Apple iOS 6 upgrade is today, just two days before the iPhone 5 hits stores, and here is how to get your two hundred new features. Unlike the iPhone 5, you won't need to wait in massive lines to get iOS 6. If you have an iOS device, a simple Software Update while you're connected to Wi-Fi will get it started.
iOS 6 adds 200 new features to the iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch, including a new Maps app, Facebook integration, Passbook to store tickets and loyalty cards, and Facetime calls over the cellular network.
The new operating system will support the iPhone 4s, iPhone 4, iPhone 3Gs, iPad 2, iPad 3 and 4th generation iPod Touch. It will be available on the iPhone 5 on Friday and will be incorporated into the 5th generation iPod Touch in October.
Siri will now be available for the iPad. In addition, she has learned new languages and works in new countries. She will now help users get sports updates, make restaurant reservations, watch movie trailers & offer showtimes, launch apps by voice, Tweet and post to Facebook.
According to Apple, Facebook will integrate with the new operating system in a similar way to how Twitter integrates with the iOS 5.1.1.
iOS 6 has a number of new features for iPhone users. There will be a new "Do Not Disturb" option so "you won't be bothered by anyone." Also, when users decline an incoming call they will now have the option to instantly reply to the caller with a text message or set a callback reminder.
Apple is no longer utilizing Google Maps in its iOS 6 and will instead have an in-house Map app. The company has partnered with TomTom to make available detailed graphics and text, high-resolution cityscapes and will have visual and spoken turn-by-turn navigation and real-time traffic updates.
FaceTime will now be enabled over 3G networks as well as WiFi on the iOS 6 and users will be able to make and receive FaceTime calls on their iPads using their phone numbers.
With Passbook, iPhone users will now be able to use their handsets as a "digital wallet." The app will let iPhones store and make available for use digital coupons, tickets and customer loyalty cards.
For all the Apple fans, happy upgrading and enjoy the new features!