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iOS 8

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Developer	Apple Inc.
OS family	Unix-like, iOS
Source model	Closed source with open-source components
Initial release	September  17, 2014 (2014-09-17)
Latest release	8.4.1 / August  13, 2015 (2015-08-13)
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Marketing target	Consumer electronics
Available in	Multilingual
Update method	OTA (Over-the-Air), iTunes
Kernel type	Hybrid kernel
Userland	Darwin
Default user interface	Cocoa Touch
License	Proprietary
Preceded by	iOS 7
Succeeded by	iOS 9
Official website	{{#property:P856}}
Support status
Unsupported

iOS 8 is the eighth major release of the iOS mobile operating system developed by Apple Inc., being the successor to iOS 7. It was announced at the company's Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) on June 2, 2014, and was released on September 17, 2014. iOS 8 introduced several new features and improvements over its predecessor.

Features

iOS 8 brought a variety of new features and enhancements, including:

• **Continuity**: A feature that allows seamless transition between iOS devices and macOS.
• **HealthKit**: A framework for health and fitness apps to communicate with each other.
• **HomeKit**: A framework for communicating with and controlling connected accessories in a user's home.
• **iCloud Drive**: An enhancement to iCloud that allows users to store any type of file and access it from any device.
• **QuickType**: A predictive text technology that suggests words and phrases as the user types.
• **Family Sharing**: A feature that allows up to six family members to share purchases from iTunes, iBooks, and the App Store.
• **Interactive Notifications**: Allows users to respond to notifications without leaving the app they are currently using.
• **Widgets**: Third-party app widgets can be added to the Notification Center.
• **Spotlight Suggestions**: Enhanced search capabilities that provide more contextual information.

System Requirements

iOS 8 is compatible with the following devices:

• iPhone 4S
• iPhone 5
• iPhone 5C
• iPhone 5S
• iPhone 6
• iPhone 6 Plus
• iPod Touch (5th generation)
• iPad 2
• iPad (3rd generation)
• iPad (4th generation)
• iPad Air
• iPad Air 2
• iPad Mini (1st generation)
• iPad Mini 2
• iPad Mini 3

Reception

iOS 8 received generally positive reviews for its new features and improvements. However, it also faced criticism for initial bugs and performance issues, particularly on older devices like the iPhone 4S.

Related Pages

• iOS
• iOS version history
• Apple Inc.
• iPhone
• iPad
• iPod Touch
• macOS
• WatchOS
• tvOS

See Also

• List of iOS devices
• List of iOS applications