Features iOS 6: 3D-card, an updated App Store, better Siri [Video]

Yesterday at the Worldwide Developers Conference WWDC, Apple unveiled its latest development - the operating system for mobile devices iOS 6 .

The new platform is available for the iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch and Apple TV, no longer provides for the possibility of using popular mapping service Google Maps.

In iOS 6 appeared Apple own maps , they will work the system to inform about traffic jams on the roads (based on input from users iOS), and navigation. To get to a certain place, you can use the voice guidance and tips. There is a function Flyover - is the vector 3D-city maps. Search by area already includes data from 100 million company (ratings, reviews, photos, available through Yelp).

In total, the new iOS more than 200 updates, including improvements to the Siri ability to run applications, voice integration aide c Yelp and OpenTable, work more closely with Facebook, Facetime support technology in 3G, a new function «Do Not Disturb», which will disable all calls and communications, improved app store App Store and many others. A detailed review of the new features iOS 6, you can find here .

Further review of the three innovations in iOS 6: the App Store, three-dimensional maps and improvement Siri.

New features in iOS 6: update the App Store

'Smart' wallets to protect Apple iPad front and rear

In the online Apple Store has a new cover model for the iPad called Smart Case, which protects not only the device's screen, like its predecessor Smart Cover but the rear metal panel plate.

The company has not made ​​an official announcement to launch an accessory, but in conjunction with the opening of the conference for developers WWDC, held on Monday in San Francisco. Top managers of the company, including CEO Tim Cook, presented at the opening WWDC number of hardware and software innovations - a laptop with a MacBook Pro Retina display , a mobile platform iOS 6 with 3D-card , operating system, OS X Lion Mountain .

The new cover-Smart Case Cover is designed for tablets iPad second and third generations. Made of polyurethane, it is intended to protect both the screen and the rear section. It was assumed that Apple will release an updated cover for the iPad simultaneously with the announcement of third-generation device in March, but then the case has not been submitted.

Like the Smart Cover, a new bag allows you to include the opening and iPad translate into sleep mode when closed. Buyers Smart Case online Apple store can order a free laser engraving.

Accessory is available in the online Apple Store at a price of 49.99 dollars - $ 11 more expensive than the basic version of its predecessor, Smart Cover. Simultaneously with the launch of Smart Case is available in six colors - blue, green, pink, red, dark and light gray.