IOS 6 released today - Page 2

widgeon13 · 09-20-2012, 02:44 AM

iOS 6 very unexciting for anything but possibly a 4S.

slodave · slodave's Garage

Just remember that with the last few updates, Apple killed the possibility to unlock ATT iPhones. Really pissed me off after I spent too many hours my first night in Europe trying to figure out why I could not make a Euro SIM work.

onewhippedpuppy · 04:57 AM

I installed it last night on my iPhone 4. I haven't played with it much, but except for the maps looks pretty much the same. The maps looks very similar to Google with slightly better graphics. It gives on screen turn-by-turn prompts for navigation but doesn't speak them, which is pretty cheesy.

Porsche-O-Phile · Porsche-O-Phile's Garage

By "unlock" do you mean jailbreak? If so that's not a correct statement - there are a number of good, easy-to-use JBs out there for iOS 5.1x including RedSn0w and Absinthe. I have the latest iOS prior to v6 and had no issues - working fine, told AT&T to take a flying leap even though it's one of "their" phones. No problems, no issues.

red-beard · red-beard's Garage

Do not upgrade if you use the Google Maps traffic feature. It is gone!!! You will not get traffic data from the secondary roads and the traffic data in the new map is terrible!

Also, it appears that the Escort Live map is not fully functional now! Big pissed off.

Looking for a way to revert to iOS 5.0.1

red-beard · red-beard's Garage

Google maps work around - it is web based but better than the crappy Apple maps

Google Maps Can Be Used On iOS 6 Beta, Here Is How!

jwasbury · 09-20-2012, 07:20 AM

Hmmn...I suppose that the masses of people downloading the new IOS could explain why AppleTV streaming was ssssllllooowwww last night?

onewhippedpuppy · 09-20-2012, 07:30 AM

You also have to re-download YouTube from the App Store if you want the icon. IOS 6 deletes it in a jealous rage.

LENELSA · 09-20-2012, 07:36 AM

Can't I download ios6 via wifi on my iphone ??

plumb4u2 · plumb4u2's Garage

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Originally Posted by LENELSA

Can't I download ios6 via wifi on my iphone ??

Yes, I did on my 4s and my iPad 2

LENELSA · 09-20-2012, 07:48 AM

thought so.
thnx

JavaBrewer · JavaBrewer's Garage

Nokia Drive. Maps download to the phone for offline use. Probably the best map/navigation app on any mobile device today.

Nokia Drive Offline Navigation

techweenie · techweenie's Garage

Every new iOS version kills jailbreaks. It takes a while before the hackers break the new versions. If you're planning to get an iPhone 5, leave your current phone un-updated. It will be easier to sell on the secondary market.

motion · 09-20-2012, 08:05 AM

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Originally Posted by JavaBrewer

Nokia Drive. Maps download to the phone for offline use. Probably the best map/navigation app on any mobile device today.

Nokia Drive Offline Navigation

It works on iPhone?

motion · 09-20-2012, 08:06 AM

Apple maps are coming under heavy criticism. Hmmmm... starting to rethink my plan to visit the Apple store tomorrow for new phones.

gr8fl4porsche · gr8fl4porsche's Garage

ATT will unlock your phone if you are past the initial 2 yr contract.

You can use their chat feature online. I just had them unlock a 3GS.

ATT approves the unlock, then sends a request to Apple to authorize the unlock, then you restore the iOS thru iTunes and it is unlocked. Downside now is that iOS 6 will be installed.

JavaBrewer · JavaBrewer's Garage

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Originally Posted by motion

It works on iPhone?

No - sorry for the confusion Rich. ND was exclusive to the Nokia Lumia line but will now be available on all WP8 devices. I'm just being annoying by pointing out that sometimes iOS does not "just work". In this case their maps - which IMO has always lagged behind the competition (Google). Sure there is an app for that...but Apple has recognized the disparity and is now trying to close the gap. I'm sure they will.

Ronbo · 09-20-2012, 08:49 AM

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Originally Posted by red-beard

Do not upgrade if you use the Google Maps traffic feature. It is gone!!! You will not get traffic data from the secondary roads and the traffic data in the new map is terrible!

I do agree that traffic data is not as complete, but Apple maps does give you icons (and info) for road construction and accidents while Google maps does not.

gprsh924 · 09-20-2012, 09:23 AM

I'm not happy that I now have to use a third party app for transit directions. It was much easier when it was integrated into Google Maps.

red-beard · red-beard's Garage

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Originally Posted by Ronbo

I do agree that traffic data is not as complete, but Apple maps does give you icons (and info) for road construction and accidents while Google maps does not.

It is not an improvement! The traffic speed data on secondary roads is fantastic, when you want to get around some issue on the freeways.