[fb-exchange] Re: iOS 8: Everything you need to know - Features, release date, compatibility
- From: Eleanor Burke <eleanorburke@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
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- Date: Wed, 17 Sep 2014 18:05:37 +0100
here waiting in London for update but as yet nothing!
> On 17 Sep 2014, at 18:00, "Dominique Farrell" <hollyandopal@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
> Apple's iOS 8 will be available to download in the UK from around 6pm today
> (September 17), ahead of the launch of the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus on
> Friday.
> The software has been in the hands of developers since June, so we're already
> familiar with many of its features. Here's what you need to know about the
> forthcoming update.
>
>
> Camera
>
> The iPhone camera in iOS 8 will benefit from a new Time Lapse feature, adding
> to the existing panoramic and HDR functionality. Although the specifics are
> unknown, reports say time lapse photos will end up in their own specific
> photo album. So if you've ever wanted to capture a flower going from seed to
> flower, you may be in luck. In addition, Apple is letting developers have
> greater access to the camera hardware, which could mean improved
> functionality in other forms.
>
>
> Photos app
>
> Editing photos can be done with the new Photos app from Apple. The idea is to
> make it easy to improve your snaps with very little effort and expertise.
> Apple is also choosing to store all photos in the cloud, not locally on your
> device. You get 5GB of storage free. Larger storage options will start from
> US$1 a month.
>
> Health and Healthkit
>
> Healthkit is an API developers can use to keep track of any personal health
> history you have. The API will also make it possible for medical databases to
> communicate with your iPhone so, for instance, you can get a notification
> your blood test results have arrived.
>
> This will tie in with the new Health app, which gives users an easy‑to‑read
> dashboard of their health and fitness data.
>
>
> Handoff
>
> This is useful if you regularly jump between an iPad, iPhone and Mac. Jump
> from one device to another and Handoff will remember what you were doing,
> letting you continue writing that email. All you have to do is press a small
> icon in the bottom corner of an iOS device and you can resume the task.
>
> iPhone to Mac messaging
>
> Ever wanted to send a text message to your Mac? In iOS 8 you will have the
> option, even if the phone you use is a non-iOS device.
>
> Airdrop
>
> Not a button that has a platoon of Apple employees parachuting down to your
> home. Airdrop allows you to drop a file into a certain folder and it will
> appear on all your iOS devices connected to a WiFi network.
>
> Email
>
> Deleting an email flag you have set can be done by swiping to the left, while
> a harder swipe can delete a message.
>
>
> Notifications
>
> Notifications now allow you to take action without leaving the current app
> you are using. Instead, you will be able to reply to, say, a text message
> directly from the notification. It even works under the lock screen.
>
> Mac phone calls
>
> In addition to sending text messages to a desktop computer, iOS 8 will allow
> you to use your iPhone to relay calls to a Mac. Your Mac automatically acts
> as a microphone and speaker while your iPhone provides the caller ID.
>
>
> Spotlight
>
> Spotlight is Apple's notification centre you can access from swiping
> downwards from the top of the screen. In iOS 8 you will see suggestions for
> apps and notifications you are currently missing out on. For instance, nearby
> places, latest news headlines and cinema opening times.
>
> Extensions
>
> Another developer-focused addition that could benefit everyone significantly.
> Apple has allowed extensions, which basically means developers can use the
> functionality or services of other apps. One demonstration of this involved
> an iPhone using Bing to translate text within the iOS browser.
>
> iMessages
>
> The latest iOS version will let you mute a conversation, in case you are
> getting bored of your present company. In addition, iOS 8 lets you share
> where you are with who you are conversing with, making it easier to find
> where your friends are. SnapChat-esque functionality lets you add a timer to
> a message so they disappear into the ether after a certain time.
>
> WiFi phone calls
>
> It looks as if iOS 8 opens the door to making calls over WiFi, like you can
> with Facetime. This would save you using up minutes. It could, however,
> depend on the networks whether it's implemented or not.
>
> Braille keyboard
>
> Apparently iOS 8 will have a Braille keyboard that works with a "direct six
> dot input". If true, this could make life a lot easier for blind iOS users.
>
>
> Smarter keyboard
>
> Keyboards that learn your writing style are nothing new. But a keyboard that
> learns how you write to different people is. Always more formal with your
> boss? The Apple keyboard will adjust the predictive words you can choose from
> accordingly. It even learns the nature of a message so it can learn the
> language you use when arranging a dinner date.
>
> Siri
>
> Siri is somewhat limited in its use because you need to activate it using
> your hand. In iOS 8 Siri is always listening so you can activate it by saying
> "Hey Siri" instead of pressing the home button. A useful feature if you spend
> a lot of time driving.
>
> Metal 3D engine
>
> Apple's iOS 8 adds a new 3D graphics engine that is meant to be far superior
> to the last. It's supposedly ten times time better, in fact, although how
> this translates to real-world performance is unknown. All you need to know is
> games could have the potential to look even better.
>
>
> Touch ID for apps
>
> Touch ID lets you access your iPhone using your finger but little else. In
> iOS 8 it will give you the chance to unlock apps in the same manner, whether
> that's accessing Facebook or using a banking app.
>
> iCloud Drive
>
> iCloud Drive, an extension of Apple's cloud storage platform, enables users
> to work on any type of document on the device of their choosing (providing
> its an iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Mac or PC).
>
> So, editing your presentations, spreadsheets, PDFs, or images on one device
> will see the changes automatically appear across the board.
>
> Apple Pay
>
> Mobile wallet service Apple Pay is among the centrepieces of iOS, but this
> technology will be limited to the forthcoming iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus.
>
> Making use of the new handsets' NFC capabilities, the service enables users
> to carry out one-touch payments on the high street. It will be available in
> the US at launch, but reports suggest that it will not be coming to the UK
> until next year.
>
> Release date?
>
> UK users will be able to download iOS 8 from 6pm on Wednesday, September 17
> for the iPhone 4S, 5, 5S, 5C, iPod Touch fifth generation, iPad 2, iPad with
> Retina Display, iPad Air, iPad Mini and iPad Mini with Retina Display.
>
>
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