Again, I refuse to do any Apple review. But the iOS 6 is out, and I know you want to read about it. So here are the blogs/reviews for it.
Gizmodo – Everything You Need to Know About iOS 6
“iOS 6 is out and ready for download. Here’s everything you need to know, from how to update your device(s) to getting started with Apple’s latest OS upgrade.”
macstories – The iOS 6 Trilemma
“In my opinion, iOS 6 has, right now, worse Maps and App Store search; especially for Maps, if you rely on features like Street View and public transit directions, I can’t recommend the update until an official Google Maps app comes out.
For everything else, iOS 6 improves on almost every aspect of the operating system, and sets the stage for a stronger platform in the future.”
Anil Dash – Who Benefits From iOS 6’s Crappy Maps?
“Apple made this maps change despite its shortcomings because they put their own priorities for corporate strategy ahead of user experience. That’s a huge change for Apple in the post-iPod era, where they’ve built so much of their value by doing the hard work as a company so that things could be easy for users. I’m not suggesting (yet) that this is a pattern, and that Apple will start to regularly compromise its user experiences in order to focus on its squabbles with other tech titans. But history shows that dominant players in every era of operating system history have reached a turning point where they shift from the user experience and customer benefits which earned them their dominance to platform integration efforts which are primarily aimed at boxing out competitors. It’ll be interesting to see which direction Apple’s maps follow.”
macstories – iOS 6: Mail, Phone and Safari Feature Additions
“Mail, Phone and Safari have all been around since the original iPhone launched in 2007. They all have seen subtle changes here and there over the years and in iOS 6 that trend continues but with the addition of some really neat new features.”
macstories – Hands On with iOS 6 Maps
“In my opinion, Apple has nailed the presentation of their Maps app. The new icon looks fantastic, Apple’s cartography is stunning, and their 3D imagery is for the most part, top notch. I’m really a fan of Apple’s turn-by-turn directions. Critics are going to argue that Google still has the upper hand here, especially for 3D imagery when pitted against Google Earth, and I’d agree, except that Google Earth constantly gives me low memory warnings and crashes on iOS. Google is said to be working on their own Maps app for the iPhone and iPad, although I’m surprised it isn’t out preceding the launch of iOS 6.”
macstories – iOS 6: Tips, Tricks & Hidden Features
“We know we didn’t uncover every single tip and trick of iOS 6, but we think we covered most of the the good ones. We hope these tips, tricks and hidden features will help you navigate around iOS 6 more easily, and knowing that you know things others don’t about the new iOS make you feel like a real Apple geek. Enjoy!”
Engadget – iOS 6 review
“If you’re a longtime fan of iOS, you’ll find yourself in the middle of a mental debate. You may be slightly disappointed that iOS 6 isn’t a revolutionary update; with the exception of the new Maps and Passbook, there aren’t many major feature changes or revisions that will leave you eagerly counting down the time it takes to download and install the update. With iOS 6, Apple seems to be more focused on refining the overall user experience than debuting significant new feature additions. On the other hand, it’s still an improvement over iOS 5. But let’s face it — this won’t be a difficult decision to make. Indeed, there’s very little reason not to hit the upgrade button.”
~ThirdTech
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