Apple is always in the headlines for its new innovations. Every time a new iOS program is released, it always brings major updates, both in its design and features. That said, most of us are eagerly waiting to know if iOS 9 will have any new features and if it will provide better performance compared to iOS 8.
Apple will launch iOS 9 for an open beta test in June this year during the Apple 2015 Developer Conference (WWDC). After the test, iOS 9 is scheduled to be mass-released 3 months later. During the conference, Apple will be giving a chance for a select 100,000 iOS users to download iOS 9 on their iPhone, iPad or iPod so that they may provide feedback on the software's performance..
The high number of new features introduced in iOS 7 and 8 overloaded the "i-hardware" and as a result, the OS became slower in its application processes. The new features affected the email, Bluetooth, download and upload capabilities, WiFi and even essential basic features like a phone call. It also drained battery faster due to overloaded features. Previous versions didn't have such drawbacks. (iOS1.x-iOS 6).
This is what Apple's engineers are now trying to fix in iOS 9. They are focusing on creating an OS with improved performance and stability, instead of adding new features. Nevertheless, we can expect some new features like Transit and Indoor mapping modes and home screen widgets which have long been due. The new features were expected during iOS 8's release but weren't included because of Apple's inability to meet the deadline.
We expect iOS 9 to be with improved performance but less new features. The very first public involvement in iOS open beta test should answer the complaints on iOS 8's lack of good performance
