Apple’s
latest gift to mankind-iOS 8 is here, up and running. Here’s our first impression
on its top features.
The newest operating system for iPhone, iPad
and iPod Touch is finally here. You too can get the update directly onto your
iOS device using Wi-Fi or via iTunes. Just remember to backup all your data on
iCloud or iTunes before updating.
Check out
its features:
Camera
The Camera
app gets a new ‘Time Lapse’ video mode that can create time-lapse videos by
connecting photos taken at time intervals. A self-timer feature has also been
introduced to the Camera.
Continuity
iOS and Mac OS X working as one. Improved
integration between Apple devices is a major focus point of iOS 8. Features in
continuity include Airdrop, Handoff, Text message integration, Call
integration. Regrettably, you will have to wait until Yosemite is released in
October, unless you have signed up for the public beta program.
Health app
It's an
umbrella app that will aggregate data from third-party health and fitness apps.
It will also sync with the Apple iWatch. As Apple iWatch will have sensors to
monitor your activity and vital signs. This is surely an interesting biggie!
Family
Sharing
A feature
for sharing location data, photos, movies, music and apps in a family group (up
to 6 people) using the same credit card looks good on the first impression.
Widgets
Finally!
Those who
envy Android users know what widgets really are.
By Neha
Kulkarni
nehacoolkarni@gmail.com
And that’s
not all. There are some other great features too, which we’ll be covering
pretty soon. This is just a peek into the surprises stored in iOS 8.
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