iOS 6 OUT!! UPDATED - iOS8

[rick@garage16.ca]

LOOKS LIKE THE IPHONE HAS A NEW UPDATE TODAY

iOS 6

Here is page of updates
http://www.apple.com/ios/whats-new/

[cwp_sedan]

How do the words "Coming Soon" relate to it being out? :/

[2zoom]

It's true, Just checked to see if there is a system update on my iPhone and it shows iOS6 is available for download.

[Lockdown]

downloading right now

[gabbygenier]

it got released to the public today. still waiting for my notification. but im on IOS 6 beta 4 so it might take a while haha

[S.F.W.]

Going to wait until Monday. Just on the off chance it causes any issues with my phone...now would be a very bad time.

[cwp_sedan]

Sweet. The stupid website still says coming soon.


I'll be waiting until next week also since the servers will be slammed and just in case there are any issues.

[Lockdown]

Took all of 10 mins over wifi

[Scottobot]

Going to wait until Monday. Just on the off chance it causes any issues with my phone....


I'll be waiting until next week also since the servers will be slammed and just in case there are any issues.

Me too.. will wait and see what initial user reviews look like. :)

[gabbygenier]

its actually pretty descent, im sure you've all read the new features. ive had it since beta 1, the first beta is always a pain cause most apps dont work
- a bit faster overall.
- better battery life.
- facebook is built in like twitter now.
- more security features.
- fb is now built in like twitter
- YouTube app is gone but they made one now,
- maps now use “apple maps” cough cough …. Tom tom… cough cough, there is turn by turn navigation though

[Jsquared]

Going to wait until Monday. Just on the off chance it causes any issues with my phone...now would be a very bad time.

my thoughts exactly. Those updates always kill the old phones when the new ones are released. Stay away! ;)

[thirdgen3]

its actually pretty descent, im sure you've all read the new features. ive had it since beta 1, the first beta is always a pain cause most apps dont work
- a bit faster overall.
- better battery life.
- facebook is built in like twitter now.
- more security features.
- fb is now built in like twitter
- YouTube app is gone but they made one now,
- maps now use “apple maps” cough cough …. Tom tom… cough cough, there is turn by turn navigation though

Lol! I laughed when I read this. I heard an echo.

[XTOTHEL]

it got released to the public today. still waiting for my notification. but im on IOS 6 beta 4 so it might take a while haha

You should know that the beta's won't get OTA update notices. Just like iOS 5 betas. Don't know why you didn't just go for the GM when it was out last Weds.

[-RJ3-]

Like what junior says. Bye bye YouTube and google maps!

[Odin]

Downloaded it today at work. I noticed whenever I click the link in passbook to the App Store it never connects. Anyone else with this problem?

Also, bluetooth metadata STILL doesn't work in my speed3.

[bluntman]

Downloaded it today at work. I noticed whenever I click the link in passbook to the App Store it never connects. Anyone else with this problem?

Also, bluetooth metadata STILL doesn't work in my speed3.

From what I've read, you get that error because there aren't any Passbook apps in store.

[gabbygenier]

You should know that the beta's won't get OTA update notices. Just like iOS 5 betas. Don't know why you didn't just go for the GM when it was out last Weds.

just remembered that as i read it. i downloaded it on my pc but just havent had the time to load it in.

[Thrizzl3]

it's alright...nothing special. one cool thing is that if someone calls you and you can't pick up you can send a msg saying you're busy..haha

[kilo4321]

I was stoked for it to finally come out! But it really turned out to be nothing special. The "find friends" app is kinda creepy overall lol. But the do not disturb option rocks, and the new maps app is going to take a bit to get used to... *sigh*

[mazdabetty]

Going to wait until Monday. Just on the off chance it causes any issues with my phone...now would be a very bad time.


I'll be waiting until next week also since the servers will be slammed and just in case there are any issues.

K so I don't know about you guys or anyone else but mine just randomly decided to download and install ios6 by itself.... My phone is possessed?

[Thrizzl3]

K so I don't know about you guys or anyone else but mine just randomly decided to download and install ios6 by itself.... My phone is possessed?

your phone has a mind of its own....it doesn't like you lol

[mazdabetty]

Apparently.... Was convenient in a way, when I went to grab my phone it was just finishing up. VERY strange though.. Something weird is happening with all the electronics at our place lately lol

[Aitch]

So far....everything mentioned my Android phones have been able to do for 2 years :)

Not hatin', just sayin'.

[dambay]

So far....everything mentioned my Android phones have been able to do for 2 years :)

Not hatin', just sayin'.

+1

[07carbon3]

how does it preform on a 3GS?

[vinnierap]

So far....everything mentioned my Android phones have been able to do for 2 years :)

Not hatin', just sayin'.

:chuckle +2

[genericmoniker]

App crashes like whoa. I'd say about twice as frequent as iOS 5. Still debating on whether to grab an S3 or iP5.

[cwp_sedan]

I was stoked for it to finally come out! But it really turned out to be nothing special. The "find friends" app is kinda creepy overall lol. But the do not disturb option rocks, and the new maps app is going to take a bit to get used to... *sigh*

The find friends app has been around for a while. Looks like they just made it an iOS item now though compared to being an optional download.



K so I don't know about you guys or anyone else but mine just randomly decided to download and install ios6 by itself.... My phone is possessed?

You had to have hit download. I updated my iPad and as usual you have to either do it through iTunes or download over wifi. No way it would have done it by itself. Either that or get a non-possessed phone lol.

[gabbygenier]

The find friends app has been around for a while. Looks like they just made it an iOS item now though compared to being an optional download.

its not part of it. you still have to download it, it suggests it to you though when you upgrade to ios6. but yet it has been around since ios 5 was released. and was being tested before that in the betas of ios5


You had to have hit download. I updated my iPad and as usual you have to either do it through iTunes or download over wifi. No way it would have done it by itself. Either that or get a non-possessed phone lol.

noone touched anything. i was doing the update on mine but had to do mine manually. its like the amp that somehow went full blast the other day, we have a ghost or our cat is talented lol

[Lockdown]

For some reason, everything seems a lot crisper on the display. I am not the only one that thought this.
Of the 5 people I spoke with yesterday, everyone has said it looks like their screen was cleaned or that everything looks crisper.
3GS runs like a slug, 4 is noticeably slower, 4S seems to run the same speed. Have yet to touch a 5

[cwp_sedan]

its not part of it. you still have to download it, it suggests it to you though when you upgrade to ios6. but yet it has been around since ios 5 was released. and was being tested before that in the betas of ios5

That is true. I do recall it asking if you wanted to download it. It's okay though I have never actually used it for an event, etc yet.

noone touched anything. i was doing the update on mine but had to do mine manually. its like the amp that somehow went full blast the other day, we have a ghost or our cat is talented lol

Sure sure lol. See the common denominator is you Gab. ;)

[mazdabetty]

You had to have hit download. I updated my iPad and as usual you have to either do it through iTunes or download over wifi. No way it would have done it by itself. Either that or get a non-possessed phone lol.

That would have been a crazy accidental download lol... don't you have to go into settings > general > software update and enter a password? I doubt I did all of that by accident :P

[113GT]

got it for the iphone 4....it runs at the same speed as ios 5.....dont know about LOckdowns comment....

[Lockdown]

got it for the iphone 4....it runs at the same speed as ios 5.....dont know about LOckdowns comment....

Guessing it varies but for the two I played with, they were running pretty slow for start up and booting apps

[dave2010GT]

Hey for the BT issues it looks like that have upgraded the profile on Apple's side to allow that new multiple bluetooth device connectivity.

Basically a lot of OEM and aftermarket decks with BT streaming have lost metadata and AVRCP control!

[Odin]

I think my iPhone 4 is actually snappier now.

[Impressive]

My iPhone 4S runs more or less the exact same as it did before (which is not necessarily a bad thing). I like how they set it up so when I go to unlock my phone the lighting gradually increases. Otherwise Passbook might one day become useful & Panorama photos are hard to capture properly.

I'm just waiting for full iCloud coverage on documents so I can start using an iPad for note taking in classes as opposed to dragging my MBP around every day.

[113GT]

I'm just waiting for full iCloud coverage on documents so I can start using an iPad for note taking in classes as opposed to dragging my MBP around every day.

lol first world problems...

[Impressive]

lol first world problems...

I know right.

I say that every time the glare of the sun prevents me from using my double-DIN while I drive.

[rick@garage16.ca]

my Battery life is dying really fast with the upgrade :(

[Odin]

my Battery life is dying really fast with the upgrade :(

Yeuup! It barely last a full work day for me. (I do listen to music all day mind you).

[kilo4321]

No change with my 4s for battery life

[aris]

my Battery life is dying really fast with the upgrade :(

Mine too

[Lockdown]

No change with my 4s for battery life

Mine is at least the same. Easily through a full day with heavy usage.

[aris]

Mine is at least the same. Easily through a full day with heavy usage.
I being working all day and barly touched my phone and I'm at 75%

[Shinglez]

I also noticed a bit of a decrease in battery life (about 20% overall). I use it quite a bit, but never changed habits since I upgraded to ios6.

As for functionality, I like it, everything does run a lot snappier as some of you have already pointed out. I really like how you can tweet and/or post to FB in the notifications tab. Just little improvements that seem to be making a good overall update.

[113GT]

the maps function seems to be missing info like alot of peiople say....

some streets near my area are not labelled when with ios 5, they were.

[jonjon72]

http://img.pr0gramm.com/2012/09/1348269220810.gif

[XTOTHEL]

http://img.pr0gramm.com/2012/09/1348269220810.gif

lmao lool so gooood

[Thrizzl3]

lmao!!!!

[brucewayne]

^^^ wtf is that from?

[113GT]

i find if i zoom in all the street names show (zoom in more than google maps that is).

all the streets are there but it is not as "pretty" and detailed for surrounding objects as google maps was. It works fine though, it finds destinations and takes you there properly.

[cwp_sedan]

http://img.pr0gramm.com/2012/09/1348269220810.gif


Hahaha this is awesome!!

[Scottobot]

So what's the verdict on the latest iOS? I've been avoiding the update due to hearing that the new maps suck (Apple even apologized for how bad they are?), the new YouTube app sucks, and the new Podcasts management/app sucks.

[aris]

So what's the verdict on the latest iOS? I've been avoiding the update due to hearing that the new maps suck (Apple even apologized for how bad they are?), the new YouTube app sucks, and the new Podcasts management/app sucks.
Its Good ...The only complaint I have is the battery life now

[Odin]

Battery life seems to have improved with the latest iOS 6 update.

[SKYMP3]

Battery life seems worse to me.
Usually by the time I get home from work, I have 30-40% left....nows days is 20 and under.

[07carbon3]

Its Good ...The only complaint I have is the battery life now


Battery life seems worse to me.
Usually by the time I get home from work, I have 30-40% left....nows days is 20 and under.

i find that when i turn off cellular dat for the day, the battery will survive much longer, i can do this because we have wifi in the office. i know this isn't a option for everyone but if you have access to wifi in your workplace or wherever you are or just don't care about having data access all the time turning it off will help save your battery life though out the day.

[Slade]

8 was just released.

Takes a while to update, I think mine is just aboot done.

[lazycro]

....

iOS 8 comes out....

Lets update the iOS6 thread?

[Slade]

....

iOS 8 comes out....

Lets update the iOS6 thread?

I searched for a previous iOS thread, as I thought I saw one....instead of making, another thread..

[SirWanker]

From the reviews I'm reading, iOS 8 will be more of an hindrance to older systems soooooo no upgrade pour moi.

[Girds]

I've got the ios8 update and it is a pretty good update I'm just not a real big fan of the text prediction

[m_bisson]

Why not download a different keyboard app that let's you control predictions?

[aris]

I've got the ios8 update and it is a pretty good update I'm just not a real big fan of the text prediction


I heard it needs almost 6g of memory?

[SirWanker]

Source (http://arstechnica.com/apple/2014/09/ios-8-thoroughly-reviewed/)
The Good

Extensions let you customize your phone and tablet to a degree previously disallowed in (non-jailbroken) iOS.
Nice improvements to some built-in apps, particularly Safari, Mail, and Messages.
Camera and Photos apps are better at taking, sorting, and editing photos.
iCloud Drive is a big improvement to the service, though you might not want to turn it on before Yosemite is here.
Handoff and Continuity are also waiting for Yosemite, but the functionality that's there today is promising.
Family Sharing is a solid common-sense solution to problems in multi-user, multi-device homes (though multi-user, single-device usage is still not optimal).
HealthKit and HomeKit are promising frameworks that could bring order to fractured markets.
No major battery life or benchmark regressions, and even a couple of improvements.
Further tweaks and refines the design introduced in iOS 7.
Runs great on A6- and A7-class hardware.
It might go without saying, but this update is available to every supported iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch today, regardless of device type or mobile operator. Take that, other ecosystems (http://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2014/08/the-state-of-android-updates-whos-fast-whos-slow-and-why/).

The Bad

Still no public transit directions in Maps.
Eats up more storage space, a problem especially for 8GB and 16GB iOS devices.
iPhone calling integration works, but audio quality could be better.
Not all of the features advertised at WWDC were actually done in time for release.
Hungry for additional screen space in a way that is unkind to devices like the iPhone 4S.
Free iCloud drive storage is limited, higher capacity tiers aren't price-competitive.
With great new features comes the possibility of great new bugs. Look at some of the problems developers have had with extensions (http://bryan.io/post/97658826431/everything-that-went-wrong-while-building-the-tumblr) as an example.

The Ugly

User interface fluidity and responsiveness takes a dive on older iPhones and iPads with Apple A5 chips.

[Anthony_FA]

Installed on a 5s yesterday. Seems ok, did a restore and then update. Some basic functions seem sluggish though.

[goodcase]

I updated my 5s yesterday to iOS 8. Nothing super special about it, although I do enjoy the favourites and recents being at the top of the screen when you double click the home button.

[SirWanker]

Just remember that with the iOS8, if you forget your security password, you're apparently S.O.L.
*EDIT* NSA exemption of course

[Lmmorden]

Upgraded... And no issues thus far

[Girds]

I heard it needs almost 6g of memory?

5.8gb

[Shinglez]

5.8gb

I don't think it's 5.8GB of memory..I think that's the download bandwidth required. The OS shouldn't take more than 1GB of hard drive memory.

[Girds]

I don't think it's 5.8GB of memory..I think that's the download bandwidth required. The OS shouldn't take more than 1GB of hard drive memory.

I needed to delete a bunch it wouldn't let me download until I had 5.8 but I looked and it is 1.1gb

[genericmoniker]

5.8 to download the update, only takes 1.1 once installed. In all honesty, if you download and install through itunes, it's much faster. Fairly certain it also bypasses the need for 6gb free space.

[danacosta24]

anyone update a 4s yet? I've read that its not as compatible because the 4s has the smallest screen and its built for bigger screens.. anyone have this issue?

[Girds]

anyone update a 4s yet? I've read that its not as compatible because the 4s has the smallest screen and its built for bigger screens.. anyone have this issue?

I heard it screws up the 4s so I would avoid this if I were you

[Lmmorden]

anyone update a 4s yet? I've read that its not as compatible because the 4s has the smallest screen and its built for bigger screens.. anyone have this issue?

I am using it on 4s and no issues yet

[Lmmorden]

Wife has it on her 4s too... No issues either

[Lmmorden]

Wow there is even a text size http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/09/18/009cb6ef7760093bb5b733218e4062df.jpg

[aris]

Wow there is even a text size http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/09/18/009cb6ef7760093bb5b733218e4062df.jpg
Theirs always been a text size... I have it and never did the update yet

[Lmmorden]

I rest my case.... There's really not much new in iOS 8

[SirWanker]

Source (http://arstechnica.com/apple/2014/09/ios-8-thoroughly-reviewed/)
The Good



Extensions let you customize your phone and tablet to a degree previously disallowed in (non-jailbroken) iOS.
Nice improvements to some built-in apps, particularly Safari, Mail, and Messages.
Camera and Photos apps are better at taking, sorting, and editing photos.
iCloud Drive is a big improvement to the service, though you might not want to turn it on before Yosemite is here.
Handoff and Continuity are also waiting for Yosemite, but the functionality that's there today is promising.
Family Sharing is a solid common-sense solution to problems in multi-user, multi-device homes (though multi-user, single-device usage is still not optimal).
HealthKit and HomeKit are promising frameworks that could bring order to fractured markets.
No major battery life or benchmark regressions, and even a couple of improvements.
Further tweaks and refines the design introduced in iOS 7.
Runs great on A6- and A7-class hardware.
It might go without saying, but this update is available to every supported iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch today, regardless of device type or mobile operator. Take that, other ecosystems (http://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2014/08/the-state-of-android-updates-whos-fast-whos-slow-and-why/).

The Bad



Still no public transit directions in Maps.
Eats up more storage space, a problem especially for 8GB and 16GB iOS devices.
iPhone calling integration works, but audio quality could be better.
Not all of the features advertised at WWDC were actually done in time for release.
Hungry for additional screen space in a way that is unkind to devices like the iPhone 4S.
Free iCloud drive storage is limited, higher capacity tiers aren't price-competitive.
With great new features comes the possibility of great new bugs. Look at some of the problems developers have had with extensions (http://bryan.io/post/97658826431/everything-that-went-wrong-while-building-the-tumblr) as an example.

The Ugly



User interface fluidity and responsiveness takes a dive on older iPhones and iPads with Apple A5 chips.




I rest my case.... There's really not much new in iOS 8

Not much in a visual sense but more under the hood. Just don't upgrade if you have an older model.

[Lmmorden]

Oh they added voice message through iMessage

[Lmmorden]

Actually not working too bad on my 4s... I'm using it to write this ... No issues so far using anything