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iOS 6

Forrest Stroud
Last Updated May 24, 2021 7:46 am

iOS 6 is the sixth major update for Apple’s iOS mobile operating system that powers portable Apple devices like the iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch. Apple iOS 6 debuted in September 2012 in conjunction with the release of the iPhone 5.

Apple iOS6 features a completely redesigned Maps app with turn-by-turn navigation, a new Passbook location-aware digital wallet app for storing information (such as tickets, gift cards, boarding passes, etc.), the ability to use FaceTime on cellular connections (as well as Wi-Fi connections), greatly improved Facebook integration, enhanced iCloud integration, more sophisticated Siri capabilities, AirPlay for wireless streaming of content to an HDTV via Apple TV, Do Not Disturb call management tools and more.