Monday 22 September 2014

How to Use iOS 8, Complete Guide

How to use iOS 8, the complete guide

iOS 8 looks to be one of the most feature-packed updates to Apple's mobile platform since the launch of the App Store. Learn how to use it with our comprehensive guides.

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iOS 8 is now available for the iPhoneiPad, and iPod Touch, bringing new functionality and features to the platform.
Custom keyboards, better sharing between apps, widgets, an improved Camera app, and new Messages features are all included in Apple's new mobile software. The list doesn't end there -- below you will find the complete guide to becoming an iOS 8 pro. We even uncover some hidden features not discussed by Apple during the iOS 8 announcement in June.
This post will be updated as new content goes live, so be sure to bookmark and check back often.

Getting started

Prepping
Get your iOS device ready for the update.
Installing
Everything you need to know about getting iOS 8 on your iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch.

What's new

Messages
The new Messages app incorporates many features previously only found on chat apps such as Viber and WhatsApp.
Battery diagnostics
Find out exactly what's hogging your battery life with iOS's new battery-usage features.
Custom keyboards
Not satisfied with the default iOS keyboard? Now you can finally do something about it.
Spotlight
The new spotlight is a lot more robust in iOS 8. Here's how to use it.
Camera tips
iOS 8 brings a few new features to help you perfect your shots, whether you own a new iPhone or not.
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Widgets
Finally, widgets on your iDevice. Here's what you need to know.
Hey, Siri!
Siri now responds to your voice hands-free. As long as your device is charging at the time.
Name that tune
You no longer need to download an app to identify a song you're unfamiliar with. Just use Siri.
Find your iPhone
In a last-ditch effort to get back to you, your iPhone can now send out one final message before it dies.
Location privacy
A new setting lets you restrict an app's access to your location. Here's how it works.
Handoff
The new Handoff features lets you switch between iDevices without losing your work and answer phone calls on your iPad.
Family sharing
With iOS 8 you can share purchases between family members without sharing Apple IDs and passwords.
Health
With iOS 8's new Health app you can monitor your physical activity, enter body measurements, and even create an emergency medical ID.
Safari
Safari gets only a few upgrades in iOS 8, but what's been added is significant.
Mail
Mail gets some much-needed upgrades in iOS 8. From new gestures to thread alerts, we cover the most important new features.
Extensions
From widgets to custom keyboards, extensions allow developers to build apps and services with more harmony than before.
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Interactive notifications
Respond to texts without leaving the lock screen or switching apps.
Fonts
Had trouble finding the font setting in iOS 7? It's much easier to find in iOS 8.
Voice dictation
iOS 8 allows you to complete your message before hitting the 'Done' button.
Share sheets
iOS 8 has improved sharing capabilities, but there are a few things you should know to get the most out of them.
Quicktype
Here's everything you need to know about Apple's new stock keyboard for iOS 8.

Settings to change

Get rid of lock-screen suggestions
A new feature in iOS 8 makes app suggestions from the lock screen. Here's how to quickly turn that off.
Clean up App Switcher
App Switcher includes new options in iOS 8, some of which may not be useful to you. Here's how to clean it up.

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