Apple's iOS6 Arrives

Tomorrow Apple releases the updated operating system iOS6 for the iPhone and iPad. This operating system is the backbone of the upcoming Iphone5 but is also available for the previous iPhone models and iPads starting tomorrow.

Here are some of the reported enhancements as I understand it at this time.

A New YouTube- If you enjoy YouTube be aware that YouTube is now longer a native part of the OS. This means you will need to download the YouTube app from the app store. Ironically from what I understand the new YouTube app is a big improvement from the native version.

Apple's New Maps- Getting around with your iPhone will be an experience by itself now, with spoken directions and turn-by-turn navigation, real-time crowdsourced traffic updates, Quick routes and re-routing options, Yelp-powered details on nearby businesses and more. One of the highlights of this feature would be Flyover, a 3D rendition of buildings and major landmarks for a close-up interactive 3D view of cities around the world.

A Smarter Siri- Siri is now savvy in sports stats, restaurant reviews and rotten tomatoes (imdb movie ratings). You can make reservations with Siri through the OpenTable app, and check out movie schedules and ratings. Have a lot of apps to sift through, look up and launch? Launch it the new way by asking Siri to launch the app for you. With the iOS6, you can even dictate your posts for release on Facebook and Twitter.

An Integrated Facebook- It’s easier than ever to share on Facebook with the new iOS6. Share photos and locations straight from your device and get your updates about what’s happening on Facebook in your contact and Calendar. Profile information will be integrated into Calendar so you won’t get to miss a thing, especially since you now get notifications for both Facebook and Twitter updates from the notification center.

Passbook App- Tickets, boarding passes, movie tickets and store cards are things of the pass. Scan in your details to get on that plane, into that cinema or that concert and keep constant tabs on your store card balance all from your iOS devices.

Improved FaceTime- Phone numbers and Apple IDs are unified in iOS 6 and FaceTime is now cellular, so if someone calls you via your phone number on FaceTime, you can answer on your iOS device or on your Mac. Messages sent to your iOS device also updates in real-time to your iPad and Mac.

Enhanced Phone App - Yes It Appears Apple Even Worked on on the Phone Itself- Never miss a call again. Reply to missed or declined calls with a canned message, or add a reminder to yourself to call back at a better time. There is also a ‘Do Not Disturb’ mode that can be scheduled to let you regain some of your sleep time.

How To Get iOS6?

You can upgrade your devices "over the air" which means you do not need to plug your device into your PC. However be sure to back up your device in Itunes beforehand and make sure your battery is fully charged.

To get it go to "Settings", "General" and choose "Software Update". The update should be available about mid-day (EST) on Wednesday, September 19, 2012. Good Luck.