Although still in its beta form, Apple's iOS 7 is reportedly installed on more devices on a quicker rate than its predecessor.
According to the mobile web optimizing company Onswipe, more Apple devices are using the iOS 7 betas than were using iOS 6 betas during the same period last year.
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The report noted that iPhones represented 0.77 percent of Onswipe visits as of June 17, while iPads accounted for 0.28 percent by July 1. In comparison to iOS 6's beta versions, 0.19 percent was accounted among the Apple tablets while 0.38 percent was from iPhones.
As a unit, iOS 7 accounted for 0.46 percent of Onswipe's total traffic. iOS 6, during the same time period, amassed half of the iOS 7 percentage.
According to Onswipe CEO Jason Baptiste, a reason for iOS 7 betas' growing usage is that developers are excited with the initial offerings from the upcoming mobile operating system.
For an early reviews roundup on the iOS 7, click here.
"There is a profound and enduring beauty in simplicity, in clarity, in efficiency," said Apple's Senior Vice President of Design Jony Ive. "True simplicity is derived from so much more than just the absence of clutter and ornamentation-it's about bringing order to complexity."
The early changes with iOS 7 include typography, icons, and new colors. Apple stated the changes may not be apparent to users at first, but it all works together to create a "harmonious relationship" amongst the iOS elements.
As Latinos Post reported, Apple has rolled out iOS 7 beta 2, which features updates to iCloud, Messages, Voice Notes, and a male voice option for Siri. By visiting Apple's Developer page, people can download iOS 7 beta as long as they have an iOS developer account, which cost $99 per year.
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