Apple to Release iOS 8 for iPhone, iPad, iPod touch Sept 17

Apple's iOS 8 for the iPhone, iPad and iPod touch will be available on September 17, two days ahead of the brand new iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus ship date. iOS 8 includes several new features such as HealthKit and HomeKit.

iOS 8 for the iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch available as free download Sept 17iOS 8 for the iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch available as free download Sept 17

iOS 8 will include support for iCloud Drive file storage and syncing, voice memos in Messages, a learning keyboard called QuickType that offers context-appropriate word suggestions, the ability to add widgets to Notification Center, extensibility that lets apps share data and features, and more.

iOS 8 will be a free download for the iPhone 4S and newer, fifth generation iPod touch, and the iPad 2 and newer.

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