About iOS 6

This update contains over 200 new features.

Some features may not be available for all countries or all areas. Please visit this website for more details: http://www.apple.com/ios/feature-availability

For information on the security content of this update, please visit this website: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1222.

Want to get the update or having issues updating? Learn more.

iOS 6

iOS 6.0.1

iOS 6.0.2

iOS 6.1

iOS 6.1.1

iOS 6.1.2

iOS 6.1.3

iOS 6.1.4

iOS 6.1.5

iOS 6.1.6

iOS 6.1.6

This security update provides a fix for SSL connection verification.

For information on the security content of this update, please visit this website: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1222

Available via iTunes and wirelessly.

iOS 6.1.5

Fixes an issue that causes FaceTime calls to fail for some users on iPod touch (4th generation).

This update contains security content originally included in previous iOS Software Updates.

For information, please visit this website: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1222

Available via iTunes and wirelessly

For more information, see iOS: How to update your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch.

iOS 6.1.4

Updated audio profile for speakerphone

This update contains security content originally included in previous iOS Software Updates. For more information, please visit this website: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1222.

iOS: How to update your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch article http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4623.

Available via iTunes

iOS 6.1.3

This update contains improvements and bug fixes, including:

  • Fixes a bug that could allow someone to bypass the passcode and access the Phone app

  • Improvements to Maps in Japan

For information on the security content of this update, please visit this website: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1222.

iOS: How to update your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch article http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4623.

Available via iTunes

iOS 6.1.2

Fixes an Exchange calendar bug that could result in increased network activity and reduced battery life.

For information on the security content of this update, please visit this website: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1222

iOS 6.1.1

This update fixes an issue that could impact cellular performance and reliability for iPhone 4S.

For information on the security content of this update, please visit this website: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1222

iOS 6.1

This update contains improvements and bug fixes, including:

  • LTE support for more carriers (complete list of supported carriers at www.apple.com/iphone/LTE/)

  • Purchase movie tickets through Fandango with Siri (USA only)

  • iTunes Match subscribers can now download individual songs from iCloud

  • New button to reset the Advertising Identifier

For information on the security content of this update, please visit this website: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1222

iOS 6.0.2

Fixes a bug that could impact Wi-Fi.

Available via OTA

For information on the security content of this update, please visit this website: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1222

iOS 6.0.1

This update contains improvements and bug fixes, including:

  • Fixes a bug that prevents iPhone 5 from installing software updates wirelessly over the air

  • Fixes a bug where horizontal lines may be displayed across the keyboard

  • Fixes an issue that could cause camera flash to not go off

  • Improves reliability of iPhone 5 and iPod touch (5th generation) when connected to encrypted WPA2 Wi-Fi networks

  • Resolves an issue that prevents iPhone from using the cellular network in some instances

  • Consolidated the Use Cellular Data switch for iTunes Match

  • Fixes a Passcode Lock bug which sometimes allowed access to Passbook pass details from lock screen

  • Fixes a bug affecting Exchange meetings

For information on the security content of this update, please visit this website: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1222

This update is available via iTunes and wirelessly.

iOS 6

This update contains over 200 new features, including the following:

Maps

  • Apple designed vector based maps

  • Turn-by-turn navigation with spoken directions on iPhone 5, iPhone 4S, iPad Wi-Fi + Cellular (2nd and 3rd generation)

  • Real-time traffic information

  • Flyover for photo-realistic, interactive 3D views of major metro areas on iPhone 5, iPhone 4S, iPad (3rd generation), and iPod touch (5th generation)

  • Local search results with Yelp photos, ratings, reviews, and available deals

  • Siri integration for requesting directions and finding places along a route

Siri improvements

  • Sports: scores, player stats, game schedules, team rosters, and league standings for baseball, basketball, football, soccer and hockey

  • Movies: trailers, showtimes, reviews and facts

  • Restaurants: reservations, reviews, photos and information

  • Send a Tweet

  • Post on Facebook

  • App launch

  • Eyes Free in supported automobiles

  • Local search available in Siri supported countries (availability may be limited during initial rollout)

  • Additional country and language support for Canada (English and Canadian French), China mainland (Mandarin), Hong Kong (Cantonese), Italy (Italian), Korea (Korean), Mexico (Spanish), Spain (Spanish), Switzerland (Italian, French, German), Taiwan (Mandarin), US (Spanish)

  • Supported on iPhone 5, iPhone 4S, iPad (3rd generation) and iPod touch (5th generation)

Facebook integration

  • Single sign-on from Settings

  • Post from Photos, Safari, Maps, App Store, iTunes, Game Center, Notification Center and Siri

  • Add location and choose audience for any post

  • View up-to-date Facebook profile photos and contact information in Contacts

  • View Facebook events and birthdays in Calendar

  • Like content and see your friends' Likes in App Store and iTunes Store

Shared Photo Streams

  • Share selected photos with the people you choose

  • Friends can view shared photos in Photos app, iPhoto and Apple TV

  • Friends can like and make comments on individual photos

Passbook

  • One place for boarding passes, store cards, movie tickets and other passes

  • Barcode display for boarding flights, buying coffee, getting into movies and other actions

  • Passes displayed on Lock Screen based on time or location

  • Passes can be automatically updated

  • Supported on iPhone and iPod touch

FaceTime improvements

  • FaceTime over cellular support for iPhone 5, iPhone 4S and iPad Wi-Fi + Cellular (3rd generation)

  • Receive FaceTime calls, sent to your iPhone number, on your iPad and iPod touch

Phone improvements

  • Do Not Disturb to suppress incoming calls and notifications

  • 'Reply with message' option when declining a call

  • 'Remind me later' option based on time or location when declining a call

Mail improvements

  • VIP mailbox to quickly access mail from important people

  • Flagged email mailbox

  • Insert photos and videos when composing email

  • Open password protected Office docs

  • Pull down to refresh mailboxes

  • Per account signatures

Safari improvements

  • iCloud tabs to see open pages on all your devices

  • Offline Reading List

  • Photo upload support

  • Full screen landscape view on iPhone and iPod touch

  • Smart app banners

  • JavaScript performance improvements

App Store and iTunes Store improvements

  • Updated store design

  • iTunes Preview history

  • Complete my season

  • Complete my album

Game Center improvements

  • Challenge friends to beat high scores and achievements

  • Post high-scores and achievements to Facebook and Twitter

  • Friend recommendations based on your Facebook friends

Accessibility improvements

  • Guided Access to limit device to one app or restrict touch input on certain areas of the screen

  • VoiceOver integration with Maps, AssistiveTouch and Zoom

  • Support for Made for iPhone Hearing Aids for iPhone 5 and iPhone 4S

Other features and improvements:

  • Improved privacy controls for Contacts, Calendars, Reminders, Photos and data shared over Bluetooth

  • Reminders can be reordered in the Reminders app

  • Custom vibrations for alerts on iPhone

  • Clock app for iPad

  • Clock alarm with song

  • Search all fields in Contacts

  • Automatic movie mode for improved video sound quality

  • Definitions of a selected word for Chinese, French, German and Spanish

  • New keyboard layouts for French, German, Turkish, Catalan, Arabic and Icelandic

  • Keyboard shortcuts shared across devices via iCloud

  • Bluetooth MAP support

  • Global network proxy for HTTP

Features for China mainland

  • Baidu web search

  • Sina Weibo integration

  • Share videos to Tudou

  • Share videos to Youku

  • Improved text input for handwriting and Pinyin

Some features may not be available for all countries or all areas. Please visit this website for more details: http://www.apple.com/ios/feature-availability

For information on the security content of this update, please visit this website: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1222

Published Date: