Apple's iOS 5 and iCloud Features and their Implications for the Future Trends of Mobile OS Platforms

Market Intelligence & Consulting Institute
October 14, 2011
10 Pages - SKU: MICI6639790
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On June 6, 2011, Apple unveiled its new iOS 5 mobile platform at the Apple WWDC (Worldwide Developers Conference) 2011. Other than removing many inconvenience associated with upgrading, Apple also added new features to its iOS 5 and addressed many concerns of previous iPhone buyers regarding iOS mobile platform in a bid to compete head to head with the Google Android OS. In addition, Apple's iCloud was launched to replace MobileMe, which was originally cost at US$99 per year. The releases of iOS 5 and iCloud are expected to begin to take their toll on the industry. This report analyses innovations and new business models of iOS5 and iCloud and the subsequent challenges for iOS competitors and software developers.