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iOS 8
iOS 8 beta running on an iPhone.
DeveloperApple Inc.
OS familyiOS
Source modelClosed, with open-source components
Released to
manufacturing		Fall 2014
Latest previewAll models: iOS 8.0 Beta 1 (12A4265u) / June 2, 2014; 10 years ago (2014-06-02)[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) 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.

New features

Photos and Camera

The Photos app contains more options to edit your pictures. Cropping now enables you to turn the image clockwise and anti-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.

Messages

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.[6]

Design

iOS 8 has the same design as iOS 7 or iOS 7.1, however, there are a few minor changes such as added transparency and faster animation effects. The multitasking screen now shows a list of recently called and favourited contacts.

Keyboards

iOS 8 will allow users to install third-party keyboards.[7] Many developers stated they would utilize this, and port their keyboards to iOS. These include Minuum,[8] Swype , SwiftKey, Fleksy,[9] and more.

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 setup photo streams for all family members. The calendar can also sync between all members.[10]

iCloud Drive

iCloud Drive is the cloud service of an iOS device. This feature allows users to save photos, videos, documents (Keynote, Pages, and Numbers), and music, and other apps data on iCloud. Users can start their work on one device and continue on another device.[11] By default, users will get five GB of space for free, but the space will be expandable via subscription.

HealthKit

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.[12]

Continuity

Continuity allows users to share e-mails and websites over Wi-Fi. This feature also allows users to reply to text messages and answer phone calls from their iPhone on their Mac or iPad. 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 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.[13][14][15]

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.[16] According to Computerworld, Vodafone might also provide this service for its customers in Australia.[17]

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 Q3-Q4 2014. With this release, Apple continues the cycle to drop support for older devices. However, unlike past releases, which 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.

Although iOS 8 has only been released in Beta[18] 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.[19] Template:IOS 8

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. ^ Hammad Rafique (June 4, 2014). "iOS 8 Features' demonstration". TechZend. Retrieved June 5, 2014.
  6. ^ Rossignol, Joe (June 2, 2014). "iOS 8 improves messaging on iMessage". iDownloadBlog. Retrieved June 5, 2014.
  7. ^ "Apple Keyboards". For the first time, iOS 8 opens up the keyboard to developers
  8. ^ "Minuum Blog".
  9. ^ "Swiftkey, Swype, and Flesky making iOS8 Keyboards".
  10. ^ "Apple - iOS 8 - Family Sharing". Apple Inc. June 2, 2014. Retrieved June 15, 2014.
  11. ^ "Apple - iOS 8 - iCloud Drive". Apple Inc. June 2, 2014. Retrieved June 15, 2014.
  12. ^ "Apple - iOS 8 - Health". Apple Inc. June 2, 2014. Retrieved June 16, 2014.
  13. ^ Esposito, Dom (June 2, 2014). "Hands-on with Spotlight Suggestions in iOS 8 (Video)". 9to5Mac.
  14. ^ Smith, Chris (June 3, 2014). "Here's one major new Yosemite and iOS 8 feature that got overlooked". Boy Genius Report.
  15. ^ "Spotlight. Brighter than ever". Apple Inc.
  16. ^ "iOS 8 to feature Wi-Fi calling [Update - T-Mobile Confirms, it's coming!]". TmoNews. June 2, 2014. Retrieved June 5, 2014.
  17. ^ "Updated: Vodafone eyes Wi-Fi calling for iPhones on iOS 8". Computerworld. June 3, 2014. Retrieved June 14, 2014.
  18. ^ "Apple Unveils iOS 8, the Biggest Release Since the Launch of the App Store". June 3, 2014.
  19. ^ "Install iOS 8 Beta Without UDID Registration". June 3, 2014.


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