iOS 8 - The mobile platform available on iPhone and iPad, adds a number of features such as in-app photo editing, next-word prediction while typing, and photo syncing via iCloud.
As expected, Apple announced the iOS 8 mobile platform at the WWDC 2014 developer conference. The latest version of the operating system for iPhone and iPad will be officially released in the fall of 2014. iOS 8 is not a big change compared to the iPhone 7 but it adds many interesting features.
Here are some of the most notable features in iOS 8:
Apple added a fitness app called Health. Like other apps of its kind, it can measure the user's calories burned and sleep habits. Health is compatible with third-party software.
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| Along with Health, Apple is also introducing a suite of tools for doctors called HealthKit. For example, doctors can use HealthKit to compare their patients' blood pressure over time. |
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| Double-click the home button to open recently used apps and frequently contacted people. |
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| Apple introduced a new feature for iOS and OS X called Handoff. If you're reading an article on your iPhone and want to switch to your Mac or another device, you'll be able to pick up where you left off. |
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| Apple has really made an effort to make iOS closer to OS X. Another feature is iCloud Drive, which works quite similarly to Google Drive, allowing you to store all your files on any Apple device. |
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| QuickType predicts the next letter as you type. |
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| Spotlight search in iOS 8 is greatly improved: you can see results from the App Store, Wikipedia, directions, movie times, and more. |
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| Apple has built photo editing features into the Photos app. For example, you can adjust the exposure, brightness, contrast, and shadows right in your photos. Apple has also made it easier to find photos in iOS 8, based on location, date, and album. They sync with iCloud. |
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| There are a few new features in the iPhone messaging app. If you don’t want to be disturbed by group chats, tap Do Not Disturb. You can also name the conversation or send a voice message by pressing and holding the microphone button. |
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| Siri virtual assistant has several new capabilities such as identifying the song playing using Shazam technology, purchasing apps and songs on iTunes and supporting 33 more languages. |
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| Family members can share photos, calendars, reminders, and addresses with each other through FamilyShare. Plus, parents can control what their kids buy from iTunes. |
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| Since iOS 8, Apple has opened the door for developers to add keyboard applications (like Swype) or take advantage of Touch ID. This is also something iFan has been waiting for for a long time and now Apple has finally satisfied them. |
According to ICTnews
