Apple’s new iOS7 software creates a new experience for users.

“I really like the new update,” senior Megan Kozikowski said. “I just like how it’s something new and it’s not the same old design.” Apple’s new iOS7 is the biggest visual design change since Apple first released the operating system in 2007.

The control center grabs a user’s eye and hunting for settings on iOS6 is no more, as the iOS7 settings used daily are just a swipe away.

Not only does a swipe up allow users to access the most commonly used settings, but swiping down shows events that day and plans for the day. It also shows any calls, texts or notifications that the user has missed.

Apple also introduced a whole new take on music with iTunes Radio. The company created its own online music streaming service. Another plus side of iOS7 is how apps update themselves while being fully functional. Users no longer need to wait the extra minutes like on iOS6.

“I have been noticing that my phone is dying a lot faster than it did before,” Kosciolek said. “I exit out of all my apps, but my phone stills dies fast.”

How often a person uses their phone and runs their apps affects how fast the battery drains. That problem is fixable. With a double tap on the home button and swipe up, the apps stop running.

“iOS7 does drain the iPhone 4 battery faster, but it does not drain the iPhone 5 battery,” an Apple Care advisor from Partidge Creek said. “The iPhone 4 battery does drain faster because it is a technical difficulty that is not a problem with the battery itself, it’s with the software.”

iDevices have evolved since iOS 6 came out in 2012 and many new features await those who have not updated their phone.