Apple iOS 6.1

iOS 6, the last major upgrade to Apple's mobile operating system, added Passbook, the much-maligned Maps, new accessibility options, and other improvements and fixes. iOS 6.1 builds its predecessor by adding new features that enhance LTE compatibility, let you order movie tickets using Siri, and more. If you own a compatible device?iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4, iPhone 4S, iPhone 5, iPod touch (4th Generation) , iPad 2, new iPad (3rd and 4th Generation), or iPad mini?consider it a must-have download. Some features, however, aren't available on all devices either due to hardware limitations or because they're specific to iPhones or iPod touches.

iOS 6 Set Up and iTunes Wi-Fi Sync
If iOS 6 is already installed on your iPad, iPhone, or iPod touch, you can update to iOS 6.1 either over-the-air or via iTunes. If you have a new device, there are three setup options: Set Up as New, Restore from iCloud Backup, and Restore from iTunes Backup. The first option is for people who are brand new to iOS (or existing users who want a fresh start); the other two options recover previously backed up data and are what existing iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch owners will likely choose.

Once you're set up, you can enable iTunes Wi-Fi Sync, which syncs apps, music, photos, and other files between an iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch (via iTunes) when they're connected to the same wireless signal. In fact, the sync happens automatically when you plug an iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch's plug into a socket (you can also sync manually without a plug by pressing Sync Now in Settings > General > iTune Wi-Fi Sync). The process went off without a hitch for me. I synced nearly 15GB of data to my iPad in less than 20 minutes. The only downside is that you must first set up wireless syncing in iTunes?after you physically connect your iPhone, iPod touch, or iPad to a Mac or PC via a USB cable. Thankfully, it's just a one-time connection. You can go completely wireless afterward.

Home Screen, Passbook, and Phone Features
The default home screen features a blue background image with ripple effects and several icons (App Store, Clock, iTunes, Notes, etc.) that should be familiar to iOS users?including including Maps, Apple's in-house replacement for Google Maps. It was a trainwreck when it first launched with iOS 6, but updates that add better information and improved 3D imagery have improved it somewhat.

Passbook is an iPhone and iPod touch-exclusive app?at least for now?that is supposed to be a tidy hub for passes and tickets. Here's how it works. Instead of handing over a paper ticket, coupon, boarding pass, or gift card to be scanned, you'll simply whip put your device, which will display the appropriate item when you stroll into the appropriate store, theater, or airport. When you delete a pass, a very cool virtual paper shredder appears on screen and slices and dices the ticket. The success of this app, unlike the others mentioned in this story, will rely heavily on third-party support. Supporting companies include Airbnb, American Airlines, American Express Pass, Delta Airlines, Eventbrite, Fandango, Kony, Major League Baseball, Starbucks, Target, and W Hotel.

iOS has calling options that give you more flexibility over how you handle incoming calls that you don't want to take. Instead of simply declining a call, you can now reply to it with a text message (either pre-fabricated or custom) or set a reminder to follow up with a particular person later. You can see the new options by swiping the screen upward when a call comes in. Apple also adds a Do Disturb Option that ensures you won't be bothered by anyone save for contacts you marks as exceptions during designated hours. Both options are useful additions. The iOS 6.1 update also brings LTE support to even more carriers.

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