The rumored release dates for iOS 8 and iPhone 6 are closing now and we’re leaping ahead with possible features, designs and spec leaks. As a matter of fact, previous year 2013, was the year for iOS 7. Apple didn’t really pull off a great stunt with their iPhone 5S and 5C the same they did it to their iOS update. People might think iOS 7 looks like a child’s choice, but apparently, it’s not. Millions of people around the globe love the simplicity and ease of usage behind iOS 7 and it’s the biggest change Apple made it to its software section. This year, the situation is pretty different. The spotlight is on iPhone 6 this time and people want to see Apple pulling off great features in coherence with a nice iOS update. As we’re speaking of, we’re already seeing the updates from Apple with its iOS 8 beta but still we’re not sure whether it’s truly from Apple or not.
Healthbook ios8 concept
But, the leaks are suggesting that they’re pretty true as the new iOS 8 is glazing through iPhone 5S. We’re providing some of the sketches of iOS 8 beta and adding new possibilities and leaked features till date. One major focus point for Apple’s new generation software update is its Health App. The company is finally focusing on Health and they’re finding ways to integrate it with the wearables. According to the confirmed leaks, the fitness related “Healthbook” app will revolutionize the world. But, be sure, Apple won’t bring too many design updates to its iOS 8.
Expected Features of iOS 8:
Healthbook App
Since health is the main focus point of iOS 8, Apple is trying everything to pull iOS 8 to success. There is plenty of health and fitness related apps in the Store and in the same fitness business but it would be great to see Apple integrating the Health app into their iOS as it’s pretty important to us as well. A Chinese site Weibo has leaked an image of the inside of Healthbook app which you can see right below. Few other sources also confirmed the leak as well. According to the leaks, the healthbook app will be able the detect the sleep quality and track physical movement in co-relation with Apple’s M7 motion co-processor included in iPhone 5S and it’s also said to be included in iWatch as well.
Apple Maps & SIRI
Along with new features, Apple will add update its existing services and native apps as well. Apple struggled with their Maps app in the early stages but they’re keeping their promise to add new features while keeping their app bug-free. It’s rumored that iOS 8 might include the Maps app with Points of Interest and Transit Directions. Apple will also bring some new updates to its voice-assistant SIRI with a more expanded integration system with its upcoming iWatch.
Secured Mobile Payments
A part of big addition to iOS 8 is its new mobile payment services. It’s certain that Apple is trying to develop this service that can enable the users make secured payments for purchasing physical items & services. This feature will be enabled through secured Touch ID fingerprint scanner.
This is all we’ve got on our radar for iOS 8. Keep tuned for more leaks and info.
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Fun reading about this, going to be interesting to see how heathbook will actually work!
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It’s also rumored that iTunes Radio could become a separate app.
We all know the iPhones are going to be a little bigger, probably a better camera and different colours as nothing significant changes anymore. The iPads are going to probably be the same apart from they’ll have the fingerprint scanner on. They need to bring Steve Jobs back from the dead because their ‘innovation’ stopped when he died.