Apple today previewed iOS 6, introducing over 200
new features to their mobile operating system, and released a beta
version to iOS Developer Program members. iOS 6 will be available to
iPhone, iPad and iPod touch users this fall as a free software update.
New iOS 6 features include: an all new Maps app with Apple-designed
cartography, turn-by-turn navigation and a new Flyover view; new Siri
features, including support for more languages, easy access to sports
scores, restaurant recommendations and movie listings; Facebook
integration for Contacts and Calendar, with the ability to post directly
from Notification Center, Siri and Facebook-enabled apps like Photos,
Safari and Maps; Shared Photo Streams via iCloud; and Passbook, the
simplest way to get all of one’s passes in one place.
Facebook Integration
Built-in Facebook integration
is the best ever in a mobile device, allowing you to sign in once and
post from Notification Center, Siri and Facebook-enabled apps, including
Photos, Safari and Maps. One’s Facebook friends’ information is kept up
to date across all their iOS devices, automatically updating details in
Contacts when they change, and scheduling events and birthdays in their
Calendar. One can also “Like” content directly from the App Store and
iTunes and see what their friends recommend.
Sharing
With
more than 125 million users already enjoying iCloud, iOS 6 introduces
new ways to share photos with friends and family using Shared Photo
Streams. Simply select the photos one wants to share, pick which friends
they want to receive the album, and the Shared Photo Stream album is
instantly available on their iOS devices, iPhoto and Aperture on their
Mac, via the web or even through Apple TV. A user and their friends can
leave comments on or “Like” any photo in a shared album.
Passbook
The new Passbook app is the simplest way
to get all your passes in one place, such as boarding passes and
baseball tickets. Passbook lets one scan their iPhone or iPod touch to
use a coupon, get into a concert or check into their hotel. Passbook
automatically displays their passes on the Lock Screen based on a
specific time or location, so when you walks into your favourite coffee
shop their loyalty card appears and they can scan it to buy a coffee or
check their balance. Passbook can even alert one to last minute gate
changes or flight delays at the airport.
Guided Access
Guided Access
Building
on Apple’s commitment to provide innovative solutions for education and
accessibility, iOS 6 introduces Guided Access. This new feature allows a
parent, teacher or administrator to disable hardware buttons to lock an
iOS device into a single app, especially useful for test taking or
helping someone with a disability stay focused on learning. Guided
Access also includes the ability to confine touch input to certain parts
of the screen.
Additional new iOS 6 features include:-
Additional new iOS 6 features include:-
- Enhancements to Safari, the world’s most popular mobile browser, such as iCloud tabs, offline reading lists, photo uploads and full screen view
- Support for FaceTime calls over cellular networks
- The ability to set up a VIP Mailbox, making it easier to quickly view messages from important people you designate as VIPs
- The option to decline incoming calls with a quick message, set a callback reminder and enable a new Do Not Disturb option
- A whole new set of improvements and services specifically for iOS users in China, such as improved text input and built-in support for popular Chinese services including Baidu, Sina Weibo, Youku and Tudou.
Availability
The iOS 6 beta software and SDK are available immediately for iOS Developer Program members at developer.apple.com.
iOS 6 will be available as a free software update for iPhone 4S, iPhone
4, iPhone 3GS, the new iPad, iPad 2 and iPod touch (fourth generation)
this Fall. Some features may not be available on all products.
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