Unleashing The Not-So-Hyped, But Noteworthy Features of iOS 8

Though with the iOS 8, Apple might not have altered the looks as compared to that it put into its software last time, but this latest release delivers staggeringly improved features.

You must have heard all about its grand features including iTouch, better passwords locks, enhanced notification, etc. But there is a lot more that has been not hyped to that extent, however they actually deserve to be covered in the headlines due to their usefulness.

Now, when the iOS 8 update is available for iPad, iPhone and iPod touch, the businesses are hiring suitable iOS app development services either to make their existing applications compatible with iOS 8 or to develop an iOS 8 application to enhance their business values.

It is worth unleashing those not so commonly-heard features of this mobile OS. Let's have a glimpse at them.

1. Seamlessly Update Your Contact List – With the arrival of each new email, a box pops up at the top of the message and allows one to fill in the details that are not saved in your contacts. This box can be either ignored by simply tapping once or the empty fields can be filled and saved with add to contact button. This helps users keep their contact list updated.
2. Support For Third Party Keyboards - This is the long overdue feature offered by Apple. Now, as Apple let plenty of other alternatives to its usual keyboard in, users can use a desirable keyboard and type the way they want. For instance, the SwiftKey is quite impressive and resourceful keyboard that allows users to conveniently enter the text by choosing from options generated simply by swiping the finger through the keys.

3. Share Audio Files Via Messages – Sending audio files to anyone you like through messages further adds superior functionalities to the recently released iOS 8. While creating a new text message, you can observe a new microphone icon located on the keyboard as well as on the right of the text box. Press the button, speak out the message and flick your thumb upwards to send the audio message across. However, if you want to listen it before sharing, don't flick but play the recorded audio, and simply tap on the cross "x" button to delete the file. All its features are so intuitive and easily accessible, making the platform absolutely splendid and great!

1. Calling Via Wi-Fi – Now with the iOS 8, Apple users can make audio and video FaceTime calls over Wi-Fi networks. This feature is beneficial for them who are experiencing poor mobile signal, but have access to Wi-Fi networks. This feature is not available universally, as it depends on the carriers.
2. Apple Application To Share Tips With The Users – Apple offers its users with regular and frequents tips through an application. Novice users can use these tips to learn the basic features and their functionalities. Moreover, the application also includes tips to demonstrate how to configure Family Sharing feature. This application is quite addictive, it's hard resist looking for the latest tips.

If you are interested and would like to integrate any of the above mentioned features in your application, you can hire iOS app developers and develop a desirable iOS application. Doing so, you can reach a huge audience base of iOS users and generate greater returns with this lucrative platform.

These are the amazing features that have not been covered in top headlines yet, however, they are amazingly superb and quite satisfying.

Lucie Kruger is an eminent Senior Content Editor and IT consultant for Mobiers Ltd. a leading Mobile App Development Company.