Apple releases iOS 8 for iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch

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Apple has released iOS 8, its latest operating system for iPhone and iPad users as it promised. Announced at the WWDC in June this year, iOS 8 is compatible with the iPhone 4s and newer, iPad 2 and newer, all iPad mini models, and the fifth-generation iPod touch. Continue reading “Apple releases iOS 8 for iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch”

5 completely new iOS 8 Developer features that will matter to us end users

iOS 8

To much applause, Apple’s CEO unveiled their latest mobile operating system, iOS 8, at the WWDC event in San Francisco yesterday. It’s easily one of the biggest iOS releases ever, but this time, rather than having a bucket load of new end user features, Apple has instead focused on tons of developer features. Most of these features are usually invisible to the end user, and make an impact only when widely utilized by developers. But there are some iOS 8 developer features that already show potential, in terms of prospective apps and functionality for the us, the end users. So we have picked out 5 completely new ones, which, we think, will matter to us, when iOS 8 lands on our iPhones.

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Apple iOS 8’s Handoff lets you handle calls and SMS on the iPad and Mac

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As a part of the new “continuity” push on all of Apple’s devices and services, the Cupertino company announced a really nifty feature called “Handoff”. In pure cellular technology terms, this word is used to denote the transfer of a signal from one cell to another. Similarly, the iOS devices will be able to “Handoff” information from one form factor to the other, all thanks to intervention of the cloud and advanced local network features. While you can already accomplish some of these things, like synced notes and reminders, Apple has taken it further by not only including third party support, but also support for voice calls and imessages. Yes, you can now take calls and reply to SMSes or iMessages from your iPad running iOS 8 or even your Mac, running OS X Yosemite.

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Apple announces iOS 8, Coming this fall with a new Health app, QuickType keyboard and more

iOS 8

Apple has announced iOS 8, the next major software update for the iPhone and iPad at the WWDC 2014. This would deliver a simpler, faster and more intuitive user experience and it the biggest iOS release ever, says Apple. This also brings new features such as iCloud Photo Library, new Health app, QuickType keyboard, new Messages app and more. Continue reading “Apple announces iOS 8, Coming this fall with a new Health app, QuickType keyboard and more”