[PConline application]In WWDC2012, Apple released the latest iOS operating system — — iOS 6。 The system has brought as many as 200 functional updates, but it is slightly lacking in key functions, and the interface style has remained basically unchanged. Its biggest feature is to upgrade the map program and Siri voice assistant, and at the same time provide more intimate services for China users.
IOS 6 with 200 new user functions
Devices supported by iOS 6 operating system
The Beta version of iOS 6 will be released in the near future, and the operating system of iOS 6 can be upgraded for subsequent iPhone products of iPhone 3GS, the second and third generation of iPad and the fourth generation of iPod touch.
1. 3D map+navigation
In addition to 3D maps that can be rendered in real time, the brand-new maps of iOS6 also support Siri to directly open navigation, satellite maps, real-time road conditions and other functions in the lock screen interface.
First of all, the icon of the new map has been changed and navigation-like elements have been added.
Query the address through Siri
List feasible routes. This is 2D mode, and you can switch to the following 3D navigation mode.
Direct navigation to the area, 3D navigation can also be used in the lock screen interface.
In addition, you can also check the busy situation of the road like Google Maps.
The new map supports 3D map function, that is, bird’s eye view, and can be rotated, and the effect is very good.
The brand-new map software in iOS 6 supports the functions of simulating driving, three-dimensional street view, Siri navigation and so on. In the demonstration, we can see that the drag of the interface is very smooth, and the smooth experience is much better than Google Maps, which makes people look forward to this software.
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For more information about Apple WWDC2012 Developer Conference, please click:
Apple WWDC2012 Developers Conference
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2. Siri Chinese support and function upgrade
The previous page said that navigation through Siri is only a small part of Siri’s upgrade. In the future, Siri will start to support mainland Mandarin, Cantonese and Taiwan Province Mandarin. At the same time, it will also add support for querying sports information, movie information and restaurant information, and partially open interfaces for connecting third-party programs.
Show Siri in Chinese on the spot
In addition to supporting mainland Mandarin, Cantonese and Taiwan Province Mandarin are also supported.
In addition, Siri knows more things, such as adding a movie query and watching a trailer.
Functions such as competition scores and information query of athletes can also be used.
Siri learned more things.
In addition to inquiring about the surrounding food, you can order food directly through Siri and opentable.
Siri’s biggest breakthrough is that it can start third-party programs, which means that any application may enter Siri with the help of sdk. At the same time, the newly added Eye Free feature allows Siri to better integrate with the car and free your hands by placing a button on the steering wheel. Partners include BMW, GM, Mercedes-Benz, Land Rover, Jaguar Audi, Toyota, Chrysler and Honda, which will be released in the next 12 months.
Automobile partner
The New iPad will support Siri.
Siri will be available on the new ipad (the third generation iPad), which is not supported by ipad2. Finally, Siri will start Canadian English and French and Italian. In the future, we will support the accents of 60 countries and regions such as Chinese, Cantonese in Hong Kong, Mandarin in Taiwan Province, Mandarin in Mainland China and Cantonese. Local search was previously only available in the United States, but now it has expanded to the whole world.
3. Customized for China
Like OS X, in order to make China users better adapt to iOS 6, the system has added the support of Baidu Search, Sina Weibo, Youku, Tudou, etc., and upgraded the input method. We don’t know the specific situation yet.
The addition of China element.
For China, who has no access to Twitter, Facebook and Youtube, this improvement is really necessary. We will update more content after we get the firmware. Although this content is not much, the improvement is of great significance.
4、Passbook
Passbook can help you store and find all kinds of cards conveniently. It can collect all the two-dimensional codes of such things as Bakka, Target store and tickets for some sports events.
IOS 6 new program Passbook
Store and manage all kinds of bills (QR codes) through Passbook.
train ticket
Game ticket
Through this application, we can manage all kinds of voucher things more conveniently, but this must have a QR code. This software is a unified password management software, which is different from computer password management. It manages your bank card and flight information more. Moreover, the two-dimensional code is displayed on the screen, which is convenient to replace all the cards on behalf of a mobile phone.
You can call the location, and when you approach a Starbucks, your discount card will automatically pop up. Boarding passes of Starbucks, United Airlines and other airlines are all within the scope of support. Trapeze can not only check in online, but also avoid printing boarding passes. The improvement of this function seems to have little to do with China users, but it is in sharp contrast with the previous one.
5. Safari upgrades offline and horizontal full screen, and reminds later.
In addition to the above functions, iOS 6 adds a reminder function later; Support Safari’s iCloud, offline and landscape full-screen functions; Photo stream supports the sharing function; Email VIP function and so on. Let’s take a look at it briefly.
IPad special mode:
Single-program limited mode, which can be used when testing or showing programs.
Specific key locking mode, in which some buttons will be locked to prevent children from misoperation.
Telephone function update:
When receiving an incoming call in iOS 6, we can choose to remind you later or reply by SMS.
Remind the incoming call information later
In addition, in iOS 6, facebook address book and phone book will be integrated, similar to the contacts of Windows Phone, or HTC Friend Stream in Android, Samsung social circle and so on.
Now we can use the firewall (do not disturb) function without jailbreaking.
After setting the time, you can effectively intercept incoming calls and ensure a rest.
Safari update:
Safari supports iCloud synchronization.
Add offline reading function
In addition, the browser will have its own photo uploading tool and support uploading photos on the webpage. At the same time, the browser can also push your current URL to the application, and when you visit the web version where you have installed the client, you will be prompted to jump to this client.
Photo stream shared:
Others can view the photos of photo stream you shared on the webpage.
VIP mailbox:
You can set VIP. Letters from VIP mailboxes of important people will be highlighted.
After this improvement, it will be easier to insert pictures and videos, or password-protected office documents into emails.
Facebook is strongly implanted:
Like Twitter before, Facebook is also strongly embedded in iOS this time.
Shortcut button on the top bar
Facebook will achieve the same system-level integration as Twitter. Now we can also connect facebook to appstore and itunes store, and developers can use api to access facebook to share. But this function is basically useless in China, so let’s ignore it for the time being.
6. Summary
The upgrade from iOS 5 to iOS 6 is not as much as the previous change from 4 to 5. Some people may feel that there are too few updates. However, we can see the strength of Apple in the brand-new map program, and we can see that Apple is paying more and more attention to the domestic market by updating Siri and customizing China. Judging from several other functions, the user experience of iOS 6 will still be improved a lot, and many built-in "grabbing jobs" may pose a greater threat to third-party software.
When iOS 6 is released, I believe there will be many functions added, and then we will judge whether this update is qualified. For the iOS 6 system, we will introduce it in detail as soon as we get the firmware. Please continue to pay attention to the reports brought to you by Pacific Computer Network.
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For more information about Apple WWDC2012 Developer Conference, please click:
Apple WWDC2012 Developers Conference
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