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The Three iOS 6 Gems Android Needs to Steal

, Jun 12th 2012 Discuss [75]

This week Apple revealed iOS 6 in preview form at WWDC 2012, complete with a set of 10 features either brand new or refreshed for the future iPhone and current-era iPad. This operating system has not had many drastic changes made to it in several years, but what it has gotten this time around is several updates and completely new features that would work just fabulously for our Android devices right now. Let’s have a peek at three iOS 6 upgrades we’ve seen this week that would be just perfect for a future version of Google’s mobile OS.

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Apple iOS 6 Beta download links go live

, Jun 12th 2012 Discuss [4]

For those of you out there with a taste for Beta-testing and a heart for developing, Apple has released the first wide-release version of iOS 6 to the public. This version is available to anyone with an Apple developer account and is available now at Apple's developer site, but will not be ready for prime-time for at least a few more weeks. This version of Apple's mobile operating system will work on most Apple mobile products but will not function on the oldest versions of the iPod touch or the original iPad. Read The Full Story

Apple and TomTom sign Maps deal

, Jun 12th 2012 Discuss [0]

Apple unveiled its custom Maps application yesterday that will debut with iOS 6 when the update launches this Fall. Rumors in the past indicated that Apple would be building up its own mapping system based on the acquisition of several mapping companies, including C3 Technologies. Cupertino has also made use of OpenStreetMap in the past in Photos for iOS, but what about the new Maps? TomTom has now confirmed that Apple has licensed its maps, along with other content. Read The Full Story

SlashGear Evening Wrap-Up: June 11, 2012

, Jun 11th 2012 Discuss [0]

Happy Monday, everyone. We just wrapped up the video game bonanza last week that was E3, and now it's time for yet another major convention - Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference. We'll get right down to it - Apple WWDC 2012 keynote video available now. Among the major announcements today - iTunes updated to 10.6.3 with iOD 6 compatibility. There were some stories that didn't fall into Apple's wheelhouse today, like - Diablo III down-time portends real money Auction House launch. Read The Full Story

Apple WWDC 2012 Keynote Round-Up

, Jun 11th 2012 Discuss [15]

Apple’s Worldwide Developer’s Conference 2012 has started off with a bang with no less than a brand new MacBook Pro 2012 line with Retina display, iOS 6, and several secret updates to hardware now live in the Apple Store online. This event has released a whole wave of updates in the Apple universe and to help you keep them all straight, we’ve got a guide which lies here below. This guide will show you what you’ll be getting on your current-wave hardware for software upgrades and will also inform you on what it will mean to upgrade to the newest hardware this summer!

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iTunes updated to 10.6.3 with iOS 6 compatibility

, Jun 11th 2012 Discuss [5]

Recently we've heard speculation over iTunes 11 bringing iOS 6 support and tighter iCloud integration, but today Apple has just released the new iTunes 10.6.3 -- bringing with it full support for the just announced and released (for developers) iOS 6. It's available for download right this minute from the link below. Read The Full Story

Apple WWDC 2012 Keynote video available now

, Jun 11th 2012 Discuss [1]

In case you somehow managed to not get enough details from our WWDC 2012 liveblog earlier today, in their usual fashion Apple has now posted the full WWDC 2012 keynote video online for your viewing pleasure. They had tons of exciting goodies to announce and we covered anything at everything this year. Read The Full Story

iOS 6 beta available for developers today – shipping this fall

, Jun 11th 2012 Discuss [0]

Just as expected Apple has announced the new iOS 6 today at their Worldwide Developer Conference. It has more than 200 more features and you'll want to stay tuned for our full iOS 6 wrap-up coming soon. For now however, we do know that it is coming to iOS devices this fall and is available in beta for developers starting today. Read The Full Story

Apple introduces “Guided Access” for iOS 6 to disable parts of the UI

, Jun 11th 2012 Discuss [3]

Apple is hitting it hard with iOS 6 that is for sure, but we have another impressive new feature here to briefly talk about. That is Guided Access. Apple mentioned how wide the adoption has been for iOS devices, for everyone in the world including the blind and more. Guided Access in iOS 6 will bring their devices to more users in multiple ways, and even help you stop your kids from accidentally deleting emails by disabling parts of the OS user interface. Read The Full Story

Apple reveals new Maps app for iOS 6

, Jun 11th 2012 Discuss [21]

The rumors were all true: Apple has created its own internal mapping system and replaced Google Maps in iOS 6. Apple says that all of the maps used by the new app has been created by the company internally, and that it’s trying to cover the whole globe with this effort. Apple say that over 100 million business listings are included with the Maps app, and users will be able to perform a local search to find the best match for their query.

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Passbook app revealed at WWDC 2012

, Jun 11th 2012 Discuss [1]

The iPhone will soon be getting a much easier way to keep track of all of your mobile-based passes, be then movie passes, airplane tickets, or Apple store receipts, with an app called Passbook. This application will work with brands such as Target, Major League Baseball, United Airlines, Amtrak, Starbucks, and Fandango for movie tickets right out of the box. Apple made the application seem very possibly game-changing (or not?) with the following: "Is Apple answering a question no one asked with this one? Possibly. Or this will change you life." Read The Full Story

iOS 6 adds Photo Stream sharing feature

, Jun 11th 2012 Discuss [1]

Apple first introduced the Photo Stream feature when it debuted the iCloud and now with iOS 6, it's introducing the ability to share Photo Streams. Photo stream synchronizes your photos on all your devices and now you can share those Photo Streams with friends. When your friends see new streams pop up, they can view and comment on them. Read The Full Story
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