Embark, Garmin add public transit support for Apple's iOS 6 Maps

Garmin and Embark announced on Thursday that they have updated their iPhone navigation software to add public transportation features to the new Maps in iOS 6.

AppleInsider Staff 13 years ago 58

Apple launches iOS 6 for iPhone, iPad & iPod touch

iOS 6, the latest major update to Apple's mobile operating system, is now available as an over-the-air download on compatible devices, including the iPhone 4S, iPhone 4, third-generation iPad, and iPad 2.

AppleInsider Staff 13 years ago 148

Apple issues iOS 6 golden master to developers

The final build of iOS 6, and presumably the same version that will be publicly released next Wednesday, is now available to members of Apple's development community.

AppleInsider Staff 13 years ago 11

Amazon Kindle Fire HD called 'ambitious,' but unlikely to dethrone Apple's iPad

Amazon's new Kindle Fire HD lineup offers a variety of options at aggressive price points, but Apple's iPad — particularly with the anticipated October launch of a so-called "iPad mini" — is expected to remain the market leader.

Neil Hughes 13 years ago 88

Apple's iPad now definitively replacing PC sales in education

Market data in the June quarter showed with certainty for the first time ever that Apple's iPad is replacing sales of traditional PCs to schools and students, according to one analysis.

Neil Hughes 13 years ago 39

Apple's iPad further dominates with 68% share of tablets shipped

Apple retained the lion's share of the tablet market in the second quarter of 2012, dominating with a 68.2 percent market share.

AppleInsider Staff 13 years ago 40

Apple's iPad grows to 68% of global tablet shipments in Q2 2012

A total of 25 million tablets were shipped worldwide in the second quarter of 2012 as Apple's iPad increased its market share, accounting for 68 percent of all shipments.

Neil Hughes 13 years ago 28

Apple's Retina display iPad driving enterprise adoption

Since the launch of the third-generation iPad with Retina display in March, Apple has seen adoption amongst business users increase significantly, according to a new study.

Neil Hughes 13 years ago 43

iPhone 3GS gains Shared Photo Streams, VIP Mail in iOS 6 Beta 3

Users of the iPhone 3GS, a handset first released by Apple in 2009, may have access to the new Shared Photo Streams and VIP Mail features after all, as support has been added in the third beta release of iOS 6.

Katie Marsal 13 years ago 19

20 million iPad sales projected for Apple's June quarter

Apple is poised to report record breaking sales of 20 million iPads in the just-concluded June quarter, one analyst believes.

Neil Hughes 13 years ago 50

San Diego school district buys 26K iPads for students

The San Diego Unified School District has purchased nearly 26,000 iPads that it will provide to students in classrooms this fall, making it one of the largest programs of its kind to date.

Sam Oliver 13 years ago 82

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

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

Apple's new $49 iPad Smart Case covers both front and back

Apple now offers a new $49 Smart Case for the iPad that covers not only the touchscreen display, but also the aluminum back of its tablet.

AppleInsider Staff 13 years ago 36

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