On Thu, Sep 20, 2012 at 9:48 AM, Odhiambo Washington <
odhiambo@gmail.com> wrote:
> Well,
>
> You can always use a device and look at the partition sizes before and after
> the upgrade. The problem here is that you need a new device out of the box
> for the test!
>
>
> On Thu, Sep 20, 2012 at 9:36 AM, Martin Gicheru <
martin@techweez.com> wrote:
>>
>> I always wonder what they mean by a leaner OS after upgrade when they have
>> added more features in, more files and applications. This is not just for
>> iOS but all OS upgrades, each naturally requires more resources, save for
>> the Windows phone version for low end devices.
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Philip Musyoki
>> Sent: 20-09-2012, 09:17
>> To: Skunkworks Mailing List
>> Subject: Re: [Skunkworks] Fwd: Apple Unveils the iPhone 5 with 4-inch
>> Display and LTE
>>
>> I did upgrade to iOS 6 yesterday night. It has some new features like a
>> more enhanced Siri, native support for Facebook, a redesigned iTunes and App
>> Store as well as the new Maps from Apple. The file is close to 600 MB and
>> can be installed smoothly over the air. And all the settings and
>> customizations will be maintained.
>>
>> As far as I can tell, the Maps from Apple are not as detailed as what we
>> had from Google but they are fa r from being unusable. I have noticed a few
>> inconsistencies here as far as Nairobi is concerned but this is not a major
>> issue. Most smaller streets are not labelled as well. But overall, the Apple
>> Maps are much more faster than Google. I think it will take a couple of
>> years for Apple to really catch up to the level of detail that Google Maps
>> has but the Apple Maps is much more neater in terms on design. I haven't
>> tested the 3D features in supported cities but I am told they are really
>> cool.
>>
>> There are also new features like additional option when a caller calls and
>> you can simply reply by as SMS. Panorama support for photos has also been
>> added to the Camera. There is also the new Passbook App though can't imagine
>> how we will use that in Sub-Sahara Africa.
>>
>> The App Stores are now more organized and makes it easier to search for
>> Apps, Music, Movies or TV Shows. Music App also redesigned.
>>
>> Overall, iOS 6 has a cleaner, leaner, brighter design than iOS 5. It also
>> feels a little bit faster than 5.
>>
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