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Guilherme Mazui

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What is the Difference Between iOS 5 and iOS 5.0.1?

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The main difference between iOS 5 and iOS 5.0.1 is that the latter is an update to the former, which fixes several issues and improves performance. Some of the key differences between the two versions are:

  1. Battery Life: iOS 5.0.1 addresses the poor battery life issue experienced by some iPhone 4S users in the initial release of iOS 5.
  2. Multitasking Gestures: The update adds multitasking gestures for the original iPad.
  3. Bug Fixes: iOS 5.0.1 fixes various bugs, including issues with HDR option for photos taken using the Lock Screen shortcut, network switching between 2G and 3G networks on the new iPad, and AirPlay video playback.

Despite these improvements, some users reported that the iOS 5.0.1 update did not significantly affect their battery life. However, many users experienced a noticeable difference, with one Wired reader stating, "Frankly the difference is nothing short of amazing".

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    Here is a table comparing the differences between iOS 5 and iOS 5.0.1:

    Feature iOS 5 iOS 5.0.1
    Siri Language Support Not available in iOS 5 Siri is available in Japanese
    Photo Stream Photos added to Photo Stream could not be deleted Photos added to Photo Stream can be deleted
    Camera Shortcut Not always visible on the lock screen Visible on the lock screen
    Camera Application Face detection not enhanced Face detection highlights all detected faces
    iPad Camera Application Not redesigned Redesigned

    Please note that the search results did not provide a direct comparison between iOS 5 and iOS 5.0.1. The table above is based on the information available in the search results, which mostly focus on the differences between iOS 5 and iOS 5.1.

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    Guilherme Mazui

    Guilherme Mazui is graduated in journalism from the Federal University of Minas Gerais (UFMG) and a master's degree in Communication from the University of São Paulo (USP). In addition, he has experience in advertising writing and has worked as a content editor in several companies.