Digital Inspiration Technology Blog: Older iPhones and iPads Getting iOS 6 Sans Some Features

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Older iPhones and iPads Getting iOS 6 Sans Some Features Jun 11th 2012, 19:25 At WWDC 2012, Apple announced iOS 6, a software upgrade that will add plenty of new features to your iPhone and iPad. For instance, for the first time, you will be able to use Siri on your iPad. The new Siri can also help you launch app using your voice. iOS 6 is tightly integrated with Facebook meaning you will be able to share pictures or post status updates more easily than ever before (similar to Twitter integration). With iOS 6, Apple has replaced Google Maps with their own Maps app. It has a Google Earth like feature called "flyover" which you can use to explore cities in 3D view without realistic satellite imagery. iOS 6 – Availability iOS 6 will be available for download in the next 3-4 months and supports iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4, iPhone 4S, iPad 2 and iPad 3. Yes, with iOS 6, Apple has finally dropped support for the first-generation iPad. Apple isn't saying anything about the price but more likely it will be a free upgrade. iOS 6 – The Missing Bits There's something in the fine print that you should know. Even if iOS 6 is available for your iPhone or iPad model, it may not necessarily mean that all the new features of iOS 6 will be available on your device. For instance, Siri is part of iOS 6 but it won't be available on iPad 2 though iOS 6 is available for iPad 2. Here's a table that shows what features of iOS 6 may not be available for your iOS device even if that device can be upgraded iOS 6. iPhone 3GS iPhone 4 iPhone 4S iPad 2 iPad 3 Siri No No Yes No Yes Facetime over cellular network No Yes Yes Yes Yes Offline Reading in Safari No Yes Yes Yes Yes VIP List in Mail No Yes Yes Yes Yes Flyover in Apple Maps No No Yes Yes Yes Turn by Turn Navigation No No Yes Yes Yes iOS 6 is currently available for developers while everyone else will it this fall. This story, Older iPhones and iPads Getting iOS 6 Sans Some Features, was originally published at Digital Inspiration on 11/06/2012 under IPad, IPhone, Software. Related posts: Dragon App turns your iOS Device into a Voice Recorder Using the Sleep & Home Buttons of your iOS Device Siri for the iPhone 4S – Video Ads A Simple Fix for iOS 5 Upgrade Errors 3002 & 3200 The Best Mind Mapping App for iOS is now Free Media files: ios_6-50x50.png (image/png)

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