iOS 6 Updates

I realize that only a small proportion of my readers use Apple products; however, it is important to talk about the changes in the Apple iOS 6.  I downloaded iOS 6 to the iPad on Thursday and am downloading it the iPhone now.  Heather Kelly at CNN has a great article on the changes at http://www.cnn.com/2012/09/20/tech/mobile/ios-6-changes/index.html

In summary the changes are:

1. Email Mailboxes - there are two new features
1. VIP filter where you can identify emails from those that you consider to be very important
2. Flagged - a way to view all of the emails that you have flagged
2. Photos - now when you click the send-to icon in the upper right corner, you get a series of 9 apps: Mail, Message, Photo Stream, Twitter, Facebook, Assign to Contact, Print, Copy, and Use as Wallpaper.
3. Apple Maps (Google Maps is no longer available as an app).  Read the reviews to find out about the huge number of flaws in the mapping app.  I found it interesting that Apple was able to import the recent Google map searches into its mapping tool.  I did not see any problems with the map from my home to the University.  We have to give Apple some forgiveness.  Many of us have used flawed GPS software including Google maps!
4. Siri - Siri is finally available for the iPad and can do more than dial a phone number with voice commands.  Welcome to my life, Siri!
5. Passbook for the iPhone (not the iPad) - There is a screen shot of Passbook below.  I have to figure out how to use it.  Will wait until some others test it. From what I read, it should work like newstand after developer create resources. There is a good article that explains the nuances about Passbook at http://www.tuaw.com/2012/09/20/passbook-is-failing-to-live-up-to-expectations/
6. World Clock - has changed its look.  It recognizes major cities like Atlanta and Chicago (not small towns).  I added Rome, since we plan to go there on vacation in a few months. When you open the app there is a map with the names of the cities you have identified along with the times and temperatures.  At the very bottom of the window there is an alarm, stopwatch, and timer.
7. Shared photos - still need to explore this feature.

As I find additional changes, I will add them.