Researchers have discovered another lock screen bug in iOS 6.1. This one allows someone to get past your lock screen without a passcode and view that phone's data after plugging it into a computer.

With the new jailbreak for iOS 6, it's time to start playing around with all the handy apps and tweaks on your newly-freed device. Here's a look at some of our favourites available in Cydia for iOS 6.

iOS: Do Not Disturb is one of the more popular enhancements found in iOS 6, but since 2013 rolled around, many users have found that Do Not Disturb doesn't switch itself back on according to schedule. Apple has acknowledged the bug, but says iOS users will simply have to wait until January 7 for things to return to normal.

Australian companies supporting the Passbook ticket manager feature in iOS 6 aren't exactly thick on the ground, so every addition is welcome. Ticketing site Moshtix is adding support for Passbook, meaning you can store your concert tickets on your iPhone rather than having to print a PDF.

The new panorama camera in iOS 6 is pretty handy when you want to take a big, wide picture, but it seems like it only allows you to go one direction. However, as Macgasm points out, you can switch the panorama direction with a tap.

With every iteration of iOS, Apple tweaks its system software a little, but the default set of apps remains largely unchanged since launch. For many of us, these basic apps just don't cut it anymore. Here are the best alternatives to replace them.

iOS: Want to become more familiar with Apple's new iOS 6 or the iPhone? Apple has recently published a 153-page manual that can teach you the ins and outs of both. The guidebook is available for free on iTunes.

iOS: Cydia themes designer Adam Insull has shared a giant list of all the jailbreak/Cydia tweaks that are compatible with iOS 6. Check out the shared doc to see what tweaks you'll be able to use on a jailbroken iDevice.

Apple released iOS 6 this week, bringing a handful of new features to iPhones, iPads, and iPod touches. While they defined many of the flagship features, several were left unsaid. These are our 10 favourite secret features in iOS 6.

Dear Lifehacker, I just upgraded to iOS 6 and I'm liking most of the new features. However, the new Maps app is terrible. Is there a good replacement that won't send me driving all over the place?

iOS 6 is officially released today, and iDevice owners are busy downloading and installing it. Many of its new features work in Australia, but not all of them. What's working well for you?

iOS 6 brings a few handy new features to help you manage your notifications. For anyone who has received a text message in the middle of the night or accidentally received a dumb phone call during a meeting, the new Do Not Disturb feature is a lifesaver. Here's how to manage it right.

You can update your iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch to iOS 6 right now. Here's a list of the supported devices and how to install the upgrade.

Although iOS 6 won't see an official release until September 19, you can install the final version right now. Anonymous public postings of the software update files has made it possible for even non-developers to get the next version of Apple's mobile operating system. Here's how.

iOS 6 offers a lot of new features. We'll show you everything you need to know in under three minutes.

We already know that the beta version of iOS 6 maps is missing lots of Australian data, but if Apple's own site is any guide, Australians won't be getting any turn-by-turn directions on the updated platform either either. There's no mention of the feature on Apple's Australian site, though some developers say the basic options can be seen in the beta. Hit Gizmodo for the full story.

If you've seen a few screenshots of iOS 6, you know Apple's made some nice interface enhancements, such as a better sharing menu, dialler and music player. If you've got a jailbroken iPhone running iOS 5, you can bring those changes to your device right now.

One of the major new features in iOS 6 is the inclusion of Apple's own mapping technology. Building a map isn't easy, and the first screenshots from the beta version suggest that even for well-covered locations such as the Melbourne CBD, Apple has a lot of work to do.

iOS 6 is a big update for Apple fans, featuring several exciting updates. But those of us with Android devices don't have to sit back and wait for Google to deliver those features; we can get the best of them right now. Here's how.