iOS 6

New iPhone release means new Apple software update!  I really like it a lot already.  Also, it keeps me from wanting the latest and greatest phone model because it is basically like a brand new phone after the update!  Here are a few of my favorite new things from iOS 6:

1- Panoramic photos!  Yes, it is practically just as cool as that camera you spin (which has TSwift in the commercial) and then it saves the picture.  It has a line you're supposed to keep an arrow balanced on so that the photo is straight.  I had a hard time with that.  You basically can't move the phone at all.  Still, it is a sweet feature.

2- FINALLY you can attach a photo to an email!!  This addition is so helpful.  You can attach a picture(s) or video.  Why did it take you so long, Apple!?

3- There is a nifty new feature which allows you to ignore a call, but send a text response.  They have preset messages like "I'll call you later" and "What's up?"  I probably won't use it, but I am excited about the "remind me later" option.  When you ignore a call it can remind you in an hour or set a call back time OR it will remind you when you leave your location.  Amazing.  I need that.  I'm horrible at remembering to call people back.  I love reminders!!

4- Next, we have another thing that I really thing should have existed many, many updates ago.  Sharing photos has never been easier.  Before, the photo sharing options were to tweet, email or send sms.  Now you can also add to Facebook!  There are also new shortcuts to assign to a contact or set as wallpaper.  So smart!

5- Last, but not least, is the map update.  This is by far my favorite.  Well, these are all favs, but this is the most useful!!!!  Drum roll............ VOICE DIRECTIONS!  Not only is the map prettier and you can do 3D and yada yada, but you put in an address and select your location and then it gives you turn-by-turn directions!  So happy.  Especially since you can't use your phones in California while driving... this is like having a GPS and you don't have to hold it or look at it.  It just knows.  It tracks you and then tells you what to do next.  Yay!

Overall, I'd say this was a pretty good update.  There are some other new features, but they aren't as useful to me (yet).  Have you updated your iPhone or iPad?  Do you love it!?  If you have email reply enabled in your comments, feel free to leave a comment with any questions and I will gladly answer :)  

~Lindsay.

{All photos found on Apple.com}