Today we’ll talk in detail about the iOS 8 mobile platform, reviews of which are very diverse. This operating system was introduced along with the announcement of the iPhone 6 and 6+.
Alerts
Our conversation about the iOS 8 notification center overview will begin. It now has two tabs - "Notifications" and "Today." The first displays the current date and widgets that are set by the user. The second shows notifications pre-sorted according to applications. As for this innovation in iOS 8, user reviews most often confirm that such a simplification has become useful for the system, because now
the status bar can be used with increased efficiency.
The bottom panel
The iOS 8 update affected primarily the
appearance of this element. Among other things, the switch buttons when turned on have become less transparent. Not everyone likes this change, but it did not cause much criticism.
A new kind of tool
The talk about the iOS 8 widget review will continue. It was in this version of the platform that they were first fully implemented. If we compare this element with a similar solution on
the Android operating system, it should be noted that in our case widgets are not located within the boundaries of the desktop, but in a special status bar, which was already mentioned above. You can call both concepts convenient in their own way. A number of new applications have appeared that support the function of widgets, among them Yahoo Weather deserves special attention.
Multitasking
If you install the iOS 8 update, with a double click on the bottom button, in addition to the list of applications, contacts will also be displayed. We can say that two horizontal menus “Recent” and “Favorites” are implemented. By clicking on a contact, you can call him, make a call using FaceTime or send SMS. This approach is a good alternative for contact shortcuts in the Android OS.
We find
From now on, if you need to find certain information on the Internet, the Spotlight tool will automatically open Safari, where a page of the specified Wikipedia or Google request appears. The developers claim that the innovative system will help to find the desired item in iTunes and the App Store. Whether it will be a local or international function, time will tell. However, music search works fine.
IPhone calls : iOS 8 and its connectivity
The new operating system has support for VoLTE and Wi-Fi Calling. However, their support depends on the chosen mobile operator. Among Russian companies, MegaFon plans to introduce VoLTE technology. Note that Wi-Fi Calling supports iPhone 5s / 5c models, as well as newer ones. Using VoLTE is only possible starting with iPhone 6/6 +. Continuity function has been added, with which you can make and receive voice calls. Among other things, full-size photos have returned.
SMS and iMessage
From now on, when you receive a new message, you can reply directly from the notification line. As for this solution in iOS 8, user reviews indicate that it is incredibly convenient to use, because in addition to this, you can instantly delete an email or mark it as read. Previously, you should go to the message section and open a certain dialogue, now everything is much more convenient. IMessage now has the ability to send voice messages. The function works as follows: the user needs to hold down the record button, and while it is held, the video or voice is saved. Then, the resulting material can be easily sent using the second key, indicated by the up arrow. It should be noted that in iOS 8, problems arise with typing if it is installed on new iPhones with an increased screen size. Probably, the developers decided to mitigate the discomfort caused by the resizing caused by the described function. A new way of communication is also suitable for drivers who do not want to be distracted by a written response while on the road. Saving audio messages activates in the iPhone settings. Apple has implemented the ability to send locations. You can also share coordinates in real time. Regarding the opinions of the owners about this feature of iOS 8, user reviews emphasize that thanks to this innovation, you can easily track the movements of a child or find friends in a large and crowded space. There was a convenient option to select, as well as send pictures. Now a horizontal list appears from the bottom, consisting of thumbnails of previously taken photos. This approach saves time. In addition, in iOS 8 photos can be sent in groups with one click, which is incredibly convenient.
Other innovations
While viewing a contact, you can now see the attachments that the user exchanged with the recipient, and vice versa. To this end, scroll down the page. From now on, the keyboard supports special predictive input, in other words, based on the style of correspondence, recommends the next word for use. There are also problems with this iOS 8 function, since the described feature is not implemented for the Russian language. Maybe this omission will be corrected. There was a possibility of
voice input of the text that it worked, it is necessary to activate Siri. The function works well, it supports commas and periods. In the "Camera" the function "Timer" is added, with which you can select the delayed shooting with one click.
Now available is the ability to manually change the exposure. It is enough to set the pointer to the left of the focus in the desired position. The opportunity is very convenient. There are a number of additional photo editing features. You can rotate the photo to any angle, crop it, adjust the brightness and contrast, or use many filters. Health is a great application for people who play sports and monitor their health. The program learned to build graphs, for example, you can track progress in reducing your own weight and calorie intake.
App collections have been added to the App Store. From now on, you can easily find all the applications or games included in one series. Using iCloud Drive, you can easily access the directories that contain the contents of documents, as well as photos. Safari has added a quick search feature using Google. You can find, for example, a movie or a definition of an unknown word.
A function to display the full version of resources has appeared. Such an approach will help to work with sites that limit the functionality of their mobile versions in one way or another. Safari has added the ability to subscribe to RSS. The browser automatically determines the presence of such tapes.
Family Sharing allows you to share purchases (books, music, applications, games) with members of your family. It is also easy to pay for family purchases with a single credit card. In iTunes, cover search has become more accurate. The Podcasts app has appeared. There are few settings here. The application is simple. There is a rating of podcasts and a search for new ones. Assistant Siri learned to identify user questions on the fly and recognize voice, responding exclusively to him.
From now on, you can easily control the access of any program to the network and notifications, manage its automatic updates, and also disable access to this information. It is enough to lower the settings ribbon down and select a program. If some application, according to the user, consumes too much energy, he can check his assumptions in the settings.