The 3rd Generation iPod touch has been removed from the list of updated devices, now featuring only the 4th and 5th generation iPod touch. Only the first generation Apple iPad will miss the update. The iPad 2 and the new iPad will get it just fine.
As with the previous updates, certain features will not be available across all devices. Let us look at the major features and which one will make it to older devices.
Siri
Apple Maps
They make use of Yelp’s database, which is hardly as curated, refined nor as accurate as the Google maps we know and love. Sure, they will keep updating the service in the future, but for now, it’s a huge setback in actual functionality. At the very least, you can have some fun with the Flyover feature for a few minutes.
Both the Flyover and turn by turn navigation is only available from the iPhone 4S up, the iPod Touch 5 and the last two iPad devices.
Facetime
AirPlay
AirPlay is a new service that can be used on 2nd generation Apple TVs. You can only make use of it if you have an iPhone 4S, an iPhone 5, an iPod touch 5 or the last two iPad devices. AirPlay basically allows you to share or “mirror” the display on your Apple device to your Apple TV.
Facebook Integration
Twitter can say they consider Apple their mentor and Facebook is their rival all they want, but Apple wants to be friendly with Facebook, too. The new iOS 6 is fully integrated with Facebook, allowing closer collaboration with Facebook contacts, events, timelines, locations and posting. Sharing through Facebook has never been easier on an Apple device.
Passbooks
Cloud Tabs
Cloud Tabs take device integration a step further, allowing you to browse open tabs across many of your Apple devices using the Safari browser. This allows you to continue your browsing session when you leave one device for another. This works for all iOS 6 enabled devices.
Panorama Shots
People who love Apple devices certainly love taking pictures. That is why services like Instagram became so popular. Apple takes the camera’s function even further by allowing it to take Panorama Shots. Unfortunately, only the 5th generation iPod touch and the last
Accessibility
A feature that sounds more like “lack of accessibility” allows you to disable certain parts of the display from registering any touch inputs. It also encompasses easy access features for the disabled. This feature is widely available for all devices, but the hearing aids for iPhone is only available for the iPhone 4S and the iPhone 5.
Take note that there are plenty of location based services in the iOS 6 which is much like the iOS 5 will not work in many countries. Apple made an extensive list of what is available for your country if you want to make sure a feature will work where you live. iOS 6 will hit your device through an OTA as soon as it is available if you are on iOS 5. If oddly enough, you are on iOS 4 and below, and if your device qualifies for the update, then you can get yours from the iTunes app once available.
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