Today’s the big day! Apple has just officially released iOS 6 to the public. The update is available now for immediate download through iTunes for the iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch. The update is also available over the air.
Keep an eye on this post for everything you need to know about the update!
iOS 6 is available for the following devices:
- iPhone 3GS
- iPhone 4
- iPhone 4S
- iPad 2
- The new iPad
- Fourth-generation iPod touch
Direct links to the iOS 6 update can be found below:
- iPhone 3GS
- iPhone 4 (AT&T, 3,1)
- iPhone 4 (AT&T, 3,2) (8GB iPhone 4 released with the iPhone 4S)
- iPhone 4 (Verizon)
- iPhone 4S
- iPad 2 (Wi-Fi)
- iPad 2 (Verizon)
- iPad 2 (AT&T)
- iPad 2 (2012 Model)
- iPad 3 (Wi-Fi)
- iPad 3 (AT&T)
- iPad 3 (Verizon)
- iPod touch 4G
- iPod touch 5G
Make sure to keep an eye on this page for the latest updates, including links to all of our coverage of today’s iOS 6 launch!
iOS 6 Details, Tutorials, and Editorials
- What You Need to Know About iOS 6
- iOS 6: The Complete Upgrade Guide – When, Why, and How to Upgrade
- How to Update to iOS 6 Over-The-Air
- How to Update to iOS 6 Using iTunes
- How to Prepare Your Device for iOS 6
- Which New iOS 6 Features Will Be Available On Your Device?
- iOS 6 Panorama Mode Hands-On With an iPhone 4S
- iOS 6 App Store Now Promotes Apple’s Free Apps With One Tap Installation
- iOS 6 App Store Revamped With New Interface, Chomp-Style Search Results
- iOS Through The Ages: How Apple’s Mobile Platform has Evolved from the Original iPhone to iPhone 5
- First Passbook-Enabled Apps Appear on the App Store
Feature Rundowns: What’s new, improved, and exciting about iOS 6!
- What’s New With Mail?
- All About Apple’s New Maps App in iOS 6
- Meet iOS 6’s new Do Not Disturb mode! At last!
- iOS 6: What’s New With Siri?
- All about Passbook – A better way to manage tickets, gift cards, and passes!
- Apple Brings Facebook Integration to iOS 6 and OS X Mountain Lion
Other Coverage
- Apple Releases OS X 10.8.2 With Full Compatibility for New iOS 6 Features
- Apple Updates Nearly Every Single iOS App for iOS 6 and iPhone 5
- Apple Updates “Find my Friends” for iOS 6, Adds Push Notifications for Locations
- Apple Updates Cards for iOS 6, and Finally Adds Native iPad Support!
- Aperture and iPhoto updated with Shared Photo Streams and full iOS 6 support
- iPhone 5 Ship Times Slip to 3-4 Weeks On Continued High Demand
- Apple Brings Gatekeeper to Lion with OS X 10.7.5