Apple's iOS 8 is finally here. The company has announced the new iOS 8 software for iPads, iPhones and iPod devices at its annual Developer's Conference in San Francisco. iOS 8 will be available as a free download from Wednesday, September 17. The software has plenty of improvements in features over its previous version of iOS 7.
The best element of the new phones is that it is compatible for older models too. The iOS 8 brings us some of the advanced features of Android with Apple's ease of use and reliability. To know more about iOS advanced features, kindly visit our earlier post.
Below in this guide we will also be explaining the differences between iOS 7 and iOS 8. Further, the guidelines for downloading and Installing iOS 8 on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch too are indicated. Incidentally, the new iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 plus are bundled with iOS 8. One can observe a lot of differences in iOS 8 compared to iOS 7 if only he looks closely and more so to specific apps,. Nevertheless, the broad strokes of the mobile OS from Apple are the same in terms of design.
Below in this guide we will also be explaining the differences between iOS 7 and iOS 8. Further, the guidelines for downloading and Installing iOS 8 on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch too are indicated. Incidentally, the new iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 plus are bundled with iOS 8. One can observe a lot of differences in iOS 8 compared to iOS 7 if only he looks closely and more so to specific apps,. Nevertheless, the broad strokes of the mobile OS from Apple are the same in terms of design.
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A sound reason for choosing iOS 8 is that it enables you to use even in your older iPhone. There is thus no need of waiting for the new iPhone 6. Apple has focused on updating the operating system with a number of new features, rather than concentrating on the look and feel of the interface in the manner it did with the launch of iOS 7. This change has come up with the new iOS 8 operating system during the last couple of months.
Steps To Download & Install iOS 8
Here is the guide to download and install iOS 8 update. You can install iOS 8 in your device either directly through Wi-Fi or via connecting it to a PC or Mac, and downloading the update via iTunes.
Method 1:
Method 2:
If you want to install the update via iTunes, please follow the steps below.
Method 1:
- Connect your device to Wi-Fi and make sure it is plugged-in into a power source, so that at the time of installation you will be not worried of low battery.
- Now go to Settings > General > Software Update.
- On this screen, you will see a message telling a newer version is available that is iOS 8. Tap Download and Install.
- Now the device will begin downloading the update. Once the download is finished, you will see a pop-up asking to install the update. Tap on Install button. When the update is installed, your iPhone will restart.
Method 2:
If you want to install the update via iTunes, please follow the steps below.
- Kindly Download and Install itunes.
- In case, if you already have iTunes, update it to the latest version. Once you get the latest version. connect your device to the computer and select your device.
- Now click on the Summary tab and click on Check for Update.
- To download and install iOS 8, click Download and Update.
- Once the update is complete your device will restart.
