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Apple announcement 12/09/12 - iPhone 5?
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Martin.C
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I've now downloaded iOS 6 on both my iPad 2 and iPhone 4 and overall, my initial impressions of it are so far pretty good.
Firstly onto the new Maps app, I think it's visually stunning in the 3D flyover mode and the 2D maps are very clean and responsive on my iPad. The new vector graphics and detailed textured cartography are a big thumbs up for me and compared to Google maps, it looks and feels better.
However that said, it is far from perfect. The buildings take a while to load in the 3D mode, a fair few roads are missing where I live compared to Google maps, and most annoyingly, the local search is nowhere near as good as Google's version. For example, I searched for my local college which is about 2 miles away from where I live and it couldn't find it! The satellite imagery is also really poor here in Ashdown Forest too, which is a real shame.
Overall, whilst there is no doubt that the flyover feature is visually amazing, the functionality of it is currently below par. I really hope Apple continue to make their maps better in the future, but for now, Google Maps is still the leader for me.
5/10
Onto the Facebook integration. Overall, it works exactly the same as Twitter's integration in iOS 5 last year. There are a few new features which I've so far liked, (such as pull down Notification Centre and tap to post a status to Facebook directly) as well as being able to share which content you like in the iTunes/App Store to share with your friends.
Fortunately, one of the features I didn't want with the Facebook integration has an option to turn it off in the Settings menu (which is Facebook events appear in your Calendar on your iOS device).
So overall, very similar to Twitter's integration and gets a thumbs up from me!
8/10
Safari's iCloud tabs isn't something new as it's been in Google Chrome, but I like it and is nice feature to have.
8/10
Passbook is so far promising, but my biggest frustration is that not enough apps support it yet. Give it time and I'm sure more will come along, but for now it's a tad limited.
6/10
Overall, even though these are just some of the new features I've tried, my initial impressions of iOS 6 are good and I'd say it's worth the upgrade, since you don't have to re-sync everything to your device again, like last year going from iOS 4 to 5.
iOS 6 = 7/10
Firstly onto the new Maps app, I think it's visually stunning in the 3D flyover mode and the 2D maps are very clean and responsive on my iPad. The new vector graphics and detailed textured cartography are a big thumbs up for me and compared to Google maps, it looks and feels better.
However that said, it is far from perfect. The buildings take a while to load in the 3D mode, a fair few roads are missing where I live compared to Google maps, and most annoyingly, the local search is nowhere near as good as Google's version. For example, I searched for my local college which is about 2 miles away from where I live and it couldn't find it! The satellite imagery is also really poor here in Ashdown Forest too, which is a real shame.
Overall, whilst there is no doubt that the flyover feature is visually amazing, the functionality of it is currently below par. I really hope Apple continue to make their maps better in the future, but for now, Google Maps is still the leader for me.
5/10
Onto the Facebook integration. Overall, it works exactly the same as Twitter's integration in iOS 5 last year. There are a few new features which I've so far liked, (such as pull down Notification Centre and tap to post a status to Facebook directly) as well as being able to share which content you like in the iTunes/App Store to share with your friends.
Fortunately, one of the features I didn't want with the Facebook integration has an option to turn it off in the Settings menu (which is Facebook events appear in your Calendar on your iOS device).
So overall, very similar to Twitter's integration and gets a thumbs up from me!
8/10
Safari's iCloud tabs isn't something new as it's been in Google Chrome, but I like it and is nice feature to have.
8/10
Passbook is so far promising, but my biggest frustration is that not enough apps support it yet. Give it time and I'm sure more will come along, but for now it's a tad limited.
6/10
Overall, even though these are just some of the new features I've tried, my initial impressions of iOS 6 are good and I'd say it's worth the upgrade, since you don't have to re-sync everything to your device again, like last year going from iOS 4 to 5.
iOS 6 = 7/10
josht
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Ah brilliant just found it thanksmrbrightside said:Just download the new YouTube app and add it to the first menu screen? You can have any app you want on any menu...josht said:I'm currently really enjoying iOS 6 I'm a bit upset about loseing YouTube on my main screen but its not to bad
just through it was strange for them to get rid of it
Jordan
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Hah, the new Maps in iOS 6 are a bit lacking, so to speak. This Tumblr is collecting the best errors and omissions.
Having said that, the 3D models are impressive. I've enjoyed exploring London on it on my iPad this afternoon, it really is great, although I don't think it quite makes up for Street View.
I think Maps has been rushed out the door a bit too early, likely trying to fit in with Apple Corporate's strategy of "De-Google All The Things!" which is sweeping across Mac and iOS right now. I imagine it will improve over time though - as so many people are now using it, there will be some great statistical data to help them iterate it.
Having said that, the 3D models are impressive. I've enjoyed exploring London on it on my iPad this afternoon, it really is great, although I don't think it quite makes up for Street View.
I think Maps has been rushed out the door a bit too early, likely trying to fit in with Apple Corporate's strategy of "De-Google All The Things!" which is sweeping across Mac and iOS right now. I imagine it will improve over time though - as so many people are now using it, there will be some great statistical data to help them iterate it.
Scott
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Ah, my mistake then.DiogoJ42 said:Not for iPads yet.mrbrightside said:They haveDiogoJ42 said:
However, you can still pin YouTube to your home screen and it will open up the (presumably) iPad optimised version for you. As after all, the native Apple YouTube app was fairly poor xD
Scott
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Not sure how well Android integrates it - but if you have any understanding of Twitter's iOS integration then it is much the same. Photo's, the store, Safari and other 1st party apps all now have Facebook built into their sharing options, the notification centre allows you to post a status or tweet from there without opening either app and Siri can now post statuses. The integration is centralised so you sign in once and sharing is then just a couple of taps away... Contact info and your calendar can also be synced.Blaze said:
Generally it works well and is very well integrated. Apps should also be able to use this which should hopefully stop you having to sign into facebook every time you wish to link an app!
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A thorough review of iOS 6 Maps compared with iOS 5 Google Maps on iPhone and Android.