Upgrading 3GS to IOS 5! Are there any disadvantages!?

If you are an iPhone 3GS owner, and thinking to experience the Apple's said 200+ new features, it is worth to get some info about the drawbacks of this major upgrade on your 3GS. As you have learned, Apple has added enhanced, cool new features to their new IOS. You may not want wait to check these amazing new features until you are able to afford new iPhone 4 or 4S. Although, Apple says its fine, lets look at some of the major disadvantages as well as advantages you may have after upgrading your old hardware into new software upgrade.

Disadvantages:

1- Fast running-out of Battery life.

This is one of the major problem that have emerged from 3GS users after IOS 5 update. However, turning off some of the features like Bluetooth, GPS location Services, Push notification Services and iCloud back-up may help to fix or increase the battery life. In general, if you take it as big issue, you can even try reducing the screen brightness or turning off WiFi when you are not in a WiFi hotspot. 

2- Slow Performance

Upgrading to IOS 5 basically means your are adding 200 plus more features into your iPhone. This will definitely use more memory, space and graphics and much higher Processor usage. 3GS has less processing power and RAM when compared to iPhone 4. So the performance maybe relatively slow.

3- Upgrade process

It might take more time than you expect during the process of upgrade. There is a chance that new software may get hung up during the update process. It is important to back-up all your date before you start the process.

4- Apps update.

Keep in mind that when there is a major Software Update, App developers will also upgrade their Apps into new versions. Therefore, you might need to upgrade your Apps or even re-install them. It is good news that if you have purchased Apps in App Store, you will not have to pay again. App Store will recognize it when you prompt to upgrade it. On the other hand, if you are using Craked Apps, jailbroken phone, you may have to download your Apps again.

5- Jailbreak and Unlock

If you are using Jailbroken iPhone and have to Unlock to use SIM card, you may have to wait for hackers to release Jailbreaking and Unlocking tools.

Advantages

1- Notification Screen

With Notification Center, you get all kinds of notifications on your Home Screen. These includes, emails, text messages, friend requests, reminders etc.

2- iMessage

iMassage is a brand new feature which lets you send text, photos, videos, locations, contacts to anyone over WiFi or 3G edge. Its a built in App which even lets you know when someone is typing a new message and notifies you the the delivery receipt or even read receipt when the recipient reads the message. iMessage is one of the great feature in IOS5.

3- iCloud

In short, iCloud can sync all your data wirelessly from your device to your PC or even into your Apple account and you can use your data in all your IOS devices.

These are some of the major cool features. To check more new features you can visit this link at Apple.com.

Conclusion

After all these advantages and disadvantages, it maybe worth to enjoy new IOS 5 on your 3GS. However, you must be ready to face the drawbacks. Good luck!