Apple issues iOS 6 beta 2 to developers with keyboard fixes

Apple on Monday issued its second beta of iOS 6 for developer testing, including a pair of fixes related to touchscreen keyboard performance.

AppleInsider Staff 13 years ago 30

Apple's new iOS 6 Maps to feature built-in Yelp check-ins

Apple's newly redesigned Maps application in iOS 6 will feature built-in support for users to check in with the social service Yelp, according to a new report.

AppleInsider Staff 13 years ago 47

Airline tech chief expects 2012 iPhone with NFC to dominate e-tickets

Apple's Passbook application in iOS 6 will likely be enhanced with digital wallet and ticketing services thanks to a near-field communications chip in the company's next-generation iPhone, according to an executive with an airline information technology company.

Sam Oliver 13 years ago 26

China Mobile support likely to make Apple's next iPhone a 'true world phone'

Apple's next-generation iPhone is expected to launch in October with support for China Mobile's proprietary 3G network, making it a "true world phone," according to a new report.

Neil Hughes 13 years ago 30

GM's Chevy Spark, Sonic first with Siri Eyes Free for iPhone

General Motors is the first car company to announce support for Apple's new "Eyes Free" mode for the iPhone, as the Chevrolet Spark and Sonic will be among the first vehicles compatible with Siri.

Slash Lane 13 years ago 21

Microsoft Windows Phone 8 launches this fall with e-wallet support

Microsoft on Wednesday took the wraps off of Windows Phone 8, set to launch this fall alongside Windows 8 for PCs and the new Surface tablet, featuring e-wallet support with NFC chips, as well as support for high-definition screens.

AppleInsider Staff 13 years ago 90

Apple planning to launch standalone podcast app in iOS 6

Podcast will reportedly be broken out of the iTunes application for iOS and given their own standalone software, with the release of iOS 6 this fall.

AppleInsider Staff 13 years ago 36

With iOS 6, Apple devices will receive national emergency alerts

Apple devices running iOS 6 will be able to receive U.S. government alerts during an emergency or disaster, in compliance with a National Alerting Program.

Katie Marsal 13 years ago 42

Baidu and Apple to share revenue from iPhone searches in China

The addition of Chinese search engine Baidu to iOS later this year will give Apple a cut of advertising revenue from the popular website.

Sam Oliver 13 years ago 8

FaceTime over 3G with iOS 6 limited to iPhone 4S, iPad 3

Another new feature coming in iOS 6 will be limited to devices running Apple's custom A5 chip or later, as FaceTime over 3G will only be capable on the iPhone 4S or third-generation iPad.

AppleInsider Staff 13 years ago 149

Apple hands off transit directions to third-party apps in iOS 6 Maps

Rather than include transit and walking directions natively in the new Maps application in iOS 6, Apple will instead highlight third-party options available on the iOS App Store.

Neil Hughes 13 years ago 77

App Store, iTunes & iBook stores redesigned & improved in iOS 6

Apple's three digital storefronts will see significant changes with the launch of iOS 6, including new looks and new functionality for the App Store, iTunes Store, and iBookstore.

Neil Hughes 13 years ago 15

Nine auto makers partner with Apple for 'Eyes Free' Siri support

The launch of iOS 6 will bring greater automobile integration to the iPhone with "Eyes Free," a new feature that will allow a car to bring up Siri voice control.

Neil Hughes 13 years ago 66

iOS 6 Maps turn-by-turn requires iPhone 4S, iPad 2 or later

When Apple launches iOS 6 this fall, iPhone 4 users won't be able to use turn-by-turn directions or Flyover in the new Maps application, as that functionality is limited to the iPhone 4S, iPad 2, and third-generation iPad.

Neil Hughes 13 years ago 178

Wall Street expects iOS 6 to increase Apple's smartphone market share

Apple's 2012 Worldwide Developers Conference Keynote was met positively by analyst on Wall Street, who expect this year's iOS 6 upgrade to further establish the iPhone as the leading device in the smartphone market.

Neil Hughes 13 years ago 12

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