The new Maps app offers all new maps, with custom cartography from Apple. Maps includes built-in, Yelp-integrated local search, with more than million business listings.
It integrates traffic details, with the ability to tap in to see descriptions of individual traffic incidents. And the hallmark new feature is probably turn-by-turn directions, which work in tandem with Siri, guiding you towards your destination.
You can get re-routed around traffic and also ask for points of interest like gas stations along the way. Also new is Flyover, a 3D model Apple has built by flying over major metropolitan areas with planes and helicopters. The maps are vector-based, so zooming in and out is quick and painless. Tap on a specific building to get an information card with more details from Yelp.
This caveat only applies to the flyover view, as Apple has yet to map every city. Your regular direction-getting experience should not be affected, however.
Download it The latest version of Apple's mobile operating system is now available for download to most iOS devices. Here's a list of compatible devices and a quick guide to downloading the update over the air or through the App Store.
Read: How to install iOS 6. You can expect to find new features such as voice-guided turn-by-turn directions, Yelp integration and a new 3D mode. Read: Getting to know Maps on iOS 6.
Bringing back Google Maps Unfortunately, Apple's new Maps app has met with some harsh and sometimes hilarious criticism. Incorrect location data, roundabout directions, and awkward satellite images have many early adopters wishing they could get Google Maps back on their iPhone. Well, you can -- though it's not a perfect solution. Siri gets smarter Siri has learned a few new tricks in iOS 6, including how to launch apps, update your Facebook or Twitter status, and make restaurant reservations.
Here's how you can use them. Read: How to use Siri's new features in iOS 6. Do Not Disturb Do Not Disturb is a welcome feature that allows iOS users to completely silence their device s on demand, or on a schedule. To be sure you don't miss any important phone calls, you can customize which calls will get through no matter what. Politely decline incoming calls Instead of just sending a caller to voice mail, you can now send them a message explaining why you can't talk, or set yourself a reminder to return the call in a few hours.
Read: Send a message, set a reminder when declining a call on iOS 6. Unless you were to jailbreak your iOS device, then install a tweak to get around the 3G requirement, you could only use FaceTime when you were connected to a Wi-Fi network.
Clicking on Software Update triggers a check for update. If you have not received a notification as previous screen, you should get one now. Unless you are already on iOS6. When it is ready, it will show that the following update is available. From ABC News :.
Think of Passbook as your virtual wallet or travel document holder. Instead of having to launch each app and find the bar code, Passbook puts it all in a well-organized app. Some are speculating that Passbook could be a precursor to a fully developed electronic wallet, which could be a major feature for app developers and a new source of revenue for the smartphone industry.
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