Apple iOS 6

iOS 5 was a significant upgrade to Apple's mobile operating system that added numerous long sought-after features, such as computer-free setup, wireless syncing, and a fresh take on notifications that took inspiration from its Android competition. iOS 6 (free) isn't as game-changing, but it adds numerous features (such as a new Passbook app, a revamped Maps app, and new accessibility options) that make it a must-have download if you own a compatible device: iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4, iPhone 4S, iPod touch (4th Generation), iPad 2, and new iPad (3rd Generation) ?. It will also be the operating system for the iPhone 5?.?But some features aren't available on all devices either due to hardware limitations or because they're specific to iPhones or iPod touches.

iOS 6 Set Up and iTunes Wi-Fi Sync
If iOS 5.1 is already installed on your iPad, iPhone, or iPod touch, you can update to iOS 6 either over-the-air or via iTunes. If you have a new device, there are three set up options: "Set Up as New," "Restore from iCloud Backup," and "Restore from iTunes Backup." The first option is for people who are brand new to iOS (or existing users who want a fresh start); the other two options recover previously backed up data and are what existing iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch owners will likely choose.

Once you're set up, you can enable iTunes Wi-Fi Sync, which syncs apps, music, photos, and other files between an iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch (via iTunes) when they're connected to the same wireless signal. In fact, the sync happens automatically when you plug an iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch's plug into a socket (you can also sync manually without a plug by pressing Sync Now in Settings > General > iTune Wi-Fi Sync). The process went off without a hitch for me. I synced nearly 15GB of data to my iPad in less than 20 minutes. The only downside is that you must first set up wireless syncing in iTunes?after you physically connect your iPhone, iPod touch, or iPad to a Mac or PC via a USB cable. Thankfully, it's just a one-time connection. You can go completely wireless afterward.

Home Screen and Maps
The default home screen features a blue background image with ripple effects and several icons (App Store, Clock, iTunes, Notes, etc.) that should be familiar to iOS users. There is, however, a new app icon that may look similar to the old one, but what's inside is actually quite different: Maps. It's one of the iOS 6 features that garnered the most buzz when it was announced at WWDC a few months back. Maps is Apple's in-house replacement for Google Maps, which was included in iOS up until this version (both Maps and YouTube were kicked off the home screen).

Maps, at first glance, looks very similar to Google Maps but with subtle differences: restaurants, dinners, coffee shops, and other places of interest are highlighted with more eye-catching icons which, when tapped, open reviews and information supplied by Yelp. Both Google Maps and Apple's new Maps app displayed eateries within Madison Square Park, but Apple somehow missed a NYC hotspot: Shake Shack.
Like Google Maps, Apple's Map offers turn-by-turn directions (with or without voice). It also includes 3D functionality, dubbed "Flyover," that renders a real-life recreation of the city you select. Flyover looks great from a distance, but when I zoomed in close, I noticed some jagged polygonal figures and rough textures. Still, if you want to check out a city without leaving the sofa, this is a fine option. The one drawback? Only a handful of cities?all metropolitan areas?have received the Flyover treatment, including Chicago, San Francisco, and Sydney.

Passbook and Phone Features
Passbook is an iPhone and iPod touch-exclusive app?at least for now?that will act as a tidy hub for passes and tickets. Instead of handing over a paper ticket, coupon, boarding pass, or gift card to be scanned, you'll simply whip put your device, which will display the appropriate item when you stroll into the appropriate store, theater, or airport. When you delete a pass, a very cool virtual paper shredder appears on screen and slices and dices the ticket. The success of this app, unlike the others mentioned in this story, will rely heavily on third-party support. Supports include American Airlines, Eventbrite, and Kony.

iOS 6 adds new calling options that give you more flexibility over how you handle incoming calls that you don't want to take. Instead of simply declining a call, you can now reply to it with a text message (either pre-fabricated or custom) or set a reminder to follow up with a particular person later. You can see the new options by swiping the screen upward when a call comes in. ?Apple also adds a Do Disturb Option that ensures you won't be bothered by anyone save for contacts you marks as exceptions during designated hours. Both options are useful additions.

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