About Electronics & Gadgets: Apple's New Maps App With Turn-by-Turn Directions

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Electronics & Gadgets From Fred Zahradnik, your About Electronics & Gadgets Editor One of the biggest news items from Apple's World Wide Developers Conference on Monday was the unveiling of the iPhone, iPad operating system, iOS 6 this fall including a built-in Maps app with turn-by-turn directions and Siri integration. Read on for more. Also this week, an Electronics Entertainment Expo 2012 roundup, best GPS apps for hikers and backpackers, and more. Apple's New iOS 6 Maps App to Include Turn-by-Turn Guidance It's been predicted for quite a while, and Apple finally announced it at its World Wide Developer's Conference on Monday: Spoken turn-by-turn directions as part of the iPhone's built in Maps app. The upgrade will take place when the new iOS 6 operating system becomes available this fall. In addition to turn-by-turn directions, the Maps app will offer interactive 3D views of select regions, as well as stunningly realistic flyover views, traffic detection & avoidance and more ...Read more Electronics Entertainment Expo 2012 Roundup Although E3 2012 didn't exactly have a definitive "stop the presses, holy cow, that's unbelievable" moment, it still had its share of notable announcements for lovers of all things portable. Here are a few that come to mind.Read more See More About:  portable gaming  3ds  vita The Best Hiking GPS Apps It's no surprise that top mapping and travel companies and GPS-makers have jumped into creating iPhone and Android operating system smartphone apps. The high-resolution color touchscreens and built-in GPS sensors and cameras on these devices make them natural platforms for maps, trail guides, photo taking and sharing, social media sharing, mileage and travel logs and trip diaries, and more ... Read more See More About:  hiking  travel  trails iPhone and iPad Apps for Losing Weight Whether you're looking to lose 10 pounds or 50, the iPhone can help you meet your weight loss goals. Whether it's exercise apps or diet recipes or sports accessories, there are a number of ways the iPhone can help you lose weight (these tips apply to the iPod touch, too).Read more See More About:  iphone apps  iphone accessories  playlists Electronics & Gadgets Ads Download Iphone App App for Iphone Apps Iphone New Iphone Apps Free Apps for Iphone Featured Articles Easily Access Any Song on Your iPhone Using iTunes Match Home Theater: Taking Control of Surround Sound Tough Pentax WG-2 Great for Close-ups Siri Comes to iPad in the iOS 6 Update Top Recipe Apps for Dieters iPhone 5 Rumors   More from About.com Bake Sale Bestsellers Make your next bake sale a profitable one with these irresistible recipes. More> Real Recipes app Download our highly-rated app for free recipes and kitchen tools, for iPhone and iPod Touch. More>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Electronics & Gadgets newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2012 About.com   Advertisement