- 04
- Oct 2012
How You Like ‘Dem Apples?
Apple device users have a lot to celebrate. The new iPhone 5 was introduced, and the new iOS6 operating system was made available for newer iPhones, iPads and iPod Touches. There’s a lot to talk about, most of it good news.
The models that can accept the new iOS6 are the iPhone 3GS and newer, iPad 2 and newer and fourth generation iPod Touch and newer.
As you would expect, I have my new iPhone 5, and I really like the bigger screen, the thinner device size, the lighter weight and the much faster speed. The 4G speed on the new iPhone could be faster than some home computers, and that can be good and bad.
The good? No explanation needed.
The bad? Getting all that streaming content in all its glory can be very addictive, and you can exceed the limits of your data plan before you know what hit you. So, make sure you’re on a Wi-Fi connection before you go wild.
The iPhone and new iOS are generally good, and I recommend them. However, like all new technology, some upgrades will be needed:
- Apple’s maps are not up to the Google maps, but they will catch up. Both mapping systems are based on input from use data, and as more people use Apple maps and add more data, the quality will improve. It took a while for Google to get where it is today.
- Siri seems to be on a break every time I ask her for some information. Got to make sure she’s on the job.
- Passbook has a bug that won’t let you connect to the iTunes store.
We’re pretty sure we’ll see iOS6.01 in the near future.
We’ve seen a few posts on some sites that might interest you.
- Although the iPhone 5 is a 4G phone, you might notice you’re talking on a 3G connection. That’s because it’s clearer – for now. They’re working on making 4G voice clearer.
- If you’re on the Verizon network:
- Your iPhone 5 has international capability
- Your iPhone 5 is unlocked, enabling you to use a SIM card to switch to the AT&T and Sprint network at 3G
On the whole, we recommend installing the new iOS6 on your Apple device if you are able to. If you have any questions about the new phone or OS, we’d be happy to answer them by phone – 973-433-6676 – or email.
This article was published in Technology Update, the monthly newsletter from Sterling Rose LLC.
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