iOS 8
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 iOS 8 beta running on an iPhone. | |
| Developer | Apple Inc. |
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| OS family | iOS |
| Source model | Closed, with open-source components |
| Latest preview | All models: iOS 8.0 Beta 1 (12A4265u) / June 2, 2014[1] |
| Platforms | iPhone 4S, iPhone 5, iPhone 5s, iPhone 5c, iPod Touch (5th generation), iPad 2, iPad (3rd generation), iPad air (4th generation),iPad Mini (1st generation), iPad Mini (2nd generation) |
| Kernel type | Hybrid (XNU) |
| License | Proprietary EULA except for open-source components |
| Preceded by | iOS 7 |
| Official website | www |
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) on June 2, 2014.[2] A new app named Health, and a 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 auto deleted unless user saves it for future references.[5]
New features
Photos and Camera
Photos section contains more options to edit your pictures. Cropping feature now enables you to move the image right and left clockwise and anti-clockwise, by this you can crop in your desired way. Furthermore you can set your desired brightness and colors for your pictures. Camera app of iOS 8 features a timer, that can be set for 3 and 10 seconds; you just need to set the time and it will capture the picture at 4th second or 10th second instantly.[6]
Time-lapse photography
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Messages
Users can send audio and video messages by holding down the record button. In group conversations, users can remove/add someone to 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
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Keyboards
iOS 8 will allow users to install third-party keyboards[8]. Many developers stated they would utilize this, and port their keyboards to iOS. These include Minuum[9] ,Swype , SwiftKey, Fleksy[10], and more.
Family Sharing
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iCloud Drive
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HealthKit
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Continuity
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Spotlight
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WiFi Calling
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- Wi-Fi calling[11]
Version history: Portable iOS devices
Apple announced iOS 8 on June 2, 2014 at its annual Apple Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) event, with release announced for sometime in the Fall (Northern Hemisphere) or Spring (Southern Hemisphere) 2014. With this release, Apple continues the cycle to drop support for older devices. However instead of dropping two devices, they drop one device to better serve iPhone and iPad users. Specifically, the iPhone 4 was the only device dropped for iOS support this year. Supported devices include the iPhone 4S onwards, iPod Touch (5th generation), the iPad 2 onwards, and the iPad Mini (1st generation) onwards.
Although iOS 8 has only been released in Beta[12] 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.[13] Template:IOS 8
References
- ^ http://www.apple.com/ios/ios8/
- ^ Smith, Dave (May 7, 2014). "Apple iOS 8 Preview: Everything We're Expecting – ReadWrite". Retrieved May 11, 2014.
- ^ Kahn, Jordan (June 2, 2014). "Apple officially introduces iOS 8 "Healthkit" platform & "Health" app". 9to5Mac.
- ^ Keller, Joseph (June 2, 2014). "Siri features hands-free activation, Shazam integration in iOS 8".
- ^ "iOS 8 summary of Apple's Keynote at WWDC". TakeAClick.
- ^ Hammad Rafique (June 4, 2014). "iOS 8 Features' demonstration". TechZend. Retrieved June 5, 2014.
- ^ Rossignol, Joe (June 2, 2014). "iOS 8 improves messaging on iMessage". iDownloadBlog. Retrieved June 5, 2014.
- ^ "Apple Keyboards".
For the first time, iOS 8 opens up the keyboard to developers
- ^ "Minuum Blog".
- ^ "Swiftkey, Swype, and Flesky making iOS8 Keyboards".
- ^ "iOS 8 to feature Wi-Fi calling [Update - T-Mobile Confirms, it's coming!]". TmoNews. June 2, 2014. Retrieved June 5, 2014.
- ^ "Apple Unveils iOS 8, the Biggest Release Since the Launch of the App Store". June 3, 2014.
- ^ "Install iOS 8 Beta Without UDID Registration". June 3, 2014.
External links
- iOS 8 – official site
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