A reminder

[Steve]

iOS 6 is out today sometime!

[Simon]

I'm in no rush for it.

[zappaDPJ]

Hmmm, this is the update that brings in the new map app I believe? I'm rather found of the current version, we've come to rely on it somewhat. I hope the new version proves to be as useful

[pctech]

Best check the time in Cupertino http://www.theregister.co.uk/2012/09/14/iphone_orders_start/

[Simon]

Anyone got it yet?

[Glenn]

http://www.idnetters.co.uk/forums/index.php/topic,17125.msg693705.html#new

[Simon]

Oh, right. 

[Glenn]

I assume that relates to the same thing.

[Steve]

Me! The new map app seems pretty cool to me, voice directed routing bye bye TomTom as a company. Obviously wait for more balanced reviews if Google maps is important to you.

[Simon]

Too late!  Updating now...

[Steve]

http://reviews.cnet.co.uk/mobile-apps/50-ios-6-tips-panorama-apple-maps-reading-list-and-more-50009239/

Reasonable summary above of iOS6. Apparently the map routing is from TomTom.

[Gary]

New maps seem great, all in all a good update so far. 

[Simon]

Well, it's downloaded and installed.  Nothing radically different as far as I can tell just yet.  At least you can move that Passbook thingy into a folder, unlike bloody Newsstand. 

I'm trying to work out why the top of the messaging and mail apps look different.  Was that top bar there before, or is it just a different colour now?

Also, it makes you sign up for an iCloud account, but this can be deleted in Settings > iCloud.  I assume this is safe to do?

[Steve]

I guess it's safe to remove the iCloud account details - it's just a sign in 'Apple ID'. I like the phone privacy options, and the new mail - check new mail finger swipe.

[Gary]

Well, it's downloaded and installed.  Nothing radically different as far as I can tell just yet.  At least you can move that Passbook thingy into a folder, unlike bloody Newsstand. 

I'm trying to work out why the top of the messaging and mail apps look different.  Was that top bar there before, or is it just a different colour now?

Also, it makes you sign up for an iCloud account, but this can be deleted in Settings > iCloud.  I assume this is safe to do?

I just skipped that part and the phone started, the I just added my username to the appstore and iTunes section. I like the do not disturb setting for night time use. Yes Simon its changed colour. Loads of changes like when you share a picture etc. Panorama is camera is great too. App store is very different.

[Simon]

Unless its just mine, the maps satellite view is very poor.

[Simon]

Steve, by 'phone privacy options', do you mean the Do Not Disturb thing?

[zappaDPJ]

Too late!  Updating now...

Same here although at the current rate of progress I won't be done until the morning!

[Simon]

I like the full screen mode in Safari.  Browsing seems snappier too.

[Simon]

Don't like the YouTube app, which you have to download from the App Store.  Too clunky and not easy to save Favourites.   .

[zappaDPJ]

My download failed after a couple of hours. I'll try again tomorrow.

[zappaDPJ]

I finally managed to get the update done in a couple of minutes. I'm really not sure if I like the new map app or not. The route planner suggestions don't seem to be particular good which is surprising if they are in league with TomTom. I do like the visual instructions though. Everything else looks pretty much the same to me.

[Steve]

Unless its just mine, the maps satellite view is very poor.

I agree, not the same resolution for some areas that you get with google.

[Simon]

Safari is definitely snappier, even on 3G.  Not sure I like the new design of the music and phone apps.  Seems to lack distinction, with too much white.  Seems like a change for changes sake to me, as the apps themselves seem to be the same. 

[Ray]

Unless its just mine, the maps satellite view is very poor.

Same on my Ipod, Simon, seems there are few other problems with it as well: -
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-19659736