With the upcoming release of iOS 8, many are getting ready to bid iOS 7 adieu and welcome the new shiny update Apple will have on offer. However, what if you're not looking to update or better yet, don't even have iOS 7 yet. You may be wondering if its even worth going through all the trouble of upgrading. Being the new iOS updates tend to be so big, many people find themselves trying to make space on their devices by deleting files. Then there are some who can't afford to delete files, especially those who use their devices as their primary camera. All in all, its a struggle that can have may people just not downloading the update all together due to the frustration that comes with it. Lets take a look at reasons why its worth upgrading and ways to bypass the storage headache you may encounter along the way.
First, we need to establish why we should upgrade our operating system in the first place. With updates to any Operating System, be it a mobile or desktop platform, the improvements made to the system become an integral part of the overall experience you have with your device. These updates sometimes address bugs or glitches that the former version of that software may have experienced. There's also updates that bring a whole new and entirely different experience ( i.e. iOS 6 to iOS 7). The most important thing to understand is that updates, although may look intimidating with the change, ultimately have a positive impact by helping the aging hardware to keep up with the ever-changing tech landscape. Overall, it not only enhances your experience even further, its also the main way of keeping your device up to speed and just as zippy as the day you bought it.
Ok, so now you want to update you OS, but now there's another problem: There's no space! The single thing that take up the most space on the average iOS device are media files (movies, music, photos). If you use your device as your sole camera, you will know the constant struggle with managing your photo and video libraries. If you have readily access to a computer, you have two options. You can store your photos in iCloud or store them with a computer, either with the computer's hard drive or a flash drive. Nowadays, you can get a a flash drive for under $10 at your local department or electronic stores. Depending on how many photos and videos you have, you can determine the size flash drive you need. I would definitely recommend getting a flash drive to back up your photos, even if you have them stored in iCloud or on your computer.
(Note: If you're still having a hard time deciding what size flash drive to get, I would definitely recommend getting the biggest you can afford. The average photo file taken on current iOS devices are roughly 3-5 mb, depending on how good the camera is: higher quality equals bigger file. So, its safe to say you can fit close to 1,000 photos on a 4 GB flash drive. Videos are a totally different story. They are obviously gonna be bigger than a photo and will be determined how big based on their length. A good starter size to go with is 16 GB. You can find them for about $12-$15 and will last the average photo library for a while. Portable hard drives are the same thing, but are able to store more, therefore the higher price.)
The updates that are made available are crucial to keep your device in tip-top shape and also enhance the experience even further. Photos and videos take up the majority of your device's space and can easily cause a headache. The hard drive space that updates command are extensive and can provide you with space issues but can be combated via flash drives by storing these photos elsewhere (also much safer). It not only solves your storage issue, but also allows you to keep your photos in a safe place. So with the impending release of iOS 8 and its inevitable size, you can now prepare yourself and your device accordingly to what promises to be another innovative experience.
First, we need to establish why we should upgrade our operating system in the first place. With updates to any Operating System, be it a mobile or desktop platform, the improvements made to the system become an integral part of the overall experience you have with your device. These updates sometimes address bugs or glitches that the former version of that software may have experienced. There's also updates that bring a whole new and entirely different experience ( i.e. iOS 6 to iOS 7). The most important thing to understand is that updates, although may look intimidating with the change, ultimately have a positive impact by helping the aging hardware to keep up with the ever-changing tech landscape. Overall, it not only enhances your experience even further, its also the main way of keeping your device up to speed and just as zippy as the day you bought it.
Ok, so now you want to update you OS, but now there's another problem: There's no space! The single thing that take up the most space on the average iOS device are media files (movies, music, photos). If you use your device as your sole camera, you will know the constant struggle with managing your photo and video libraries. If you have readily access to a computer, you have two options. You can store your photos in iCloud or store them with a computer, either with the computer's hard drive or a flash drive. Nowadays, you can get a a flash drive for under $10 at your local department or electronic stores. Depending on how many photos and videos you have, you can determine the size flash drive you need. I would definitely recommend getting a flash drive to back up your photos, even if you have them stored in iCloud or on your computer.
(Note: If you're still having a hard time deciding what size flash drive to get, I would definitely recommend getting the biggest you can afford. The average photo file taken on current iOS devices are roughly 3-5 mb, depending on how good the camera is: higher quality equals bigger file. So, its safe to say you can fit close to 1,000 photos on a 4 GB flash drive. Videos are a totally different story. They are obviously gonna be bigger than a photo and will be determined how big based on their length. A good starter size to go with is 16 GB. You can find them for about $12-$15 and will last the average photo library for a while. Portable hard drives are the same thing, but are able to store more, therefore the higher price.)
The updates that are made available are crucial to keep your device in tip-top shape and also enhance the experience even further. Photos and videos take up the majority of your device's space and can easily cause a headache. The hard drive space that updates command are extensive and can provide you with space issues but can be combated via flash drives by storing these photos elsewhere (also much safer). It not only solves your storage issue, but also allows you to keep your photos in a safe place. So with the impending release of iOS 8 and its inevitable size, you can now prepare yourself and your device accordingly to what promises to be another innovative experience.