iOS 8

iOS 8
Version of iOS
IOS 8 logo.png
IOS 8 screenshot.png
iOS 8.0 running on an iPhone 6
Version8.x
CodenameOkemo (8.0 - 8.0.2)
OkemoTaos (8.1)
OkemoZurs (8.2)
Stowe (8.3)
Copper (8.4)
ArchitectureARM32, ARM64
Latest build12H321 (8.4.1)
Release date2014-09-17
Replaces
iOS 7
Replaced by
iOS 9

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.
  • 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.

App Switcher[edit | edit source]

The App Switcher will now display contacts above the app cards. Tapping on one will provide messaging and calling links.

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 the iPhone 6 series 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. The app 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.

Weather[edit | edit source]

Weather app data is now provided by The Weather Channel, rather than Yahoo.

Siri[edit | edit source]

Shazam integration has been added to Siri. Recognized songs will be listed in the iTunes Store app.

Phone[edit | edit source]

Wi-Fi calling is now available for phone calls.

Tips[edit | edit source]

The Tips app has been added, which displays information about iOS features on a weekly basis.

List of known builds[edit | edit source]

iOS 8.0[edit | edit source]

Confirmed build March 2014 build (Internal)
Confirmed build April 2014 build (Internal)
Confirmed build April 2014 iPhone 6 build
Confirmed build 12A22121a (NonUI)
Leaked build 12A4265u (Beta 1)
Leaked build 12A4297e (Beta 2)
Confirmed build 12A310 (NonUI)
Leaked build 12A4318c (Beta 3)
Leaked build 12A4331d (Beta 4)
Confirmed build 12A93311h (NonUI)
Confirmed build 12A23410x (NonUI)
Leaked build 12A4345d (Beta 5)
Leaked build 12A365 (GM/RTM)
Leaked build 12A93650j (NonUI)
Leaked build 12A93650o (NonUI)
Confirmed build 12A93650z (NonUI)
Leaked build 12A93651a (NonUI)
Confirmed build 12A93651b (NonUI)
Leaked build 12A366 (RTM for iPhone 6 series)

iOS 8.0.1[edit | edit source]

Leaked build 12A402

iOS 8.0.2[edit | edit source]

Leaked build 12A405

iOS 8.1[edit | edit source]

Confirmed build 12B331 (NonUI)
Confirmed build 12B33610i (NonUI)
Leaked build 12B396 (Beta 1)
Leaked build 12B401 (Beta 2)
Leaked build 12B407 (Beta 3)
Leaked build 12B408 (Beta 4)
Leaked build 12B410 (Beta 5/GM/RTM)
Leaked build 12B411 (RTM for iPhones and iPod touches)

iOS 8.1.1[edit | edit source]

Leaked build 12B432 (Beta 1)
Leaked build 12B435 (GM/RTM)
Leaked build 12B436 (RTM for Late 2014 product lineups)

iOS 8.1.2[edit | edit source]

Leaked build 12B440

iOS 8.1.3[edit | edit source]

Leaked build 12B466

iOS 8.2[edit | edit source]

Leaked build 12D5436c (Beta 1)
Leaked build 12D5445d (Beta 2)
Leaked build 12D5452a (Beta 3)
Leaked build 12D5461b (Beta 4)
Leaked build 12D5480a (Beta 5)
Leaked build 12D506 (GM)
Leaked build 12D508 (RTM)

iOS 8.2.1[edit | edit source]

Leaked build 12D632

iOS 8.3[edit | edit source]

12E[edit | edit source]

Leaked build 12E21251a (NonUI)
Confirmed build 12E61520g (NonUI)

12F[edit | edit source]

Leaked build 12F5027b (Beta 1)
Leaked build 12F5037c (Beta 2)
Leaked build 12F5047f (Beta 3)
Leaked build 12F61 (Beta 4/GM)
Confirmed build 12F69 (NonUI)
Leaked build 12F69 (RTM for iPads)
Leaked build 12F70 (RTM for iPhones)

12H[edit | edit source]

Confirmed build 12H1150f (NonUI)

iOS 8.4[edit | edit source]

Confirmed build 12H60160o (NonUI)
Confirmed build 12H33 (NonUI)
Leaked build 12H4074d (Beta 1)
Leaked build 12H4086d (Beta 2)
Leaked build 12H4098c (Beta 3)
Leaked build 12H4125a (Beta 4)
Leaked build 12H141 (GM)
Leaked build 12H143 (RTM)

iOS 8.4.1[edit | edit source]

Leaked build 12H304 (Beta 1)
Leaked build 12H318 (Beta 2/GM)
Leaked build 12H321 (RTM)

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ Crook, Jordan. WWDC 2014: Apple Introduces iOS 8, TechCrunch. 2 June 2014.
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