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iOS 8
Version of the iOS operating system
File:IOS 8 Homescreen.png
iOS 8 beta running on an iPhone.
DeveloperApple Inc.
Source modelClosed, with open-source components
Released to
manufacturing		Fall 2014
Latest previewAll models: iOS 8 beta 5 (12A4345d) / August 4, 2014; 10 years ago (2014-08-04)[1]
PlatformsiPhone 4S, iPhone 5, iPhone 5C, iPhone 5S, iPod Touch (5th generation), iPad 2, iPad (3rd generation), iPad (4th generation), iPad Air, iPad Mini (1st generation), iPad Mini (2nd generation)
Kernel typeHybrid (XNU)
LicenseProprietary EULA except for open-source components
Preceded byiOS 7
Official websitewww.apple.com/ios/ios8/

iOS 8 is the eighth major release of the iOS mobile operating system designed by Apple Inc. as the successor to iOS 7. It was announced at the company's Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) 2014 on June 2, 2014.[2] A new app named Health and a corresponding framework named HealthKit will be available.[3] Siri will support hands-free activation and music identification using Shazam.[4] Voice and video messages will be automatically deleted unless the user saves them for future reference.[5] Interactive notifications will let the user respond to texts without leaving the app they are currently using.[6]

New features

Photos and Camera

The Photos app contains more options to edit photos. The cropping feature now enables rotating images both clockwise and counter-clockwise. Furthermore, users can set the desired brightness and colors for photos. The Camera app now features a shot timer, which can be set to 3 or 10 seconds.

Notification Center

Notification Center is much improved in comparison to iOS 7 and 7.1. Users can now add and remove widgets in Notification Center with the "Edit" button. This also allows the rearrangement of notification widgets. From iOS 8 beta 3 onwards the "clear" button, used to clear notifications, is more visible.

Messages

In the Messages app, users can send audio and video messages by holding down the record button. In group conversations, users can add or remove someone from a thread, name a thread, share their location in a thread, view all attachments, and turn on Do Not Disturb to not receive notifications from a specific thread.[7]

Design

iOS 8 has the same design as iOS 7, however, transparency and other effects have been added. The multitasking screen now shows a list of recently called and favorited contacts.

Keyboards

iOS 8 includes a new predictive typing feature called QuickType. It displays word selections above the keyboard as one types. The feature can be turned off in Settings, or hidden using a swipe gesture. Additionally, iOS 8 will allow users to install third-party keyboards.[8] Many developers stated they would port their keyboards to iOS, including Minuum,[9] Swype, SwiftKey, Fleksy and Adaptxt.[10][11]

Family Sharing

New to iOS 8, a user can add six others as family members. Family members can share purchased apps, music, and books using the same credit card. iOS 8 can also automatically set up photo streams for all family members. Calendars may be synced between all members.[12] Kids can also send iTunes download requests for apps, music, movies, and more to their parents provided this service is set up correctly.

iCloud Drive

Main article: iCloud Drive

iCloud Drive is Apple's file hosting service for devices running iOS 8 or OS X Yosemite. This feature allows users to save photos, videos, documents (Keynote, Pages, and Numbers), and music, and other apps' data to iCloud. Users can start their work on one device and continue on another device.[13] By default, users will get 5 gigabytes of storage for free, but this space will be expandable via subscription.

HealthKit

Main article: Health (application)

HealthKit is a service that allows developers to make software that integrates with the new Health application. This application allows users to track their steps, oxygen, sleep levels, and other health related data. Additionally, users can enter their medical history, so that the application can help serve them better.[14] In a commercial for the iPhone 5S, the exercise song Chicken Fat is used to promote the new service.[15]

Handoff

Handoff allows users to share documents, e-mails, and websites over Wi-Fi or personal hotspot between iOS 8 and OS X Yosemite devices. For example, when working on an email, Pages document, Keynote presentation, Numbers spreadsheet, viewing a location in Maps or browsing Safari on the Mac, on the lock screen of the iOS device it shows what app users are currently using on their Mac and will allow them to pick up where they left off in the app they were using on the Mac. This also works in the other direction.[16] Users working reading email on their Mac running OS X Yosemite can then pick up their iPhone or iPad and see the application for mail in the bottom left corner and slide up from the app and their iOS device will open up the app right where they were on their Mac. Handoff also allows all text messages (not just iMessages as before) to be read and replied on their Mac and iPad. This also is extended to the uses of the voice function to make and receive call on their Mac and iPad if their iPhone is connected with iCloud. This feature is supported only by compatible Macs running OS X Yosemite, or by devices running iOS 8. Apple has yet to announce all of compatible devices with Continuity. [17]

Spotlight

In iOS 8, Spotlight is integrated with a number of web services so that users can search using Wikipedia, Bing, or Google. Other services include: news, nearby places, suggested websites, movie showtimes, and content that is not already on the device from the iTunes Store.[18][19][20]

Wi-Fi Calling

In iOS 8, Apple integrated Wi-Fi calling. This service allows mobile phone calls over Wi-Fi. It is planned to be available for customers of T-Mobile in the US.[21] According to Computerworld, Vodafone might also provide this service for its customers in Australia.[22] Since beta 3, Wi-Fi Calling is available to T-Mobile customers in the US.[23]

Siri

Siri now outputs what users say as they speak for more accuracy and has integrated Shazam support. Holding down the home button will activate Siri, and saying "What's playing?" will identify what song is playing (since Beta 4, Apple removed listening by default).[citation needed] Saying "Hey, Siri" whenever the device is plugged into a power source will activate Siri if the feature is turned on. Purchasing content through Siri is now possible, and Siri now has support for 22 new languages.

EU Internet

Since beta 4, Apple added EU Internet in the cellular settings to allow data roaming within the European Union only.[24]

Beta Versions

Many beta versions have been released, these releases are only intended for developers and are not bug free.

Release Date

The GM version of iOS 8 is expected to be released to developers on the 9th of September, just after the Apple Special Event. The public version of iOS 8 is expected to be released a week or two later, before the new iPhone is released.[citation needed]

Version history: Portable iOS devices

Main article: History of iOS

Apple announced iOS 8 on June 2, 2014 at its annual Apple Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) event, with release announced for sometime in Fall (Northern Hemisphere) or Spring (Southern Hemisphere) 2014. With this release, Apple continues the cycle to drop support for older devices. However, unlike past releases, which usually dropped support for two devices, iOS 8 only drops support for one device, specifically, the iPhone 4. Supported devices include the iPhone 4S onwards, iPod Touch (5th generation), the iPad 2 onwards, and the iPad Mini (1st generation) onwards. The iPad 2 is also the first Apple device to support five major versions of iOS: 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8.

Although iOS 8 has only been released in Beta[25] form and is specifically designed for use by Apple Developers, it has been confirmed that non-developers are able to install the software on their devices. However, this is a dangerous process as Apple can detect an unauthorized install and de-activate the device. In addition, once the beta expires your device will be locked down.[26] Template:IOS 8

Supported Devices

See also

References

  1. ^ http://www.apple.com/ios/ios8/
  2. ^ Smith, Dave (May 7, 2014). "Apple iOS 8 Preview: Everything We're Expecting – ReadWrite". Retrieved May 11, 2014.
  3. ^ Kahn, Jordan (June 2, 2014). "Apple officially introduces iOS 8 "Healthkit" platform & "Health" app". 9to5Mac.
  4. ^ Keller, Joseph (June 2, 2014). "Siri features hands-free activation, Shazam integration in iOS 8".
  5. ^ Padhiyar, Jignesh. "Prevent Audio/Video Messages from Getting Auto-Deleted in iOS 8". iGeeks Blog. Retrieved September 8, 2014.
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  15. ^ Riis, Richard (June 9, 2014). "Apple's "Chicken Fat" Ad Harks Back to a Political Era Long Gone". Daily Kos. Retrieved June 19, 2014.
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  17. ^ http://www.apple.com/ios/ios8/continuity/
  18. ^ Esposito, Dom (June 2, 2014). "Hands-on with Spotlight Suggestions in iOS 8 (Video)". 9to5Mac.
  19. ^ Smith, Chris (June 3, 2014). "Here's one major new Yosemite and iOS 8 feature that got overlooked". Boy Genius Report.
  20. ^ "Spotlight. Brighter than ever". Apple Inc.
  21. ^ "iOS 8 to feature Wi-Fi calling [Update - T-Mobile Confirms, it's coming!]". TmoNews. June 2, 2014. Retrieved June 5, 2014.
  22. ^ "Updated: Vodafone eyes Wi-Fi calling for iPhones on iOS 8". Computerworld. June 3, 2014. Retrieved June 14, 2014.
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  24. ^ "Europeans get new roaming options in iOS 8 beta 4". July 22, 2014. Retrieved July 28, 2014.
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