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iOS 6
iOS 6 running on AT&T iPhone 5
DeveloperApple Inc.
OS familyiOS
Source modelClosed, with open-source components
Released to
manufacturing		September 19, 2012; 12 years ago (2012-09-19)
Latest release6.1.4 / May 2, 2013; 11 years ago (2013-05-02)[1]
Kernel typeHybrid (XNU)
LicenseProprietary EULA except for open-source components
Preceded byiOS 5
Succeeded byiOS 7
Official websitewww.apple.com/ios/whats-new

iOS 6 is the latest major version of the iOS mobile operating system from Apple Inc. The latest version of iOS 6 is 6.1.4. It was preceded by iOS 5 (final version was 5.1.1). On June 10, 2013, the successor to iOS 6, iOS 7, was announced.

History

iOS 6 was previewed on June 11, 2012 during WWDC 2012, with release announced for Fall 2012. Following the pattern of previous iOS releases, older devices are no longer supported, specifically the third-generation iPod Touch and the first-generation iPad. Supported devices on this release include the iPhone 3GS or later, the fourth-generation iPod Touch and later, the iPad 2 or later, and iPad Mini.

On September 12, 2012 at San Francisco's Yerba Buena Center for the Arts, among other items unveiled, Apple announced three iOS-related items; the release of the next generation of iPhone, called iPhone 5, the fifth-generation iPod Touch, and the expected final release of iOS 6.0.[2] The September 19 release date of iOS 6 was announced at this event.[3]

While the iPhone 5 came installed with iOS 6 starting September 21, other units will require an over-the-air update or an install through iTunes.[3] An update to iTunes version 10.7, which was released on September 12, is necessary to install the iOS 6 update on a device.[4]

The release of iOS 6 is Apple’s fastest beta-to-product development for its mobile OS.[3]

Features

Two notable apps that iOS 6 removed by default are Google Maps and YouTube.

The built-in Maps app uses Apple's new vector-based engine that eliminates the lag present while downloading bitmaps from Google's servers, making for smoother zooming. New to Maps is turn-by-turn navigation spoken directions in certain countries, 3D views in some major cities and real-time traffic.[4] Turn-by-turn navigation is only available for iPhone 4S or later and iPad 2 or later with cellular capability, while 3D views are only available for iPhone 4S or later, fifth-generation iPod Touch, and iPad 2 and later.[5]

Another change includes the inability to download Podcasts through the regular iTunes application. Instead, users are prompted to download the official Podcasts App in order to continue.

iOS 6 brings the retrieval of documents such as boarding passes, admission tickets, coupons and loyalty cards through its new Passbook app. An iOS device with Passbook can be scanned under a reader to process a mobile payment at participating locations. The app has context-aware features such as notifications for relevant coupons when in the immediate vicinity of a given store.[4][6]

Apple’s Siri intelligent personal assistant was improved to include the ability to make restaurant reservations, launch apps, dictate Facebook or Twitter updates, retrieve movie reviews and detailed sports statistics.[4] Siri, which previously was only supported on iPhone 4S, is also now supported on iPhone 5, fifth-generation iPod Touch, third- through fourth-generation iPad and iPad Mini.[5]

Facebook comes integrated through Apple’s native apps with iOS 6. Facebook features can be directly accessed from within native apps such as Calendar which can sync Facebook events, or use Facebook’s like button from within the Apple App Store.[4]

New privacy settings are available to the user. In addition to location services, the following have been added in iOS 6: photos (already partially restricted in iOS 5), contacts (address book), calendars, reminders, Bluetooth sharing, Twitter, Facebook, and Sina Weibo. iOS 6 also comes with a "Limit ad tracking" user control in the general settings menu to allow users the option to prevent targeted advertising. Apple's Advertising Identifier replaces the company’s existing UDID standard. Advertising networks not yet using Apple's Advertising Identifier device identifier standard would not be affected although Apple will require the standard in the future.[7]

Problems

In iOS 6, Apple replaced the previous Google Maps-based application with its own Maps, and was faced with poor reception from critics and users, with inaccurate or incomplete data, no support for transit maps, and low-quality satellite imagery.[8][9] Apple was also faced with criticism from Ireland's Minister for Justice and Equality Alan Shatter when a map incorrectly marked Airfield, a farming area in Dundrum, Dublin, with an icon indicating that it was an airport.[10] Apple CEO Tim Cook later issued a letter on Apple's website apologizing for the "frustration caused by the Maps application".[11]

In September 2012, a privacy expert with the software company Abine expressed her concern that in spite of new targeted ad opt-outs, advertisers could still identify users based on other data and Apple could curate user databases for marketing or to sell to others.[7] Also that month, several users have reported a higher-than-normal data usage after iOS 6 upgrade, causing some to be heavily billed for data largely exceeding their data plan.[12][13][14]

The iOS 6.1 update released on January 28, 2013 has generated reports of decreased battery life and issues with signal strength.[15]

Version history: portable iOS devices

Main article: iOS version history

iOS 6 was previewed on June 11, 2012 during WWDC 2012, with release announced for Fall 2012. Following the pattern of previous iOS releases, older devices are no longer supported, specifically the third-generation iPod Touch and the first-generation iPad. Supported devices on this release include the iPhone 3GS onwards, the fourth-generation iPod Touch onwards, and the iPad 2 onwards.[16]

On September 12, 2012 at San Francisco's Yerba Buena Center for the Arts, amongst other items unveiled, Apple announced three iOS related items; the release of the next generation of iPhone, called iPhone 5, the fifth-generation iPod Touch, along with the final release of iOS 6.0.[2]

iOS 6 was released to the public through iTunes and over-the-air updates on September 19, 2012. Template:IOS 6

Version history: Apple TV (2nd generation) onwards

Main article: iOS version history

On September 24, 2012, Apple TV (2nd generation) onwards received the iOS 6.0 software update, with version 5.1's main features being Shared Photo Streams, iTunes account switching, better AirPlay functionality, and Trailers searching, among other smaller improvements.

Table of versions: iOS 6.x – Apple TV (2nd generation) onwards
iOS version Apple TV Software Build Release date Features

6.0

 5.1 10A406E (5201) September 24, 2012
  • Shared Photo Streams: Accept invitations for Shared Photo Streams, browse photos and comments, and receive notifications of new content.
  • AirPlay: Send audio content from Apple TV to AirPlay-enabled speakers/devices (including AirPort Express and other Apple TVs). Also includes the ability to require an onscreen code to use AirPlay with your Apple TV.
  • iTunes account switching: Save multiple iTunes accounts and switch quickly between them.
  • Trailers: Search for movie trailers. In the United States, see show times for local theaters.
  • Screen savers: New Cascade, Shrinking Tiles, and Sliding Panels screen savers.
  • Main menu: Reorder icons on the second page by holding down the select button on the remote.
  • Subtitles: SDH support for the deaf and hard-of-hearing as well as improvements to viewing and selecting subtitles.
  • Network configuration: Support for setting up advanced network options using configuration profiles.
  • Stability and performance: Includes general performance and stability improvements.

6.0.1

 5.1.1 10A831 (5433) November 29, 2012
  • Adds support for Up Next with iTunes 11 or iTunes Match.
  • Includes performance and stability improvements with the iTunes Store, AirPlay, Netflix, iTunes Match, and wired ethernet connections.

6.1

 5.2 10B144b (6010.96)[17] January 28, 2013
  • Bluetooth keyboards: Adds support for some Bluetooth keyboards (including Apple Wireless Keyboard).[18]
  • iTunes in the Cloud: Browse and play purchased iTunes music directly from iCloud.
  • Airplay: Send stereo audio from video content on Apple TV to AirPlay-enabled speakers/devices (including AirPort Express and other Apple TVs).
  • Stability and performance: Includes general performance and stability improvements.

6.1.3

 5.2.1 10B329a (6025) March 19, 2013
  • Hulu Plus app: Completely redesigned, adds support for closed-captioning.[19]
  • iTunes in the Cloud: Adds support for Music in the Cloud in Japan and Israel.[20]
  • Stability and performance: Including improvements for software update, subtitles, and general performance.[20]
  • Security Fixes.[21]

6.1.4

 5.3 June 19, 2013

Third-party content

iTunes Store

  • Improves reliability of signing in to the iTunes Store and playing purchased content.
iOS Version Apple TV Software Build Release date Features

Notes

See also

References

  1. ^ http://support.apple.com/kb/DL1652
  2. ^ a b Pollicino, Joe (2012-09-12). "Apple's September 12th event roundup: iPhone 5, new iPods, iOS 6, Lightning and everything else". Engadget. Retrieved 2012-09-13.
  3. ^ a b c Donna Tam (12 September). "Apple's iOS 6 release date: Start your downloads on Sept. 19". CNET. Retrieved 19 September 2012. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  4. ^ a b c d e Matt Peckham (12 September 2012). "Apple iOS 6 Here Next Week, iTunes Update Today, New iTunes in October". Time. Retrieved 19 September 2012.
  5. ^ a b "What's New in iOS 6". Retrieved 21 September 2012.
  6. ^ Christopher Versace (11 September 2012). "Apple, iOS 6 & Mobile Payments - One More Thing for the iPhone 5?". Forbes. Retrieved 19 September 2012.
  7. ^ a b Seth Rosenblatt (14 September 2012). "Ad tracking 'blocker' comes to iOS 6". CNET. Retrieved 19 September 2012.
  8. ^ "New Apple maps app under fire from users". BBC News. Retrieved 20 September 2012.
  9. ^ Claburn, Thomas. "Apple iOS 6 Maps App Flops". InformationWeek. Retrieved 20 September 2012.
  10. ^ "Apple gives Dublin a new 'airfield'". Irish Times. Retrieved 20 September 2012.
  11. ^ "A letter from Tim Cook on Maps". Apple. Retrieved 2 October 2012.
  12. ^ "iPhone 5 and iOS 6 users claim 'data use and bills rocket'". The Guardian UK. Retrieved 18 October 2012.
  13. ^ "ATT iPhone Customers Hit With Massive Data 'Sipping' Bug". The Huffington Post. Retrieved 22 October 2012.
  14. ^ "Mysterious iOS 6 Cellular Data Usage: A Deeper Look". TidBITS. Retrieved 24 October 2012.
  15. ^ Smith, Josh. "Bad iOS 6.1 Battery Life, Other Bugs Plague iOS 6.1 Users". Gotta Be Mobile.com. Retrieved 10 February 2013.
  16. ^ "iOS 6 Software Update". Apple Inc. Retrieved 29 September 2012.
  17. ^ Jesse Hollington (January 30, 2013). "Instant Expert: Secrets & Features of Apple TV 5.2". iLounge.com. Retrieved February 24, 2013.
  18. ^ "Apple TV: Using the Apple Wireless Keyboard". Apple. February 7, 2013. Retrieved February 24, 2013.
  19. ^ Serenity Caldwell (March 19, 2013). "Apple TV 5.2.1 brings redesigned Hulu Plus app, security fixes". Macworld. Retrieved March 19, 2013.
  20. ^ a b "About Apple TV (2nd and 3rd generation) software updates". Apple. March 19, 2013. Retrieved March 24, 2013.
  21. ^ "About the security content of Apple TV 5.2.1". Apple. March 19, 2013. Retrieved March 19, 2013.
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