IOS 8
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| File:IOS 8 Homescreen.png iOS 8 home screen | |
| Developer | Apple Inc. |
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| OS family | Unix-like, iOS |
| Source model | Closed source with open-source components |
| Initial release | September 17, 2014 |
| Latest release | 8.4.1 / August 13, 2015 |
| Repository |
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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 | {{ |
| 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[edit | edit source]
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[edit | edit source]
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[edit | edit source]
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.
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