Jason Cipriani/CNET It seems a major iOS release just wouldn’t be complete without improvements to the Camera app. In iOS 8, users will be able to take advantage of four new features (not including the features exclusive to the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus ). 30 tips every new iOS 8 user should know …
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Josh Miller/CNET There’s no shortage of third-party mail apps in the iOS App Store, making the default Mail app look a bit dated in the features department. As is the case with every revision of iOS released since its inception, Apple has included improvements to the Mail app, hoping to improve the user experience. iOS 8 is no different, with …
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Jason Cipriani/CNET One of the creepiest parts of iOS 8 is its app suggestion feature. This new feature uses your current location to determine if there’s a nearby venue or business who has an iOS app in the App Store. If it determines an app is likely relevant based on your current location, it will discreetly recommend the app to …
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An interactive notification for the Messages app on iOS 8. Josh Miller/CNET iOS 8’s new quick reply feature brings the ability for users to reply to a message, be it SMS or iMessage, from the lock screen or without leaving the current app he or she is using. 30 tips every new iOS 8 user should know +28 more See …
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Recent and Favorite contacts now sit atop the app switcher screen in iOS 8. Josh Miller/CNET Prior to iOS 8, when you double-clicked your home button you would only see an array of app thumbnails, allowing you to quickly switch between apps. With iOS 8, avatars of your recent and favorite contacts will now show up as well. 30 tips …
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Josh Miller/CNET Navigating around the web on a mobile device is how most of us view the websites throughout the day. As such, Safari is a crucial app on iOS, and one that needs to keep evolving with each update. With iOS 8, Apple has added some key features across it’s iOS lineup, as well as specific to the iPhone …
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Jason Cipriani/CNET I hate to use the word “finally” when covering new features across any platform, but there are times when it just fits. Case in point: Apple has finally added the ability for iOS users to view battery usage by app in iOS 8. That means you’re able to quickly identify which apps are irresponsibly sucking down your battery, …
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Now playing: Watch this: iOS 8 gives Find My iPhone a boost 1:02 When an iDevice is lost or stolen, it’s a race against time to find it before the battery dies. Once the battery dies, you’re unable to connect to the device through Apple’s Find My iPhone app to track it down. In iOS 8, however, a new feature …
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The iPhone 6 next to its larger Plus sibling. Josh Miller/CNET iCloud Drive is an integral part of the latest operating systems, iOS 8 and OS X Yosemite, from Apple. The new service from Apple allows you to browse, edit, and share files from the “cloud” similar to what’s currently possible with the likes of Dropbox and Google Drive. For …
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Jason Cipriani/CNET Die-hard Android fans are crazy about customizing their devices. From completely overhauling the entire look and feel of the operating system with a theme app, to installing custom ROMs, Android users take pride in a feature iOS users lack. Most of the time, however, a third-party app is required to change app icons. Some apps provide a healthy …
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