**New Features and Updates in iOS 9.3**
iOS 9.3 has arrived with a plethora of new features and updates that will surely excite users. One of the most notable additions is the support for three new Siri languages: Malaysian Malay, Hebrew, and Finnish. This means that users can now interact with Siri in their native language, making it easier to access information and perform tasks.
Another exciting feature is the addition of 3D Touch on newer devices. With this feature, users can quickly switch between apps by peeking into the app switcher from the side of the screen. However, for those who used to pop into the app switcher, there's now a vibration that accompanies the transition, making it feel more immersive.
In addition to these features, iOS 9.3 also brings several improvements to the News application. Users can now swipe through news articles and quickly share them on social media or save them for later. The app also allows users to report spam or dislike certain channels, giving them more control over their news experience.
Furthermore, iOS 9.3 introduces iCloud syncing, allowing users to export their EOP files or PDFs from iBooks and sync them across all of their devices. This feature is especially useful for students who need to access their digital notes and materials on multiple devices.
**Speed Test: How Does iOS 9.3 Compare to Its Predecessor?**
To test the performance of iOS 9.3, we compared it to its predecessor, iOS 9.2. We started by testing the startup time of each device using a speed test app. The results showed that iOS 9.2 stayed the fastest, with an average startup time of around 1-2 seconds on newer devices like the iPhone 5S and 6S. However, when we tested older devices like the iPhone 4S and iPhone 5, the results were different.
On the iPhone 4S, iOS 9.2 was still faster than iOS 9.3 by about a second or two. On the other hand, on newer devices like the iPhone 6 and 6S models, the results were more surprising. In this case, iOS 9.3 performed slightly better than iOS 9.2.
The speed test continued with Spotlight search, which proved to be an area where iOS 9.3 excelled. Compared to its predecessor, iOS 9.3 was significantly faster on all devices, including the iPhone 4S and older models like the iPhone 5.
However, when it came to the app switcher, results were mixed. On some devices, like the iPhone 6, the app switcher performed slightly better with iOS 9.2. On other devices, like the iPhone 6S, the app switcher was slower on iOS 9.3.
The Settings application also showed a slight improvement in speed with iOS 9.3, although the difference was minor. The Camera app also performed slightly faster on newer devices, but this was not the case for all models.
**Geekbench Results: A Closer Look at Performance**
To get a more detailed look at the performance of iOS 9.3, we ran some geekbench tests on various devices. In single-core mode, the results showed that iOS 9.3 and iOS 9.2 performed almost identically on older devices like the iPhone 5S. However, when it came to multi-core testing, iOS 9.3 was slightly faster.
As a bonus, we also ran some Wi-Fi speed tests, which revealed an interesting result. On all devices except the iPhone 5S, iOS 9.3 performed poorly in terms of Wi-Fi speed. This suggests that there may be some issues with the new firmware on these older devices.
Overall, while iOS 9.3 showed promise in certain areas like Spotlight search and iCloud syncing, it also had its limitations. The performance results were mixed across different devices, and some features like the app switcher performed worse than expected.