17 September Apple will release the final version of the new operating system iOS 8, which is designed for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch, the head of the company's worldwide marketing Phil Schiller during the official presentation in the Californian city of Cupertino.
Waiting for iOS 8 debut feels almost more than the announcement of iPhone 6. Still - because in the new system, Apple has implemented dozens of long-awaited features, including interactive notification extensions, widgets, Notification Center, service "Photo Gallery iCloud", new keyboard app health.
Story about iOS 8, Apple began with a function of interactive notifications. The user can respond to incoming messages with a single click on the banner. This works on the desktop, in the Notification Center, on the lock screen. In the multitasking panel appeared last dialed contacts from the address book. One click, you can make a phone call, FaceTime or write a message.
App "Photo" function "Photo Archive iCloud" open access to all the photos and videos anytime and anywhere. Photos can be easily found and they are equally ordered on all devices. "Photo" can automatically align the horizon, and using intelligent editing tools, you can quickly adjust the brightness and color, or turn on the individual tools for fine-tuning. With "photo archives iCloud" all edits and effects are automatically updated on all devices.
In iOS 8 introduced a new improved keyboard. It offers a feature predictive QuickType, as well as a special panel for quick entry of characters. "Smart" keyboard, unfortunately, does not support the Russian language. Instead, the system adds support for third-party keyboards. Until now, this was one of the advantages of Android.
In iOS updated 8 corporate messenger iMessage. Reports can now share your location. In text messages iOS you can now just insert audio - recording just need to bring the iPhone to the head, everything turns on automatically.
There was an application "Health", which allows you to store a visual form all the information about the health of the owner and his athletic achievements. The application is integrated with third-party medical gadgets and allows you to monitor pulse, blood pressure, statistics, training, and other parameters. Health data, the user can send to your doctor.
In iOS 8 is now a special mode "Family Access" for the exchange of shopping, photos, and calendars with your family. Family members can view and download purchase from iTunes, iBooks and the App Store, made friends. Function can be used for up to 6 players - each with their own Apple ID. Parents can create Apple ID for the children with a "Ask before you buy" to obtain authorization for any acquisition. "Family Access" automatically connects all members of the family, creating a total family photostream, shared calendar and the ability to locate family members and their devices.
Support for the new service iCloud Drive allow secure storage, access and edit documents of any type from all devices. When you make edits on the same device the latest version of the documents becoming available on all devices with iOS, Mac, and Windows.
Apple has updated the App Store App Store. The program improved navigation in the preview, users can watch not only screenshots, but also video. Now the application of the catalog can be purchased packages. In addition, Apple has introduced TestFlight - a special service for the submission of the beta versions of software users.
Apple also expanded the possibilities fingerprint Touch ID. Now developers can use the sensor to authenticate and identify users. For the first time in iOS 8 adds support for widgets.Developers got an API to create interactive elements for Notification Center.
Another innovation iOS 8 - HomeKit. It is a platform of "smart house" of which there were many rumors. It allows you to manage "smart" locks, lights, air conditioning and so on.Supported voice assistant Siri.
C September 17 iOS 8 will be available for download on the iPhone 5 / 5s / 5c, iPhone 4s, iPad 2, iPad 3, iPad 4, iPad mini, and iPod touch 5G. IPhone 4 system, unfortunately, will not start .