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Banners Confirm Arrival of iOS 6 at WWDC

 & Chloe Albanesius Executive Editor, News

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Earlier today, we asked you what you most wanted Apple to unveil at its Worldwide Developer Conference (WWDC) next week. If you chose iOS 6, it appears you're in luck.

9to5Mac this afternoon posted photos of the setup process at Moscone West in San Francisco, where WWDC will kick off on Monday. One of the banners workers were hoisting into place reads: "iOS 6, The world's most advanced mobile operating system."

Other photos show workers affixing a giant white Apple logo to the side of the building, but besides the iOS 6 banner, no other signage provided details about what else Apple might have up its sleeve.

The release of iOS 6 is not entirely a surprise. In announcing WWDC 2012, Apple's Phil Schiller promised to "share the latest news about iOS and OS X Mountain Lion."

At last year's WWDC, Steve Jobs showed off iOS 5 and iCloud, both of which arrived on iOS devices by Oct. 12. The update added the BBM-like iMessage and a notification center, and allowed for PC-free upgrades, among other things.

What's on tap for iOS 6? Recent rumors point to deep Facebook integration, like what's available with Twitter right now. Apple will also reportedly drop Google Maps in favor of its own 3D solution, and add Siri to the iPad.

For more, check out PCMag's full review of iOS 5, as well as the 6 Features We'd Like To See In Apple iOS 6 slideshow below.


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Chloe Albanesius

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Getting my start in DC means I still have a soft spot for tech policy; Congressional hearings can sometimes be as entertaining as a Bravo reality show, for better or worse. But PCMag is all about the technology we use every day, as well as keeping an eye out for the trends that will shape the industry in the years ahead (or flop on arrival). I've covered the rise of social media, the iOS vs. Android wars, the cord-cutting revolution that's now left us with hefty streaming bills, and the effort to stuff artificial intelligence into every product you could imagine. This job has taken me to CES in Vegas (one too many times), IFA in Berlin, and MWC in Barcelona. I also drove a Tesla 1,000 miles out west as part of our Best Mobile Networks project. Of late, my focus is on our hard-working team of reporters at PCMag, guiding and editing their robust coverage.

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