Despite initial glitch, Apple users in the region give the iOS 9 the thumbs up

Apple users in this region are finally able to enjoy its latest operating system – the iOS 9.

Despite the initial glitch when it was first made available earlier today, it seems some users have managed to download the operating system for iPhone, iPad and the iPod touch.

Netizens in the region share their reviews of the iOS 9, which then became a social media trending topic in Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand and Singapore.

Malaysians giving thumbs up

The iOS 9 is made available to all Apple users in Malaysia at 1am, Thursday.

Some netizens in Malaysia are already giving the new iOS 9 the thumbs up, especially the new keyboard and font.

Updated. love the new keyboard #ios9 #welcometoiPhone pic.twitter.com/1sGkXa3617
— Aizat Abdullah (@aizatabdllh) September 17, 2015

#iOS9 ada Kaabah dan Masjid pic.twitter.com/sykXQSfWPq
— joe ter (@azizul_MY) September 16, 2015

Netizen Pudin likes the Low-Power mode.

According to wired.com, the mode will disable some of the phone’s most-intensive features.

Users are not able to choose which features get shut off.

Save ur battery usage #apple #ios9 #6s @ Shell Batu Muda https://t.co/8N4Y1Esmpj
— Pudin Shaklee (@Pudinnfw) September 17, 2015

Meanwhile, some netizens complained amount the amount of free space required to download the new operating system.

are u kidding me?? #ios9 1GB pic.twitter.com/lrVjdnIGSd
— Amir (@SyahmirulAmir) September 17, 2015

@SyahmirulAmir it was 800mb for me
— enzi. (@enzithestray) September 17, 2015

Singaporeans loving the split screen

Singaporeans also managed to download the latest operating system, which was made available also at 1am, Thursday.

Among the features that were well-received include the Low-Power Mode and the split screen feature.

Cool. There's Low power mode. WHY IS MY BATTERY YELLOW IN COLOUR. Looks cool though #iOS9 pic.twitter.com/aHg0CPlnLr
— ن(@fatinasuhah) September 17, 2015

Already loving the split screen function in #ios9 It will mean a great boost to #productivity
— Pontus_S (@Pontus_S) September 17, 2015

Also no, ugly multitasking view eww #ios9 pic.twitter.com/YuQSAR7XXf
— Samantha (@quietedheart) September 17, 2015

Lol, don't like the font with the new #iOS9. Is it Verdana or something?
— Nora (@norazimah_isnin) September 17, 2015

However, there were some users in Singapore who were not able to download the operating system.

Failed. #ios9 #failed #update #apple #ipadmini #ios9update #ios9updatefailed https://t.co/hucr7RrlYy
— lazziegal (@lazziegal) September 17, 2015

I tried updating my mum's iPhone to #iOS9 but kept getting stuck at the "slide to upgrade" page with the rest of the world. #apple
— Kenneth (@iamkennethlee) September 17, 2015

Indonesians more interested in passcode

The new operating system was also well received in Indonesia.

Monica Winny likes the new 6-digit passcode.

Now ur passcode can get from 4 digs to 6! At least it will make ur friend find it harder to crack ur phone :3 #iOS9 pic.twitter.com/MZgor9e3ow
— Monica Winny (@MonWinzz) September 17, 2015

Even though she likes the Apple Wallet feature, but she said it’s a feature that is not available in Indonesia.

Apple wallet, ur pass n wallet becomes one new apps here... Somewhat not useful coz not available in Indonesia #iOS9 pic.twitter.com/VPKU3PzIlU
— Monica Winny (@MonWinzz) September 17, 2015

Other Indonesia netizens share their review of the iOS 9:

I'm so digging #iOS9 ! Love the font! Love everything! pic.twitter.com/IuB4j4D97H
— Terence Martin (@eastgeronimo) September 17, 2015

Low power mode and battery usage stats in iOS 9 is helpful! #iOS9
— Steven Alidjurnawan (@bangtipen) September 17, 2015

However, it took Jerry nine hours to install the latest operating system.

it's called #iOS9 bcs it takes 9 hours to install
— Jerry Karaprianto (@karaprianto) September 17, 2015

THAILAND

The new operating system was made available to Thailand's consumers on Thursday at midnight.

However, it seems that a lot of netizens had their fair share of problems downloading it.

#ios9 ok it seems like everyone is getting problems with the download. I thought I'm the only one
— pakim. (@prawcha) September 16, 2015

Gosh! It's taking forever to update #iOS9
— Jirayuth S (@net_to_net) September 17, 2015

YES....OMG Apple.... = = anyone else getting this? #iOS9 #Apple https://t.co/rqHnOnsT9S
— Joon Won Choi (@AlexJoonWon) September 16, 2015

New on #iOS9 - my Pages and Numbers documents disappeared.Apple, you better have a solution for this.
— Irma Arricivita (@irmaloveslife) September 17, 2015

Those who managed to download the new operating system share their review.

New feature iOS 9 When you tap Notification,then app will open. you can back to last used application. #iOS9 #Feature pic.twitter.com/L0x99WNHwG
— Monsieur Phuditò (@GuTTinKun) September 17, 2015

so happy with the overhauled note app in #iOS9
— Kat Aguilar-Lanante (@KathyLanante) September 17, 2015

Installed #IOS9 in the early hours of this morning on my #iPhone6Plus. Love the improvements and my phone seems even faster! :0)
— Rob Hitch (@RobHitch) September 17, 2015

According to Apple.com, the Siri has been upgraded, and the multitasking feature for the iPad includes the Slide Over, Split View and Picture in Picture.

The Notes feature has also been given an upgrade, as users are not able to add photos, map and web link.

Another major feature is the easy migration to the iOS for users previous using the Android.