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iOS 6 On 15% Of Devices Within 24 Hours Of Release

Apple launched its new mobile operating system, iOS 6, on Sept. 19. A new report indicates that nearly 15 percent of iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad users, who were eligible for the over-the-air (OTA) update, have already upgraded to the new operating system.

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