** 01 – FaceTime over 3G:
The
updated feature is infused in the iOS 6 (earlier Apple’s FaceTime was
accessible only via Wi-Fi). This allows Apple fiends to access FaceTime
over cellular network. So you can use FaceTime even while traveling and
don’t have to run about to check for Wi-Fi connection.
** 02 – Siri on a learning spree
Siri,
now has been educated further to answer questions about movies, get
sports scores, make dinner reservations, tweet and it even supports
newer languages. Also, It has been enabled with the ‘Eyes Free’
functionality, which lets you talk to Siri without looking into your
handset’s screen while driving. The benefits of this feature are
expected to be soon seen in cars by top auto makers.
** 03 – Do Not Disturb:
Firstly,
it isn’t the airplane mode and you will receive your calls and
messages, but the device will not indicate it through a ringtone or
vibration mode. It means that the device will ignore all calls and
messages, in the same time, you can view them later as you pull the
device out of the Do Not Disturb mode. Nevertheless, if the user gets a
call from the same number about three times in 5 minutes, the feature
will reckon it important and indicate the user about it. Smart, we must
say.
** 04 – Call Rejection and Reminder:
If
you want to reject a call, you can quickly send an SMS saying you are
busy with a chore, instead of just swiping across ‘do not answer.’ You
can also set a reminder, so that you don’t forget to make that call.
** 05 – VIP Mail:
Apple’s
iOS 6 now comes with a VIP inbox for all the important emails that you
don’t want to miss. Additionally, you can also receive an SMS
notification each time you get a VIP e-mail. You will know all those
whom you’ve marked as VIP, as a small star is likely to appear next to
their name.
** 06 – Facebook Integration:
You
have to sign into your Facebook account once and the device allows
posting from Notification Center, Siri and Facebook enabled apps, such
as Photos, Safari and Maps. With such App you can sync all the
information about your Facebook friends across all other iOS devices,
and also automatically updates details in Contacts (if a friend changes
any contact detail).
** 07 – Passbook:
Apple,
with Passbook, allows you transform the device into a handbag carrying
all your important documents. It keeps all tickets, boarding passes, air
tickets and even passes to events that you are attending in your
phone-pouch. This app will be very handy for frequent travelers.
** 08 – Maps:
As
you know, Apple and Google are competing each other, so it is said to
intensify as Apple has come up with its own Maps application powered by
TomTom… The app launches some creative features, like turn-by-turn
navigation, real time traffic, and Flyover mode (said to be in 3D Mode)
that transforms the normal satellite view into a 3D photographic model
and shows a realistic view of the city (only U.S cities, for now)… Siri
integration within the Maps flourishes the navigation functionality
further.
** 09 – Safari:
Also,
Apple has reinforced its web browser in the most recent version of its
operating system. Safari for iOS 6 comes with a redesigned sharing menu
and Apple has made it icon-based this time, includes the ability to sync
with tabs across other iCloud devices and read items from Reading Lists
offline.
** 10 – PhotoStream:
It
is something useful for many users, this feature permits quick and easy
sharing of photos with a group of other users… All one needs to do is
select the photo / photos, find “Photo Stream” in the share menu and add
contacts… This collection of photos can be made private or can be set
to invisible… The acquaintances can even comment on your photos and vice
versa.
In the next two months, iOS 6 is
expected to be released… The novel OS will be well-matched with iPhone
3GS, iPhone 4, iPhone 4S, iPad 2, new iPad and fourth generation iPod
Touch… Obviously, some of these new features will not be made available
to all the mentioned devices.
