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Battery seems as if it's draining pretty quickly. Anyone else with this problem?
Apple's September 12 invite hints at iPhone 5. Upgrade to iOS 6 now.
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For which phone? I've noticed since DLing ios6, my 4s battery life which was already not that good to begin with, is draining a little faster...
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That vid is hilarious!!!!
Sounds like my boss talking about his iPhone...
Sounds like my boss talking about his iPhone...
balloonoboy
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What are some tips for iOS 6?
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I'm not sure how long you've had your phone, but give it a week. You might become acclimated to the weight.
The first couple of days I had it, I was sure it was gonna just slip out of my hands. Once you get used to it though, its not bad at all.
My Elago slim case just came in though...I'm glad for that though, because even though I got used to the weight, the back of this phone is just too damn slippery.
balloonoboy
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[h3]via http://www.techradar.com/us/news/software/operating-systems/20-ios-6-tips-tricks-and-secrets-1098699[/h3][h3]1. Decline calls[/h3]
This isn't the time for calls! If someone's ringing you and you don't want to take it, simply swipe up on the phone symbol next to Decline and Answer, and you can send a text or add a diary note to return the call. To define in advance a custom range of quick-fire texts, go to Settings > Phone > Reply with Message. That's all there is to it.
[h3]2. Do not disturb[/h3]
You want to check out your iPhone's new OS without interruption, that's a given. So lay down a new rule by selecting Settings > Do Not Disturb. That moon by your clock means no more calls until you're ready to take them. Now let's crack on.
[h3]3. Send media from within Mail[/h3]
Now you can insert a photo or video straight into the email you're currently composing. Just tap and hold in the body of the email for the contextual menu to appear, tap the rightmost arrow and select 'Insert Photo or Video'. From there you're free to search your Camera Roll and albums, find what you're after, and get attaching.
[h3]4. Mail VIPs[/h3]
Anyone savvy to Mail in Mountain Lion will know about VIPs - important senders you define whose messages get sent to their own dedicated folder. Well now you can do the same in iOS 6. To define a sender as a VIP, tap their name in the sender field and tap Add to Vip. A star against the address signals their newfound prominence in your inbox.
[h3]5. Refresh your inbox[/h3]
The way to refresh your inbox has changed. Just drag down past the latest email you've received and the refresh icon stretches. Release, and your messages are updated accordingly. Simple.
[h3]6. YouTube - gone![/h3]
As you may have noticed, the stock YouTube app has vanished from your iOS device. Hear Google CEO Larry Page seethe! He needn't worry. Some bods he employed saw to it that a free YouTube now appears in the App Store. Go there now and reinstate your favourite video portal to its rightful place.
[h3]7. Share Photo Streams[/h3]
Now you can build folders of photos to share on the fly, with iOS 6's new Shared Photo Streams feature, turned on from Settings > iCloud > Photo Stream. Once enabled, tap into a section in the Photos app and hit edit, selecting images to include. Choose Share and you're presented with a menu that includes Photo Stream: tap it. From here you can tap in a recipient's email address, give the Stream a name and even define whether it's a Public Website or not. Next!
[h3]8. Apple Maps?[/h3]
Google must be fuming: Apple also dropped its Maps app in favour of a home-grown version. Unfortunately, while it may look good and feel snappy, it lacks the deep search of Google's well-established geography. Still, the flyover feature is cool. Search a major city and go for a 3D trip by hitting the 3D icon where you see it (not available for all devices or cities).
iOS 6 Maps Full Walk-throughWatch more videos like this01:07
[h3]9. Full-screen browsing[/h3]
Safari now features a full-screen for web browsing. Just switch to landscape mode and tap the button with the outward-facing arrows for more online screen real estate.
[h3]10. Facebook integration[/h3]
As with Twitter previously, Apple has promoted Facebook to the premier social network camp by allowing deep integration into iOS. To control that level more finely, go to Settings > Facebook and choose whether to allow the site access to your Calendar and Contact apps. With these functions turned on, you'll find Facebook Events and friends' birthdays appearing in your Calendar, as well as their Facebook photos populating your Contacts.
[h3]11. Tap to post[/h3]
Pull down the Notification Center from the top of the screen and you'll notice two new buttons - Tap to Tweet and Tap to Post. Like it or not, that's the level of baked-in social media integration you can expect from iOS 6 onwards.
[h3]12. Guided Access[/h3]
Ever given your iOS device to your son or daughter for them to play their favourite game, only to later find them watching Tory party broadcasts on YouTube? Let's ensure it never happens again: open Settings and tap through to General > Accessibility > Guided Access. Turn it On, and you can now lock them into the app of your choice choice. First define an unlock passcode, then open the app in question and triple-click the Home button. Now, with a finger, circle any areas on the screen you'd like to prevent them from interfering with. You can also choose to turn off motion, touch, and hardware buttons by hitting the Options button. Problem solved!
[h3]13. Send more photos[/h3]
Get into the Photos app and tap edit, then tap each photo you want to share as a group. Simply hit Share when you're happy and you can send them in an email, over Messages or via Facebook - the choice is yours...
[h3]14. Read it later offline[/h3]
Got too much stuff to read online? Just tap the button in Safari with the arrow jumping out of it, and you can Add to Reading List. This makes the page available offline, and it syncs with Safari on your Mac and any other iOS devices you own, if you bought into that ecosystem.
[h3]15. Lost phone[/h3]
If you activated Find my iPhone in Settings > iCloud, you can make use of Lost Mode. In the event that you lose your phone, log into icloud.com, select Find... and you may well be able to see where it is. Lost Mode lets you input a password and display a number on the phone screen for the finder to call.
[h3]16. Reskinned iTunes[/h3]
The iTunes app has received an 'update'. But it's questionable whether it's lost more than it gained. By adopting a slicker but less content on screen, the app offers a more expansive view of your search results. But it's time to stop looking for podcasts and iTunes content in iTunes, for example - these now have their own apps. Go get them from the App Store now. Oh, and you can forget about Ping. We doubt you'll lose any sleep over it...
[h3]17. Privacy[/h3]
Thankfully iOS 6 isn't all about sharing your life with the world. In Settings you'll see a new option called Privacy. Use it. There you can control any apps that attempt to access your Reminders, for example - swinging the social media frenzy back in your favour.
[h3]18. Sounding off[/h3]
Want to select a special alert to distinguish it from your Calendar or Reminder Alerts? Sounds > Settings is where it's at; From Facebook alerts to tweets, you can define each one's sonic output here.
[h3]19. Panoramic feature[/h3]
If you're the proud owner of an iPhone 5, 4S, or fifth-gen iPod touch, check out the new panoramic feature in the Camera app. Just move your device continuously when taking the panorama. For everyone else, go download Microsoft's free Photosynth app, pronto.
iPhone 5 Camera FeaturesWatch more videos like this01:16
[h3]20. Bedtime![/h3]
So you've explored iOS some and now it's time for a bit of well-earned shut-eye. The good news is iOS 6 thought of this too. Remember Do Not Disturb? It goes deeper than you think. Tap into Settings > Notifications > Do Not Disturb and you can schedule a timeframe for its action. There's no need to fret about emergencies either - just allow your favourite Contacts through your phone call firewall, and block out everyone else. You can even turn Repeated Calls on to allow for any persistent types. Easy. See you again for iOS 7!
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Heads up!
Apple.com has plenty AT&T iPhone 5 available for pick up tomorrow at a couple apple store locations in NYC...
Got mines.
Apple.com has plenty AT&T iPhone 5 available for pick up tomorrow at a couple apple store locations in NYC...
Got mines.
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bout that time to try and get it again 
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order placed lets hope for that email in the morning 
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Amex is now Passbook capable. Can't make payments, but you get notifications about your accounts.
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For people who use iMessages on multiple devices, where do your messages go when your phone leaves WiFi, but another device is still in WiFi? If I'm iMessaging someone while I'm home, I don't want to miss messages from that person if I leave with my iPhone but leave my iPad at home. I feel like the messages will go to my iPad and not get sent as texts, even though you can contact me though iMessage with my phone number.
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whats the link to order specific carrier iphones. all i see is the full unlocked priced phones.
jaycruz.
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My WiFi on my iPhone 5 still doesn't work >:
It says it's connected at the top left but still doesn't work. I tried everything (restarting my router, "renewing lease", turning on to "ask to join networks" help please!!
It says it's connected at the top left but still doesn't work. I tried everything (restarting my router, "renewing lease", turning on to "ask to join networks" help please!!
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try a restore
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Has anyone had success using this reason for returning? I was thinking of saying the phone drops calls constantly or something
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why are you trying to return?
balloonoboy
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For those looking for apps.
Tiny Wings
Sonic CD
Angry Birds Space
MyAT&T
PayPal
Melodies (allows you to stream your google music)
Tiny Wings
Sonic CD
Angry Birds Space
MyAT&T
PayPal
Melodies (allows you to stream your google music)
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8am and no email yet feelsbatman
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Just got my email...
bobthehoe
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I'm gonna pick mines up as soon this rain stops...... 
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This was interesting...The iPhone 5 costs $180 to make...Check out the vid on the page to the link. Tim Cook also offered an apology for the maps. I don't think it's a big deal because it's something that can be fixed...
http://money.cnn.com/2012/09/28/technology/apple-maps-apology/index.html?hpt=hp_t1
http://money.cnn.com/2012/09/28/technology/apple-maps-apology/index.html?hpt=hp_t1
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This was funny too...
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[Video][/Video]
Shots fired.
Shots fired.
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whats a good twitter app besides twitter for iphone?
