IOS 6

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iOS 6

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Developer	Apple Inc.
OS family	Unix-like, iOS
Source model	Closed source with open source components
Initial release	September  19, 2012 (2012-09-19)
Latest release	6.1.6 / February  21, 2014 (2014-02-21)
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Marketing target	Mobile devices
Available in	Multilingual
Update method	OTA, iTunes
Package manager	App Store
Platforms	iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad
Kernel type	Hybrid kernel
Userland	Darwin
Default user interface	Cocoa Touch
License	Proprietary
Preceded by	iOS 5
Succeeded by	iOS 7
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iOS 6 is the sixth major release of the iOS mobile operating system developed by Apple Inc., being the successor to iOS 5. It was announced at the company's Worldwide Developers Conference on June 11, 2012, and was released on September 19, 2012. iOS 6 was succeeded by iOS 7 on September 18, 2013.

Features

iOS 6 introduced several new features and improvements over its predecessor, including:

• Apple Maps: Replacing Google Maps as the default mapping service, Apple Maps introduced turn-by-turn navigation, 3D views, and the Flyover feature.
• Siri improvements: Enhanced capabilities for the virtual assistant, including the ability to make restaurant reservations, launch apps, and provide sports scores.
• Facebook integration: System-wide integration allowing users to post directly from Notification Center and Siri.
• Passbook: A new app for storing tickets, boarding passes, coupons, and loyalty cards.
• FaceTime over cellular: Enabled FaceTime video calls over cellular networks, not just Wi-Fi.
• Do Not Disturb: A feature to silence calls, alerts, and notifications.
• Shared Photo Streams: Allowed users to share selected photos with other iOS users.
• Mail enhancements: Added a VIP mailbox and the ability to insert photos and videos directly into emails.
• Safari improvements: Full-screen mode for the iPhone and offline reading lists.

Compatibility

iOS 6 was compatible with the following devices:

• iPhone 3GS
• iPhone 4
• iPhone 4S
• iPhone 5
• iPod Touch (4th generation)
• iPod Touch (5th generation)
• iPad 2
• iPad (3rd generation)
• iPad (4th generation)
• iPad Mini (1st generation)

Reception

iOS 6 received mixed reviews. While the operating system was praised for its new features and improvements, it faced criticism for the performance of Apple Maps, which was seen as inferior to the previously included Google Maps. Apple later issued an apology and made efforts to improve the service.

See also

• iOS version history
• iPhone
• iPad
• iPod Touch
• Apple Inc.
• Mobile operating system