Simple Troubleshoots

Tuesday, August 14, 2012

iOS 6 Features

iOS 6 Release Date:

iOS 6 is currently available for developers and will be released as early as September 12, 2012. The iPhone 5 can be expected to be release hand in hand with the iOS 6 operating system. iOS 6 will be supported on the iPhone 4S, iPhone 4, iPhone 3GS, iPad 2 & 3 and the 4th generation iPod touch.

No YouTube or Google Maps

As the battle between Apple and Google heats up, Apple has dropped the preloaded YouTube and Google Maps applications.

Major upgrade for Siri:

You can now get sports game updates, make restaurant reservations, watch movie trailers, launch apps and tweet by voice. Siri is now also available for the iPad.

Facebook Integration:

Facebook will integrate with iOS 6 in a similar way Twitter currently integrates with iOS 5.

New Phone App Features:

You will be able to set reminders to call people back, send messages instead of calling, apply a DO NOT DISTURB feature that does not alert you with notifications.

iCloud Tabs:

iCloud Tabs will integrate Safari across all iCloud connected devices, allowing users to go from device to device with the same internet browsing tabs remaining open on each.

Mail VIPs

iOS 6 Mail VIPs will enable to users to mark certain contacts as important, and in turn, all their messages will be starred.

FaceTime over 3G:

Once reserved for wifi only, you can now FaceTime over your cellular network.

Photo Stream:

This allows you to share photos with your friends easily.

Maps

Apple will say goodbye to Google Maps and reveal a new Maps made completely in-house. 3-D maps are another possibility, with geographical features interlaid on traditional maps.

Guided Access:

Guided Access allows you to lock an app when it is in use so that other controls will not be accessible.

Passbook:

Get all your passes in one place, including boarding passes, tickets, and coupons.