A complete overview of the upcoming iPhone 6
Improved Camera
Though Apple’s cameras have known to be quite sturdy and efficient yet they have seen little revolution over the years and the excitement which is now demanded by customers was missing from the camera setup till iPhone 5s. But since we all know that Apple does bring improvement with every new phone, the iPhone 6 is sure to receive a bump and it is going to feature a 10-megapixel variety, with f/1.8 aperture and will feature better optical image stabilization (OIS) and faster autofocus.
iPhone 6 Front Panel
The front panel of the phone was recently leaked and it suggested that the front is going to look somewhat like the 5s but since the screen is quite large, it manages to look different.
What are the changes ushered in with iOS 6?
Image Gallery (11 images)The release of a new iPhone means two things. The first is obviously the new phone; but that hardware is also accompanied by a new version of iOS. Apple's mobile operating system has evolved from a relatively simple interface for using a few stock Apple apps (on 2007's debut iPhone) to an advanced system that is creeping ever closer to OS X. The annual iOS refresh is now an event in itself.
The last two iterations of iOS brought significant upgrades. 2010's iOS 4 saw multitasking, folders, and home screen wallpaper; last year's iOS 5 featured revamped notifications, iCloud, and Twitter integration. With the most obvious holes already filled, many questioned what direction Apple would take this year with iOS 6.
Let's take a look at the decisions – and execution – that Apple ultimately took with this year's update:
Maps
Apple opted to highlight its update to Maps as the marquee feature of iOS 6. That may come back to haunt Tim Cook and Co., as customers and critics have been up in arms over this initial version of Apple Maps.
When iOS 5 launched with Twitter integration, many scratched their heads, wondering what happened to Facebook. Having long been rumored to partner with Apple, pundits speculated about a feud between the two companies. Some even thought the Twitter partnership was a direct jab at Mark Zuckerberg and company. If there was any bad blood, though, that hatchet has apparently been buried, as iOS 6 brings the long-anticipated integration with Facebook.
Shared Photo Streams
Photo Stream, the photo branch of iCloud, also received an update. Now you can select images from your own photo stream to instantly share with friends. They can then collaborate on the cloud-based album, and like or comment on individual photos.
Apple's Mail app also saw a few additions, including a VIP inbox, the ability to insert images and videos directly into a mail composition, and pull-to-refresh.
Phone
A handy new feature gives you a couple of options when you can't take a call. Reply with a message (custom or canned), or set a reminder to return the call. There is also a universal Do Not Disturb option that turns off system-wide notifications and calls.
Are We Happy?
iOS 6 is more evolutionary than revolutionary, but it still brings some significant upgrades. Unfortunately for Apple, the story has been largely defined by the Maps complaints.
Those who have upgraded: are the Maps issues that bad, or a bit overblown? What about the other features – do they add up to a nice improvement? Please let us know in those comments below!
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