IOS 6

iOS 6 is a version of iOS that was released on 19 September 2012. It is the last version to feature the skeuomorphic user interface design introduced with the original iPhone OS.

Notifications

 * Do Not Disturb has been added, which will silent incoming calls and notifications.
 * A Twitter widget has been added to the Notification Center.
 * Custom vibrations can now be set for alerts.

Apple Maps
Apple Maps has been added, which replaces Google Maps. It includes several new features, such as:


 * "Flyover" views in some major cities
 * 3D maps for certain countries
 * Turn-by-turn navigation with spoken directions
 * Real-time traffic reports
 * Smooth zooming

Siri
Several new Siri commands have been added, such as:


 * Providing Facebook and Twitter updates
 * Providing detailed sports information
 * Creating restaurant reservations
 * Purchasing movie tickets via Fandango (iOS 6.1)
 * Retrieving movie reviews
 * Reading Notifications
 * Launching apps

Siri also now supports Italian, Korean, and Cantonese languages.

Passbooks
The Passbooks app has been added, which can be used to store boarding passes, admission tickets, and coupons. It would later become the Wallet app in iOS 9.

Camera

 * The Camera app has been redesigned with a darker user interface.
 * 240-degree panoramic photos can now be captured.

Phone and FaceTime

 * Options to "Reply with Message" and "Remind me later" have been added for incoming calls.
 * FaceTime calls can now be done over cellular data (iPhone 4S, iPhone 5, and iPad 3).

Music

 * The Music app has been redesigned with a brighter user interface.
 * Scrubbers on the Now Playing UI are now motion sensitive.
 * iTunes Match subscribers can now download individual songs from iCloud.