iOS 6: new OS for iPhone and iPad Part-II

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More news in the section of the iPhone: Never mind if in silent mode with vibration setting. Apple pulled the boat out on this line and presented in IOS 6 a new phone configuration mode. Do not break too much head and baptized with the very descriptive name of “Do Not Disturb”. Basically, it’s a default mode that keeps the device in operation, though in a state of hibernation that will not reflect the usual behavior, although still receive calls, messages and notifications. This function can be customized with special commands such as put a daily schedule, add exceptions or define routines.

FaceTime is made compatible with the then 3G

Time for Apple’s native video call, FaceTime. This service is not new, both in the iPhone as iPad. And not only that, the computers running Mac OS X, the operating system home computers also support this application. However, now joins a small but substantial improvement, especially for mobile operators, if they know the traffic channel is going to assume: FaceTime also operate over data networks. That is why there is no need to be under the influence of a point Wi-Fi to videollamar our contacts have iPhone, iPad or Mac computer.

The system also incorporates some new features like the browser itself. Apple says that it works faster, dealing with reading improvement and operation of the websites that are visited. But not all. It will allow sync tabs icloud, the cloud platform of the firm, so that you could share with the desktop version of the same browser. You also have a way of reading offline for a time when it is not possible to connect to Internet.

And despite the integration of Facebook, since Apple will not make you averse to their own social network images. It’s called Photo Stream. Basically, this is a service that we can share photos with your contacts, incorporating constraints, comments and other interactions. Photos and albums can be shared only with the selected contacts, so they will not be available to all users we have on our list.

The manager email some minimal performance gains. To begin, let manage lists of favorites, or VIPs. And also give user the option to insert photos or videos inside the body text, so that will not move the attachments at the end of the mail.

One of the additions to the system that has surprised called Passbook. It is a service that allows you to take in implementing a registry entries, tickets and cards that could in shops, cinemas, theaters and transportation centers. With this, you would not need to resort to physical impressions tickets or cards, since the code reflected in their different possibilities on the screen with Passbook would be more than enough to fulfill their missions. Given this, will require a period of adaptation to the shops and most popular service providers. However, since not arrive until fall iOS 6, is more than likely that those responsible to cover Passbook batteries are made for the launch.

Moreover, the rift between Apple and Google becomes more pronounced after knowing that the latter maps will not be the application of choice for geolocation in IOS 6. Those in Mountain View are no longer responsible for the mapping that uses the IOS, now go to be developed entirely by Apple in conjunction with TomTom. There are three main features of the new maps. For starters, it has an option that virtualizes the profiles of the cities in three dimensions, so that situations can be identified by something other than its location or its coordinates. In addition, the application will act as GPS, describing step by step routes. Finally, among the information you can supply the user, the application shall disclose traffic data, recording the incidents caused by roadworks, accidents or unexpected on the road.

Failing that get in autumn and can download the official version of IOS 6, there is only satisfied with the evidence offered by the platform in its Beta. From what has been released, no doubt that Apple continues to monitor developments consisting of Android on your platform, passing through the sieve of the house, thus reducing commitment to simplicity, usability and uniform design characteristic of the house on the block.

Particularly noteworthy are the new options of Siri, improves integration with various services. The new maps will also attract your attention, not only for the tasty options that have been allowed to see during the presentation, but also because of the curiosity that signed the opening of a new front of competition between Apple and Google.

The fact that FaceTime is made compatible with the then 3G is best left in quarantine until it is established on the one hand, the stability offered on the mobile data network, and secondly, what sacrifices will need to take to use the detriment of the contracted bandwidth quota. What is striking is that so far has integrated Facebook with the system, though well regarded, better late than never. Be another matter Passbook Photo Stream and a couple of services that a priori have very interesting insights, but will be subject to how to finally present a commercial basis and the support they receive from users and partners will require at least Passbook.