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iOS 9
| Version of iOS | |
 | |
 iOS 9 running on an iPhone 6 Plus | |
| Version | 9.x |
|---|---|
| Codename | Monarch (9.0 - 9.0.2) Boulder (9.1) Castlerock (9.2) Eagle (9.3 & 9.3.1) Frisco (9.3.2) Genoa (9.3.3 - 9.3.6) |
| Architecture | ARM32, ARM64 |
| Latest build | 13G37 (9.3.6) |
| Release date | 2015-09-16 |
iOS 9 (codenamed Monarch) is the ninth version of iOS that was released on 16 September 2015. It was first announced at the WWDC keynote on 8 June 2015.[1]
New features and changes[edit | edit source]
3D Touch[edit | edit source]
Support for 3D Touch has been added for iPhone 6s models. It allows for pressure-sensitive gestures to be performed. It would be replaced by Haptic Touch in iOS 13.
Intelligence[edit | edit source]
Siri Suggestions has been added, which will provide quick actions and shortcuts based on time, location, and device activity. Suggestions can be viewed on the re-added search page on the Home Screen, as well as in supported applications.
Low Power Mode[edit | edit source]
Low Power Mode has been added to help users conserve battery life. It disables background app refresh, push email, and certain UI animations.
Night Shift[edit | edit source]
iOS 9.3 adds Night Shift, which shifts the colors of the device's display to be warmer. It is only available for 64-bit devices.
Multitasking[edit | edit source]
- The App Switcher has been redesigned.
- Slide Over, Split Screen, and Picture-In-Picture has been added to certain iPad models.
- Opening an app from a notification will provide a back button in the status bar.
Notification Center[edit | edit source]
- Notifications can now be grouped by which app it came from.
- The battery widget has been added to the Today view.
Keyboard[edit | edit source]
- Shake to Undo can now be disabled.
- When the shift button is inactive, lowercase letters are displayed on the keyboard
- On iPad, a two-finger drag on the keyboard can be used to move the cursor. This feature is also available on iPhone 6s models by using 3D Touch.
Apple News[edit | edit source]
The News app has been added, which replaces Newsstand. It organizes news from different sources and recommends articles based on the user's interests.
Photos and Camera[edit | edit source]
- Support for Live Photos has been added.
- The photo viewer now has a scrubber bar for quickly scrolling through items.
- Photos can now be hidden.
Notes[edit | edit source]
- iCloud support has been added for syncing notes between devices.
- Support for images, sketches, bullets, and checklists has been added.
Safari[edit | edit source]
- Safari now supports third-party content blockers.
- Reader Mode can now be customized.
Wallet[edit | edit source]
- Passbook has been renamed to Wallet. However, the bundle ID for the application is still refered as its old name.
- Support for Discover credit/debit cards, loyalty cards, and gift cards has been added.
- Cards can now be accessed from the Lock Screen.
Health[edit | edit source]
- Sleep, exercise, and weight data from the Apple Watch will now be synced with the Health app in iOS 9.3.
- Support for reproductive health, UV exposure, water intake and sedentary state data types has been added.
- The app can now be viewed in Landscape Mode.
Miscellaneous[edit | edit source]
- The San Francisco font is now used as the default typeface.
- The Settings app now includes a search box.
- Wi-Fi Assist has been added, which automatically switches the phone to cellular data when the Wi-Fi connection is spotty.
- The Metal API is now used for core UI elements and graphics.
- Updates are significantly smaller in size.
List of known builds[edit | edit source]
Build list legend
Available build 
Confirmed build 
Unconfirmed build 
Fake build Existing page
Non-existent page
Non-existent page
iOS 9.0[edit | edit source]
iOS 9.0.1[edit | edit source]
iOS 9.0.2[edit | edit source]
iOS 9.1[edit | edit source]
iOS 9.1.1[edit | edit source]
iOS 9.2[edit | edit source]
iOS 9.2.1[edit | edit source]
iOS 9.2.2[edit | edit source]
iOS 9.3[edit | edit source]
iOS 9.3.1[edit | edit source]
iOS 9.3.2[edit | edit source]
iOS 9.3.3[edit | edit source]
iOS 9.3.4[edit | edit source]
iOS 9.3.5[edit | edit source]
iOS 9.3.6[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ MacRumors Staff. WWDC 2015 - First looks at iOS 9, OS X El Capitan, watchOS 2, and Apple Music., MacRumors. 11 June 2015.
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