Technology: Jun 12, 2012

In case you missed it, Apple has had some media even yesterday. Of course, I kid. Yesterday was the Keynote presentation at Apple's WWDC (Worldwide Developer Conference) and dominated tech news for the last week., including the compulsory unveiling of all magic, such as IOS 6.

Apple has revealed a vast array of new features and capabilities for the next iteration of its mobile phone operating system. Things such as integrating sports scores and news, or movie and theater information on Siri will be welcome, but there are only a few things about IOS 6 which stands for business users.Maps

Apple is ditching Google Maps, and changing their own home-grown mapping program. The best part about the change is that the new Maps app will include turn-by-turn navigation, Yelp integration and real-time traffic updates. The Garmin StreetPilot app sets the bar pretty high, so it remains to be seen if the IOS 6 Maps app can not live up to expectations. But, there is no way to account for the Garmin StreetPilot application (or any other third-party mapping app) as the default, so it will be a vast improvement to at least the default Maps app to provide a more useful instructions to receive from Point A to B. Point

Siri

Siri is a work in progress. Despite attempts by naysayers compare it to other voice interaction capabilities, though, Siri is in a league all its own. However, it does not quite live up to how it is portrayed by Apple's marketing and it still has some rough spots.

With IOS 6, Siri receives a pair of clear improvements you may find useful. First, because of the aforementioned changes to the Pilot application, when you ask Siri to find a restaurant or gas station it can literally help you find it with a turn-by-turn navigation. Another aspect of Siri in IOS 6 that you'll appreciate is the ability to open apps.

IPAD

It was a disappointment when the iPad 3 --- I mean "new iPad" - launched without Siri. When IOS 6 throws it will bring Siri capabilities for the new iPad, but not his predecessors. The iPad established itself as a capable mobile computing platform for businesses, and the addition of Siri will be even better. You can ask Siri to set a reminder or make an appointment on your calendar on your iPad, just like in the iPhone.

Most of the "improvements" made by Apple is capabilities that already exist on other platforms. Android users have enjoyed things like turn-by-turn navigation for some time. A comparison of PCWorld illustrates how the different mobile platforms compare with each other. IOS 6 is not revolutionary in any way, but Siri adds an element that does not appear on paper in a comparison chart, however, sets it apart from other mobile platforms.

One annoying and frustrating aspect of Apple's WWDC Keynote, at least as it relates to IOS-6 is the time span between announcing the new features and capabilities, and in fact making the update available. The new IOS will most likely be available this fall, by accident about the same time, that you should wait for the next generation iPhone hardware to beat the street.

Tuesday, June 12, 2012

Why You Should Be Excited About iOS 6

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