iOS 6.1 to bring Movie ticket purchasing via Siri

Apple is currently working hard to get iOS 6.1 out as soon as they can. Since the beta was only recently released not a lot is known about iOS 6.1. We do know that maps will play a big part in this update. Apple fix, or try to fix whatever issues that have plagued the maps app. Now another cool new feature in iOS 6.1 has leaked. It’s the ability to buy movie tickets.

siri iOS 6.1 to bring Movie ticket purchasing via Siri

The picture above shows how it will be done. Movie tickets buying will take place through Siri. Some of the commands for that are shown above. When a user asks for a particular movie, Siri will show the showtimes and theatre information depending on your location. They can then click the buy tickets button. Ticket buying will take place via Fandango, which is one of the most popular online tickets purchasing services in USA.

ticket iOS 6.1 to bring Movie ticket purchasing via Siri

The feature will initially only be available for users in USA. It’s not compatible with all theatres. The compatible theatres will have a relative icon in front of it. Ticket purchasing is hopefully one of many new features to come in iOS 6.1.

This update is very important from Apple’s point of view and where they stand against Android. If you want, iOS 6.1 is also available for download.