Monday, June 24, 2013

Apple iOS 7: Can You Manage New iPhone, iPad OS?

When Apple's iOS 7 arrives for iPad and iPhone in the fall of 2013, MSPs and mobile device management (MDM) software companies better be ready.

Apple says iOS 7 for iPhone and iPad will arrive in the fall of 2013. MSPs will be ready?
Apple (AAPL) today announced iOS 7, an update of the mobile OS for iPhone and iPad. iOS 7 is now in beta and will be available for smartphone and Apple Tablet in the fall of 2013. For MSPs, RMM, software vendors and management companies (MDM) on your mobile device, the race is on for 7 iOS is easily managed by remote systems.
Of course, a long list of software companies RMM (remote monitoring and Administration) already support Google Android and iOS 6. We will be checking in with Continuum, GFI Software, LabTech Software, Kaseya, level platforms, N-able (now owned by SolarWInds) and others in the industry to see how long support the new iOS release 7.
What consumers and business users expect from iOS 7? According To Apple:
"7 iOS is completely redesigned with subtle movement, a stylish color palette distinct functional layers that make it feel more alive. The typography was refined for a cleaner, simpler, and use of translucency and motion makes even simple tasks more engaging. iOS 7 has hundreds of great new features, including Control Center, notifications, enhanced Multitasking, AirDrop, enhanced images, Safari, Siri and introduces iTunes Radio, a free Internet radio service based on the music you listen to on iTunes.
The list of iOS features 7 deeper in detail include:
Control Center. A simple shot allows users to access a centralized control center for airplane mode, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth or do not disturb and more, Apple said.Notification Center is now available from the lock screen, so you can see all your notifications with a single blow, Apple said.Improved Multitasking allows developers to enable any multitasking app in the background with a new API. In addition, Apple says, users have the ability to switch between their applications more intuitive and visual.AirDrop is a completely new way to share content with people close, Apple reported.iCloud Keychain can store passwords and credit card information across all your devices, Apple said.
Apple says iOS 7 beta software and SDK are available immediately for iOS Developer Program members at developer.apple.com. iOS 7 will be available as a free software update for iPhone 4 and iPad 2 later and later, mini iPad and iPod touch (5th generation) this fall, the company indicated.

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