Along with the major iOS 8 features that Apple outlined both during its WWDC keynote and on its iOS 8 Overview page, iOS 8 includes dozens, if not hundreds, of little tweaks and operating system changes.
For example, iOS 8 displays battery usage by app, a handy feature that will let users monitor the battery drain of specific apps, shutting down those that are drawing too much power.
iPads gain the ability to take Panoramic photos like the iPhone, while the Camera app gets an instant burst mode, a timer mode, and separate controls for focus and exposure. iBooks supports an auto night mode and the ability to organize books by series, while notifications include travel time.
A mysterious Tips app, which was first depicted in an early screenshot of iOS 8, is also mentioned, though it is unclear what this app will do. It is possible Tips will provide iOS users with information on lesser known iOS features, serving as a tutorial app for those who want to learn the ins and outs of their devices.
Other mentioned features offering unknown functions include Place cards in other apps and Speak Screen.
Finally, there are also several accessibility improvements coming, including an Alex voice, Braille keyboard, improved zoom, and multi-device support for MFi hearing aids. Guided Access, which limits an iPad or iPhone to opening a single app, will gain time limits, a countdown timer, and Touch ID integration.
These are only a small selection of the new features that have been added to iOS 8, and we will add to this section as additional functions are discovered both following this release and the iOS 8 beta updates to come.
For example, iOS 8 displays battery usage by app, a handy feature that will let users monitor the battery drain of specific apps, shutting down those that are drawing too much power.
iPads gain the ability to take Panoramic photos like the iPhone, while the Camera app gets an instant burst mode, a timer mode, and separate controls for focus and exposure. iBooks supports an auto night mode and the ability to organize books by series, while notifications include travel time.
A mysterious Tips app, which was first depicted in an early screenshot of iOS 8, is also mentioned, though it is unclear what this app will do. It is possible Tips will provide iOS users with information on lesser known iOS features, serving as a tutorial app for those who want to learn the ins and outs of their devices.
Other mentioned features offering unknown functions include Place cards in other apps and Speak Screen.
Finally, there are also several accessibility improvements coming, including an Alex voice, Braille keyboard, improved zoom, and multi-device support for MFi hearing aids. Guided Access, which limits an iPad or iPhone to opening a single app, will gain time limits, a countdown timer, and Touch ID integration.
These are only a small selection of the new features that have been added to iOS 8, and we will add to this section as additional functions are discovered both following this release and the iOS 8 beta updates to come.
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