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===Spotlight===
===Spotlight===
In iOS 8, [[Spotlight (software)|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.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://9to5mac.com/2014/06/02/hands-on-with-spotlight-suggestions-in-ios-8-video/|title=Hands-on with Spotlight Suggestions in iOS 8 (Video)|first1=Dom|last1=Esposito|date=June 2, 2014|publisher=[[9to5Mac]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://bgr.com/2014/06/03/yosemite-and-ios-8-spotlight-search-features/|title=Here’s one major new Yosemite and iOS 8 feature that got overlooked|first1=Chris|last1=Smith|date=June 3, 2014|publisher=[[Boy Genius Report]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.apple.com/ios/ios8/spotlight/|title=Spotlight. Brighter than ever.|publisher=Apple Inc.}}</ref>
In iOS 8, [[Spotlight (software)|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.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://9to5mac.com/2014/06/02/hands-on-with-spotlight-suggestions-in-ios-8-video/|title=Hands-on with Spotlight Suggestions in iOS 8 (Video)|first1=Dom|last1=Esposito|date=June 2, 2014|publisher=[[9to5Mac]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://bgr.com/2014/06/03/yosemite-and-ios-8-spotlight-search-features/|title=Here’s one major new Yosemite and iOS 8 feature that got overlooked|first1=Chris|last1=Smith|date=June 3, 2014|publisher=[[Boy Genius Report]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.apple.com/ios/ios8/spotlight/|title=Spotlight. Brighter than ever.|publisher=Apple Inc.}}</ref>


===Wi-Fi Calling===
===Wi-Fi Calling===

Revision as of 06:47, 22 August 2014

iOS 8
Version of the iOS operating system
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 references.

New features

Photos and Camera

The Photos app contains more options to edit your pictures. The cropping feature now enables you to turn the image clockwise and counter-clockwise. Furthermore, you can set the desired brightness and colors for your pictures. The Camera app features a shot timer, which can be set to 3 or 10 seconds.[5] Additionally, the Camera app now allows for the capture of timelapses.

Notification Center

Notification Center is much improved in comparison to iOS 7 and 7.1. You can now add and remove widgets in Notification Center with the "Edit" button. This also allows you to rearrange notification widgets. From iOS 8 beta 3 onwards the "clear" button, used to clear notifications, is more visible.[6]

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 you type. 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]

Continuity

Continuity allows users to share documents, e-mails, and websites over Wi-Fi to iOS 8 and OS X Yosemite devices. For example, when you're working on an email, Pages document, Keynote presentation, Numbers spreadsheet, viewing a location in Maps or if you're browsing Safari on your Mac, on the lock screen of your iOS device it shows you what app you're currently using on your Mac and will allow you to pick up where you left off in that app you were using on your Mac. This also works in the other direction.[16] Continuity also allows users to reply to SMS messages and answer phone calls on their Mac or iPad if they own an iPhone. This feature is supported only by compatible Macs running OS X Yosemite, or by devices running iOS 8.

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.[17][18][19]

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.[20] According to Computerworld, Vodafone might also provide this service for its customers in Australia.[21] Since beta 3, Wi-Fi Calling is available to T-Mobile customers in the US.[22]

Siri

Siri now outputs what you say as you speak for more accuracy and has integrated Shazam support. To use Shazam support just open up Siri and wait for the song to be recognized.[4] Also, saying "Hey, Siri" whenever the device is plugged into a power source will make Siri activate if the feature is turned on. Purchasing content through Siri is now possible, and Siri has learned 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.[23]

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 longest-running Apple device to support 5 major versions of iOS along with 4, 5, 6, and 7.

Although iOS 8 has only been released in Beta[24] 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.[25] 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. ^ a b Keller, Joseph (June 2, 2014). "Siri features hands-free activation, Shazam integration in iOS 8".
  5. ^ Hammad Rafique (June 4, 2014). "iOS 8 Features' demonstration". TechZend. Retrieved June 5, 2014.
  6. ^ Hammad Rafique (July 8, 2014). "iOS 8 beta 3 Launched for Developers". TechZend. Retrieved July 7, 2014.
  7. ^ Rossignol, Joe (June 2, 2014). "iOS 8 improves messaging on iMessage". iDownloadBlog. Retrieved June 5, 2014.
  8. ^ "Apple Keyboards". For the first time, iOS 8 opens up the keyboard to developers
  9. ^ "Minuum Blog".
  10. ^ "Swiftkey, Swype, and Flesky making iOS 8 Keyboards".
  11. ^ "KeyPoint Technologies Adaptxt to make entry on iOS as Apple opens up for 3rd party keyboards".
  12. ^ "Apple - iOS 8 - Family Sharing". Apple Inc. June 2, 2014. Retrieved June 15, 2014.
  13. ^ "Apple - iOS 8 - iCloud Drive". Apple Inc. June 2, 2014. Retrieved June 15, 2014.
  14. ^ "Apple - iOS 8 - Health". Apple Inc. June 2, 2014. Retrieved June 16, 2014.
  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.
  16. ^ "ios 8". www.techtomorrow.in. Retrieved August 3, 2014. {{cite web}}: |first1= missing |last1= (help)
  17. ^ Esposito, Dom (June 2, 2014). "Hands-on with Spotlight Suggestions in iOS 8 (Video)". 9to5Mac.
  18. ^ Smith, Chris (June 3, 2014). "Here's one major new Yosemite and iOS 8 feature that got overlooked". Boy Genius Report.
  19. ^ "Spotlight. Brighter than ever". Apple Inc.
  20. ^ "iOS 8 to feature Wi-Fi calling [Update - T-Mobile Confirms, it's coming!]". TmoNews. June 2, 2014. Retrieved June 5, 2014.
  21. ^ "Updated: Vodafone eyes Wi-Fi calling for iPhones on iOS 8". Computerworld. June 3, 2014. Retrieved June 14, 2014.
  22. ^ "All the tiny new tweaks added in iOS 8 beta 3". Cult of Mac. July 7, 2014. Retrieved July 7, 2014.
  23. ^ "Europeans get new roaming options in iOS 8 beta 4". July 22, 2014. Retrieved July 28, 2014.
  24. ^ "Apple Unveils iOS 8, the Biggest Release Since the Launch of the App Store". June 3, 2014.
  25. ^ "Install iOS 8 Beta Without UDID Registration". June 3, 2014.
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