FollowingApple’s release of the free iOS 9 software updatefor the iPhone, iPod touch and iPad, the California firm has provided an exhaustive list of improvements, new features and other tidbits that will make your mobile computing life easier and allow your devices to run faster and last longer between charges.

Apple says this update makes your iOS devices become more intelligent and proactive with enhanced search, improved Siri, better multitasking on iPads and more.

iOS 9 release notes

With this update your iPhone, iPad and iPod touch become more intelligent and proactive with powerful search and improved Siri features. New multitasking features for iPad allow you to work with two apps simultaneously, side-by-side or with the new Picture-in-Picture feature.

And, built-in apps become more powerful with detailed transit information in Maps, a redesigned Notes app, and an all-new News app. And improvements at the foundation of the operating system enhance performance, improve security and give you up to an hour of extra battery life.

Intelligence

Proactive assistance

Siri improvements

Spotlight search improvements

New iPad Features

Slide Over

Split View

Picture in picture

QuickType improvements

Built-in Apps

Map improvements

Redesigned Notes app

All-new News app

Mail improvements

Apple Pay and Wallet improvements

New iCloud Drive app

CarPlay improvements

Foundation

Other improvements

Expanded language support

Enterprise & Education

Accessibility

Some features may not be available for all countries or all areas so you’re advised tocheck out Apple’s iOS 9 Feature Availability webpagefor more information.

What’s your favorite iOS 9 feature from the list above?