Apple launches iOS 6 for iPhone, iPad & iPod touch
iOS 6, the latest major update to Apple's mobile operating system, is now available as an over-the-air download on compatible devices, including the iPhone 4S, iPhone 4, third-generation iPad, and iPad 2.
Users can update their device to iOS 6 by launching the Settings application, tapping "General," and then choosing "Software Update." From there, the download and installation process can begin directly on the device.
Alternatively, users can also download and install iOS 6 on their iPhone, iPad or iPod touch by plugging it in to a Mac or Windows PC and launching iTunes.
"This update contains over 200 new features, including all new Apple-designed Maps, Siri features, Facebook integration, Shared Photo Streams, Passbook, and more," Apple's official description reads.
iOS 6 was first unveiled by Apple in June at the company's annual Worldwide Developers Conference. With it, Siri, can be used to launch applications, find sports scores, make dinner table reservations, and check movie times.
For an extensive look at new features and functionality, see AppleInsider's in-depth series Inside iOS 6, some highlights of which are included below:
How Apple's new vector-based Maps leave Google Maps looking jittery
Apple wants to wipe Google off the map with iOS 6
App Store, iTunes & iBook stores redesigned & improved in iOS 6
Nine auto makers partner with Apple for 'Eyes Free' Siri support
First look: iOS 6 Settings adds Do Not Disturb, quicker Bluetooth access
First look: iOS 6 brings Siri to iPad, adds Facebook integration
Users can update their device to iOS 6 by launching the Settings application, tapping "General," and then choosing "Software Update." From there, the download and installation process can begin directly on the device.
Alternatively, users can also download and install iOS 6 on their iPhone, iPad or iPod touch by plugging it in to a Mac or Windows PC and launching iTunes.
"This update contains over 200 new features, including all new Apple-designed Maps, Siri features, Facebook integration, Shared Photo Streams, Passbook, and more," Apple's official description reads.
iOS 6 was first unveiled by Apple in June at the company's annual Worldwide Developers Conference. With it, Siri, can be used to launch applications, find sports scores, make dinner table reservations, and check movie times.
For an extensive look at new features and functionality, see AppleInsider's in-depth series Inside iOS 6, some highlights of which are included below:
How Apple's new vector-based Maps leave Google Maps looking jittery
Apple wants to wipe Google off the map with iOS 6
App Store, iTunes & iBook stores redesigned & improved in iOS 6
Nine auto makers partner with Apple for 'Eyes Free' Siri support
First look: iOS 6 Settings adds Do Not Disturb, quicker Bluetooth access
First look: iOS 6 brings Siri to iPad, adds Facebook integration
Comments
"Stale. No new features. Except those features that Android has had for decades."
Guess the Apple TV will have to wait.
No yet downloadable in Canada (at 1PM)
it was available at 945 am for me, but i couldn't upgrade as I didn't have enough space on my phone, now trying to clear it up so I can upgrade... uggg
Android has Siri now? Cool! LOL
Not so fast! Not everybody can download it yet, including me.
Apple probably doesn't want hundreds of millions of people to be hitting their servers all at once.
Boo!
EDIT: After some more persistent clicking it's now downloading! (6 minutes to go, BTW...)
My bad it is if I connect via iTunes. Woot!
Weird. I plugged my iPhone into my office Mac which is not the machine it syncs with and it only gave me two choices: Set up as new phone or restore from back up. Neither of these choices are what I want so I guess I will download over the air. I thought I could get faster service bypassing the WiFi but I guess not.
Ok update: my phone still says 5.1.1 is up to date here in So Cal.
Update: 1:05 EDT - it showed up!
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Originally Posted by mstone
Weird. I plugged my iPhone into my office Mac which is not the machine it syncs with and it only gave me two choices: Set up as new phone or restore from back up. Neither of these choices are what I want so I guess I will download over the air. I thought I could get faster service bypassing the WiFi but I guess not.
Ok update: my phone still says 5.1.1 is up to date here in So Cal.
OTA updates should never be bigger than the iTunes ones, from what I understand. Itunes updates are full updates, while OTA ones are partial at worst, full if totally necessary (which it probably will be for iOS6 I guess).
Mine just showed up too - About 9 minutes remaining.
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Originally Posted by tkrunner1738
available but no wifi at work, what is the file size? might have to hit up a wifi network at lunch.
iTunes is showing me the file is 887.6MB.
Doing my 4th gen ipod touch now. Not going to do 3GS as it is already slow with 5.1.1
Sitting at 70 minutes....
I guess it's that whole "Saving The Best For Last" thing, you know ....
*sniff*