Apple has officially released the iOS 8, the latest version of the operating system for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch. According to Apple, iOS 8 is the biggest iOS release ever and it's packed with new features including Messages and Photos features, QuickType keyboard, a new Health app, Family Sharing, iCloud Drive and more.


If you're downloading the new update, make sure that you have a stable internet connection
because the update is almost 1GB in size and will require at least 5.7 GB of your storage. To download the update, go to Settings -> General -> Software update.

The iOS 8 is compatible with iPhone 4s, iPhone 5, iPhone 5s, iPhone 5s, iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, iPad 2, iPad 3rd generation, iPad 4th generation, iPad Air, iPad mini, iPad mini with Retna Display, iPod touch 5th generation.

What's New in iOS 8

1. New Photos App 

  • Search your photo library
  • Get smart suggestions
  • Smart composition tools
  • Smart adjustments
  • Photo filters and editing tools
  • New camera mode: Time-lapse videos

2. Messages

  • Add your voice to the conversation
  • Send a video quickly and easily
  • Take charge of group messages
  • Share your location in the middle of the conversation
  • Tap to see every attachment from a conversation
  • Send multiple photos and videos at once

3. Interactive notifications let you stay focused while you stay in touch

4. A shortcut to your favorite contacts

5. Mail recognizes a reservation, flight confirmation, or phone number in an email.

6. The Tab view in Safari on iPhone noew appears on your iPad.

7. The keyboard is iOS smartest keyboard ever 
  • Tap to hcoose the perfect suggestion for you next word
  • Third party keyboards will be available
8.  Family Sharing 
  • Up to 6 people in your family can share purchases from iTunes, iBooks and the App store without sharing accounts.
  • The whole family can contribute to the family photo album
  • Shared family calendar
  • It lets you share your location with family members

9. iCloud Drive 

10. Health App
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