[Macpartners] IS&T Announces Support for Apple iOS 6

[Matthew D Sullivan]

Good Afternoon,

IS&T is pleased to announce support for iOS 6, available today from Apple as a free wireless update on a selection of iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch models. iOS 6 incorporates a variety of new features, including a completely revamped Maps application with turn-by-turn spoken navigation; a smarter Siri that now understands more languages; a redesigned Mail experience with features like a VIP list to flag important contacts; a new app called Passbook that consolidates loyalty cards, coupons, and airline boarding passes; enhanced accessibility features; and, if you weren't already connected enough, Facebook integration in native iOS apps such as Contacts, Calendar, and even Siri. Information regarding these features and many more can be found on Apple's iOS 6 page. 

iOS 6 is compatible with the iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4, iPhone 4S, iPhone 5, 4th- and 5th-generation iPod touch, and both the iPad 2 and the new iPad (3rd-generation).  

To update your compatible iOS device, go to Settings, select General, and then select Software Update. IS&T recommends connecting to Wi-Fi prior to download, otherwise the download will count against your monthly data limit, if one exists. The iOS 6 update is also available to compatible iOS devices via iTunes: plug your iOS device into your machine via the USB cable, select your iOS device under Devices, and then click Check for Update. 

Support
The IS&T certificate renewal page has been updated to support iOS 6. If you have already installed iOS 6 or purchased a new iOS 6 device, launch Safari on your iOS device and go to https://ca.mit.edu/ca/ to obtain a new MIT root and personal certificates. Also, please check IS&T's documentation for step-by-step instructions on how to set up certificates on the iPhone/iPod touch and iPad.

iOS-specific documentation can be found in the Knowledge Base in the iPhone and iPad sections of the Mobile Device Ninja.

MIT has its own mobile app, available in the Apple's App Store. To find it, search for MIT Mobile.

For additional assistance with iOS 6, please contact the Mobile Devices Team at mobile-help at mit.edu.

Best,
Matthew Sullivan


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Matthew Sullivan
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
IS&T | CSS | Mobile Devices Team
P: 617-253-6445
E: irishman at mit.edu

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