The Next-gen Operating System, iOS 8 Arriving Next Week

Along with iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus, the next-generation operating system of Apple, iOS 8 is also going on sale soon. Notably, the tech giant has now announced that this OS will be procurable to download from the 17th of September. In particular, the firm has confirmed that it will be rolling out as a free download for Apple products.

As for compatibility, the software would be congruent for every iPhone from the 4s, iPod Touch 5th generation, iPad starting with the iPad 2: iPad with Retina Display, iPad Air, iPad Mini and Mini with Retina Display.

Hither, discussing about the features of this operating system that is peerlessly advanced and fitted with improved technology. Articulately, the most captivating addition, a new digital payment mechanism Apple Pay that allows the users to make remittances via NFC (near-field communication). The developers have designed this system with Touch ID and a Secure Element chip to keep that precious information under lock.

By taking a glance on prior tidings, we will find that all the peculiarity are as same, which had unveiled at WWDC in June. Apparently, it is decked with revamped mail app, Spotlight search and interactive notifications. Although, the integration of third-party keyboard, Swiftkey have not been mentioned at the inauguration ceremony, because it is still under beta testing.

Manifestly, this Quick Type keyboard has enjoyed huge popularity on Android-based devices due to its swipe gestures which capacitates the user to glide a finger across the screen from one letter to another. Its quiet zestful to know that it can auto-populate the words by learning typing style as well as by predicting what you're going to write.

The shining specialty in the OS is, brand's new HealthKit application that tracks, record and analyzes the fitness level of user like sleeping pattern and a tiny movement, what we have also seen in Apple watch. As per the firm, the company has been working on a software that can do better for both doctors and patients. Apart from including exercise apps, this kit is also working with health care providers to deliver up-to-date info of a patient.