Apple Releases iOS 6 with New Maps App, Facebook Integration, Siri Improvements, and More

MacRumors · Sep 19, 2012, 11:43 AM

As expected, Apple has just released iOS 6 to the public, making the download available to users of recent iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch models. Users can obtain the update either by connecting their devices to iTunes and clicking the "Check for Update" button or checking for over-the-air updates on their devices via Settings -> General -> Software Update. It may, however, take a few minutes for the update to propagate to all users.

iOS 6 adds over 200 new features, including Apple's own Maps app, Facebook integration, Siri improvements, Apple's new Passbook digital wallet app, and more. Discussion of the new operating system is ongoing in our iOS 6 forum.

iOS 6 is compatible with the third-generation iPad, iPad 2, iPhone 4S, iPhone 4, iPhone 3GS, and fourth-generation iPod touch. It will also ship on the iPhone 5, which launches on Friday, and on the fifth-generation iPod touch launching next month. The operating system arrives as the golden master build 10A403 for existing devices, and Apple has also posted a special 10A405 build for the iPhone 5 and a 10A406 build for the upcoming fifth-generation iPod touch.

Article Link: Apple Releases iOS 6 with New Maps App, Facebook Integration, Siri Improvements, and More

deannnnn · Sep 19, 2012, 11:43 AM

Not upgrading, waiting to use iOS 6 on my new phone!

jeffgao · 01:22 PM

Starts downloading, 599MB.
...
Done upgrade.

The new Map app sucks! There is no longer transit routing available for my city. All it does is to show me an empty list of apps that may have routing capability.

WeegieMac · Sep 19, 2012, 11:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by deannnnn

Not upgrading, waiting to use iOS 6 on my new phone!

Identical on 4S and 5, so that's a somewhat futile exercise. And it's if anything smoother on the 4S than iOS 5 was, with no loss of speed.

buckers · Sep 19, 2012, 11:44 AM

Looking forward to being able to properly use Passbook!

Ice-Cube · Sep 19, 2012, 11:44 AM

Update not yet available on my side..

chinesebob · Sep 19, 2012, 11:45 AM

It's not out yet here.

BSoares · Sep 19, 2012, 11:45 AM

My iPad still says 5.1.1 is up to date. I guess I need to try again in a few minutes...

richard4339 · Sep 19, 2012, 11:45 AM

Nothing for me yet

marvel2 · Sep 19, 2012, 11:45 AM

Looking forward to test out the new maps!

chrisrosa · Sep 19, 2012, 11:45 AM

Curious if it's the same as the GM (6.0 10A403).

shurcooL · Sep 19, 2012, 11:45 AM

Ok, someone do it on their 3GS first and tell me if it's not as bad as iOS 4 was on 3G.

ChazUK · Sep 19, 2012, 11:45 AM

Been looking forward to this.

/fires up iPad2 and iPhone

borgqueenx · Sep 19, 2012, 11:46 AM

Here we go

The time is here!

Undecided · Sep 19, 2012, 11:46 AM

iWork updates?

Branskins · Sep 19, 2012, 11:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chrisrosa

Curious if it's the same as the GM (6.0 10A403).

I am curious as well!

beamer8912 · Sep 19, 2012, 11:46 AM

Don't see it yet

WeegieMac · Sep 19, 2012, 11:46 AM

Still no iOS 6 love here in the UK ... clicking Check For Updates like a madman.

IzzyJG99 · Sep 19, 2012, 11:46 AM

Not available yet on my iPad 2 or iPhone 4.

kabren · Sep 19, 2012, 11:46 AM

Am currently downloading iOS 6 OTA.

ARSC · Sep 19, 2012, 11:46 AM

It's not out

KdParker · Sep 19, 2012, 11:47 AM

sweet...now my wife can start using the new IOS6 until instead of waiting for her new iphone5

derbladerunner · Sep 19, 2012, 11:47 AM

iOS6, overall very nice.

But as many testers pointed out: Google Maps and StreetView seem to be more useful (especially outside the US) and with more detailed maps and info than Apple's Flyover.

Any feedback? I will probably refrain from upgrading until Google releases a stand-alone Maps app for iOS6.

(And it may well be that Apple takes its time to approve it...)

johndoejohndoes · Sep 19, 2012, 11:47 AM

Not showing in Florida.

MaxBurn · Sep 19, 2012, 11:47 AM

I have jack in itunes or on my ipad3

Sep 19, 2012, 11:43 AM	#1
MacRumors macrumors bot Join Date: Apr 2001	Apple Releases iOS 6 with New Maps App, Facebook Integration, Siri Improvements, and More As expected, Apple has just released iOS 6 to the public, making the download available to users of recent iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch models. Users can obtain the update either by connecting their devices to iTunes and clicking the "Check for Update" button or checking for over-the-air updates on their devices via Settings -> General -> Software Update. It may, however, take a few minutes for the update to propagate to all users. iOS 6 adds over 200 new features, including Apple's own Maps app, Facebook integration, Siri improvements, Apple's new Passbook digital wallet app, and more. Discussion of the new operating system is ongoing in our iOS 6 forum. iOS 6 is compatible with the third-generation iPad, iPad 2, iPhone 4S, iPhone 4, iPhone 3GS, and fourth-generation iPod touch. It will also ship on the iPhone 5, which launches on Friday, and on the fifth-generation iPod touch launching next month. The operating system arrives as the golden master build 10A403 for existing devices, and Apple has also posted a special 10A405 build for the iPhone 5 and a 10A406 build for the upcoming fifth-generation iPod touch. Article Link: Apple Releases iOS 6 with New Maps App, Facebook Integration, Siri Improvements, and More
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deannnnn macrumors 68000 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: New York City & South Florida	Not upgrading, waiting to use iOS 6 on my new phone! __________________ MacBook Pro (Retina) / iPhone 5 / iPad 1
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jeffgao macrumors newbie Join Date: Aug 2011	Starts downloading, 599MB. ... Done upgrade. The new Map app sucks! There is no longer transit routing available for my city. All it does is to show me an empty list of apps that may have routing capability. Last edited by jeffgao; Sep 19, 2012 at 01:22 PM.
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buckers macrumors 6502 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Anglesey, UK	Looking forward to being able to properly use Passbook! __________________ Mike B Graduate Software Developer, UK 2012 iPad Mini 16GB 2010 13" MacBook Air iPhone 4 16GB 2000 iMac G3 CRT
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Ice-Cube macrumors 6502a Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Somewhere over the rainbow	Update not yet available on my side.. __________________ sent from my iPhone.
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chinesebob macrumors newbie Join Date: Feb 2008	It's not out yet here.
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BSoares macrumors regular Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: USA	My iPad still says 5.1.1 is up to date. I guess I need to try again in a few minutes...
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richard4339 macrumors 6502a Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Illinois	Nothing for me yet __________________ Retina MBP \|\| VZW iPhone 4S
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Sep 19, 2012, 11:45 AM	#10
marvel2 macrumors 6502 Join Date: Jun 2007	Looking forward to test out the new maps!
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Sep 19, 2012, 11:45 AM	#11
chrisrosa macrumors newbie Join Date: Nov 2011	release number? Curious if it's the same as the GM (6.0 10A403).
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Sep 19, 2012, 11:45 AM	#12
shurcooL macrumors 6502a Join Date: Jan 2011	Ok, someone do it on their 3GS first and tell me if it's not as bad as iOS 4 was on 3G.
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Sep 19, 2012, 11:45 AM	#13
ChazUK macrumors 601 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Essex (UK)	Been looking forward to this. /fires up iPad2 and iPhone __________________ Media Player: 5th Gen iPod Touch 32GB Phones: LG Nexus 4 16GB \| Apple iPhone 4 8GB \| Nokia Lumia 620 Tablets: Apple iPad2 3G 16GB \| Apple iPad Mini 16GB \| Archos 80 Titanium 8GB
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Sep 19, 2012, 11:46 AM	#14
borgqueenx macrumors 6502a Join Date: Jul 2010	Here we go The time is here!
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Undecided macrumors 6502a Join Date: Mar 2005	iWork updates? iWork updates?
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Sep 19, 2012, 11:46 AM	#17
beamer8912 macrumors 65816 Join Date: May 2009	Don't see it yet
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WeegieMac macrumors 68030 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Glasgow, UK	Still no iOS 6 love here in the UK ... clicking Check For Updates like a madman. __________________ 20" iMac, 2.4GHz C2D - iPhone 4S 16GB - iPad 3 64GB WiFi + Cellular.
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IzzyJG99 macrumors 6502 Join Date: Oct 2007	Not available yet on my iPad 2 or iPhone 4. __________________ 20" iMac 3.06GHz Intel Core 2 Duo, 4GB RAM, 500GB HD; iPod Touch 16GB 2nd Gen; iPhone 4 16GB, iPad 2 16GB.
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Sep 19, 2012, 11:46 AM	#20
kabren macrumors newbie Join Date: Sep 2012	Am currently downloading iOS 6 OTA.
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ARSC macrumors 6502 Join Date: Jun 2010	It's not out __________________ "R.I.P Steve Jobs. Someone who definitely left his mark on this world! Innovations that will live and last forever!!"
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KdParker macrumors 68000 Join Date: Oct 2010	sweet...now my wife can start using the new IOS6 until instead of waiting for her new iphone5 __________________ 16g iPhone5 Black ; 16g iPhone5 White; 15" retina - MBP 2.6 GHZ 16 RAM; iPad4 retina
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Sep 19, 2012, 11:47 AM	#23
derbladerunner macrumors regular Join Date: Sep 2005	iOS6, overall very nice. But as many testers pointed out: Google Maps and StreetView seem to be more useful (especially outside the US) and with more detailed maps and info than Apple's Flyover. Any feedback? I will probably refrain from upgrading until Google releases a stand-alone Maps app for iOS6. (And it may well be that Apple takes its time to approve it...)
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johndoejohndoes macrumors 65816 Join Date: May 2010	Not showing in Florida. __________________ 21.5" iMac (2011) \| iPad (4th Generation) 32GB \| iPhone 5 32GB \| iPod Classic 120GB
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Sep 19, 2012, 11:47 AM	#25
MaxBurn macrumors 65816 Join Date: Nov 2010	I have jack in itunes or on my ipad3
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