access the entire notifications store in one place. In addition, users could view and attend any new notifications directly from the Lock Screen, making for quick and easy access.
iMessage: This is Apple's new free real-time text messaging service. Users can send and receive unlimited texts, photos and video messages with other iOS 5 users.
Newsstand: The feature automatically organizes magazine and newspaper subscriptions on the home screen.
Reminders: This is supported by geolocation feature. It is a location-based organization tool that aims to offer improved to-do lists that are compatible with iCal, Outlook and iCloud.
Twitter Integration: Apple brings built-in support for Twitter in iOS 5. After signing-in once in settings, the user can upload directly from Camera, Photos, Maps, Safari and YouTube.
Camera: The user can double click the home button when the device is asleep to bring up a camera shortcut on iPhone 4S, iPhone 4, iPhone 3GS and iPod touch (4th generation).
Photo Enhancements: This feature enables users to crop photos, enhance color tones, rotate, remove red-eye, photo stream, and organize photos within the albums. Without the photo editing software on a computer, the user could turn snapshots into frame-worthy photos in just a few taps.
Mail: Users can write in rich text, indent paragraphs, flag important messages, and search the archive in the body of messages. With iOS 5, users can search mail, conversations as well as drag and drop addresses, flag messages, mass mark messages as flagged, read or unread, and customize mail alert sounds.
Calendar: In Calendar, it is easy to create, manage, and view events. iCloud syncs calendars to other devices, and even with select family and friends.
Game Center: iOS is the world's most popular gaming platform. With iOS 5, users can get game face on with even more Game Center features. The user can post a profile picture, and meet the match with new friend recommendations based on the games he/she plays.
AirPlay Mirroring: AirPlay now supports video mirroring, which can wirelessly stream whatever is on the iPad 2 or iPhone 4S to HDTV via Apple TV.
Multi-tasking Gestures for iPad: iOS 5 includes a few new moves and shortcuts to help users get around even quicker on the iPad.
Setup Assistant: With this feature, users can setup, activate and configure their device. It even gives a choice to the user either to enable or disable the feature as part of the setup process. The user needs to decide whether or not to enable location services before the setup assistant continues.
OTA updates: For the Over-The-Air (OTA) Updates, there is no need for a computer and cord. The iOS 5 devices can now self-update the system software right on the device itself through Wi-Fi or 3G. Users don't have to download and install entire OS as delta software updates are enabled.
iCloud: iOS 5 will be the first platform to run on Apple's new cloud infrastructure called iCloud.
Accessibility: iOS 5 comes with innovative new features that make it easier for people with mobility, hearing, vision, and cognitive disabilities to get the most from their iOS devices. The iOS 5 works with specialized hardware accessories.
Safari: This feature includes tabbed browsing in Safari, which is only for iPad, Safari reader similar to RSS reader, Safari reading list, which can be used for saving Web pages for offline reading, improved performance.
Wi-Fi Sync: Users could wirelessly sync their iOS device to Mac or PC over a shared Wi-Fi connection. Every time a user connects the iOS device to a power source, it automatically syncs and backs up any new content to iTunes.
Parental Controls: The new system has built-in parental controls to manage use of Safari, Camera, FaceTime, Game Center, Location Services, YouTube, the iTunes Store, the App Store, and more.
App Store: With thousands of apps in practically every category, the iOS is the platform for the world's largest collection of mobile apps. Apple gives third-party developers a rich set of tools and APIs, and they've created apps and games that redefine what a mobile device can do.
Safety: iOS is highly secure from the moment a user turns on the device. All apps run in a safe environment, so a Web site or app can't access data from other apps. iOS also supports encrypted network communication to protect the user's sensitive information.
Additional Apps: iOS 5 also comes with a redesigned music app for iPad, hourly weather forecast, real-time stock quotes, more than 1,500 new developer APIs, and bug fixed. It has a silent switch, Arabic language support for VoiceOver, Assistive Touch Gestures, FaceTime over 3G, FaceTime without SIM card, social networking integration, and help center.
