iOS 6 announced at WWDC 2012

By Scott Davert, 11 June, 2012

Member of the AppleVis Editorial Team

iOS 6 announcements note: I did miss a few things because the audio was a bit difficult, so anyone who has the remaining info is welcome to post it. Siri can now launch apps. Also, more support for other languages and countries. There are also more local search type options, including those outside the US. Facebook integration. Facebook and Twitter are now options in the Notification Center, and App Store gets Facebook integration so you can tell apps that your friends like. Also, do not disturb mode, which allows you to make the phone go completely silent for a given period of time you specify. Facetime added to cellular networks, though this feature was available in some beta releases of 5, so not necissarily new. Photo stream can now be shared by different iDevices as well. Turn by turn directions will also be available in Maps. Siri now integrated in to the latest iPad only. iOS 6 will be available on the iPhone 3gs and later, iPad 2 and later, and iPod 3rd gen and later in the fall. My guess is October. As was standard, no mention of accessibility enhancements were mentioned. We'll just have to wait and see what happens.

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By Blaque Diamond on Thursday, June 21, 2012 - 16:14