iPhone 5 reviews are just hitting the web and they are easily the most positive mobile phone review in history. Sure the faster processor, incredible camera and larger screen are a big hit but so iOS 6, the next generation operating system. Even though you won’t be able to get your hands on the iPhone 5 until Friday, the iOS 6 release date is today! You will be able to upgrade to iOS 6 in just a few hours – the iOS 6 release time should be around 10am PST/ 1pm EST
If you are upgrading to iOS 6 today, we have included all of the tips and tricks that you need to know and what time to check the Apple site below. And because the iOS 6 release date is so hyped we also included what you can expect from upgrading and all of the photos from the Apple event last week.
Here is everything you need to know ahead of the iOS 6 release time.
iOS 6 Release Date:
iOS 6 was announced last week and the iOS 6 release date is now today. We should expect to see it available for download around 10am PST/ 1pm EST. You will be able to download iOS 6 on Wednesday September 19th. Apple announced iOS 6 at Apple’s Word Wide Developers conference, however, it has only been available for developers since then. iOS 6 will be supported on the iPhone 4S, iPhone 4, iPhone 3GS, iPad 2, new iPad and fourth gen iPod touch.
Over the Air Update
This is the first time that you will be able to upgrade operating systems without plugging in your phone to your computer. If you are currently running iOS 5 you will be able to upgrade to iOS 6 over the air.
iTunes 10.7
You will need iTunes 10.7 before you upgrade to iOS 6. Download it now!
Make Sure You Back Up
Upgrading operating systems always runs the risk of data loss. Make sure you back up all of your data before hand.
Charge Your Phone
Make sure your phone is charged or a power cord is nearby. Running out of battery during an upgrade could spell disaster.
Now that you are ready, here is what you can expect.
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.
App Store
According to a report today, the App store is getting a one touch download for free apps. This is awesome because I am sick of the three clicks that it takes now.
Facebook Integration:
Facebook will integrate with iOS 6 in a similar way Twitter currently integrates with iOS 5.
New Phone App Features:
You can now 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:
Allows you to easily share photos with your friends.
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’s in use so that other controls won’t be accessible.
Passbook:
Get all your passes in one place, including boarding passes, tickets, and coupons.
The iPhone 5 and iOS 6 release will go down in history as the companies most anticipated product releases in history.
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