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iOS 8
| Version of iOS | |
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 iOS 8.0 running on an iPhone 6 | |
| Version | 8.x |
|---|---|
| Codename | Okemo (8.0 - 8.0.2) OkemoTaos (8.1) OkemoZurs (8.2) Stowe (8.3) Copper (8.4) |
| Architecture | ARM32, ARM64 |
| Latest build | 12H321 (8.4.1) |
| Release date | 2014-09-17 |
iOS 8 (codenamed Okemo) is the eighth version of iOS that was released on 17 September 2014. It was first announced at the WWDC keynote on 2 June 2014.[1]
New features and changes[edit | edit source]
Continuity[edit | edit source]
Continuity has been added, which allows for cross-device communication features. Two of which include:
- Handoff, which lets users start a task on one device and continue on another.
- Phone call functionality for the iPad and Mac.
Notifications[edit | edit source]
- Notifications can now be interacted with by swiping down on it.
- The Today view in Notification Center can now be customized with Widgets.
- The "Missed" view in Notification Center has been removed.
Keyboard[edit | edit source]
- QuickType has been added, which displays word predictions above the keyboard.
- Third-party keyboards can now be applied.
Family Sharing[edit | edit source]
Family Sharing has been added, which allows for purchases to be shared across different Apple IDs.
Camera and Photos[edit | edit source]
- The Time-Lapse video mode has been added to more devices.
- Panoramic photos can now be taken on the iPad.
- Self-timers can now be set in the Camera app.
- Advanced editing features have been added to the Photos app.
- iCloud Photo Library has been added to the Photos app, which allows for photo synchronization between different devices.
- Search in the Photos app has been enhanced.
Messages[edit | edit source]
- Do Not Disturb has been added for group conversations.
- Voice messages can now be sent.
Music[edit | edit source]
- The Music app in iOS 8.4 includes the new Apple Music streaming service.
- With the launch of Apple Music, the iTunes Radio service would be removed.
Passbook[edit | edit source]
The Passbook app now includes the Apple Pay services, which was added to iPhone 6 models in iOS 8.1.
Notes[edit | edit source]
The Notes app received rich text editing support, which includes images support and the ability to bold, italicize, and underline text.
iCloud Drive[edit | edit source]
The iCloud Drive app has been added, which lets user browse their files stored in iCloud. It can be enabled in the Settings app.
Safari[edit | edit source]
- The Password Sharing feature has been added.
- Safari now supports the WebGL graphics API.
App Store[edit | edit source]
- The "Explore" tab has been added for providing improved app discovery.
- The "Search" tab will now display trending searches.
- App pages now support videos.
Apple Watch[edit | edit source]
iOS 8.2 would add support for the Apple Watch.
Health[edit | edit source]
The Health app has been added, which can be used for tracking fitness and body data from third-party apps.
Tips[edit | edit source]
The Tips app has been added, which displays information about iOS features on a weekly basis.
Miscellaneous[edit | edit source]
- Shazam integration has been added to Siri. Recognized songs will be listed in the iTunes Store app.
- The App Switcher will now display contacts above the app cards. Tapping on one will provide messaging and calling links.
- Weather app data is now provided by The Weather Channel, rather than Yahoo.
- Wi-Fi calling is now available for phone calls.
List of known builds[edit | edit source]
Available build Confirmed build Unconfirmed build Fake build iOS 8.0[edit | edit source]
iOS 8.0.1[edit | edit source]
iOS 8.0.2[edit | edit source]
iOS 8.1[edit | edit source]
iOS 8.1.1[edit | edit source]
iOS 8.1.2[edit | edit source]
iOS 8.1.3[edit | edit source]
iOS 8.2[edit | edit source]
iOS 8.2.1[edit | edit source]
iOS 8.3[edit | edit source]
iOS 8.4[edit | edit source]
iOS 8.4.1[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Crook, Jordan. WWDC 2014: Apple Introduces iOS 8, TechCrunch. 2 June 2014.
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