18 iOS 8 features that you might not know

iOS 8 has received a number of interesting features. A huge number of new API for developers and small innovations make it one of the most significant releases. We chose the 18 iOS 8 features that are not visible at first glance, but no less useful.

power consumption applications

In iOS 8, you can track how much energy consumed by each separate application. This feature is in Settings - General - Statistics - Use battery.

Recovering deleted photos

Now the pictures are not deleted immediately. First, they are placed in the folder "Recently Deleted" and kept there for one month. They can be restored back during this time.

How to mark all messages as read

Now you can mark all messages as read by a "read all" button. It appears if you press the "Change" button in the message.

Full version

To request the full version of the site, you need to click on the search box and svaypnut down!

shades of gray

Initially, this function is designed for people who do not distinguish colors. But if you want a little change the look of your gadget, you can make its interface black and white using the "Shades of Gray", which is located in Settings - General - Universal access.

You can identify and buy songs via Siri

Shazam application functionality is now built into Siri. If you hear an unfamiliar song, you just turn on Siri and let her listen to it. After the determination, it is possible to buy a single tap.

Sort books by categories and collections

iBooks has become a standard application in iOS 8. And now the book it can be sorted into categories and collections by using the filters on the name of the book and the author.

Several lines in FaceTime

Despite the fact that Apple is not added to the group FaceTime calls that are waiting for some, it is possible to manage multiple incoming calls and place them in standby mode.

Improving Apple Maps

Use Apple Maps in our regions - is still torture. But Apple is doing much to improve them. For example, the opportunity to interact with other card applications.

timer recording

Almost every camera in the App Store already had-timer. Now the standard camera application has its own! It can be activated by pressing the button at the top of the application.

RSS in Safari

In Safari, the opportunity to add RSS-feeds. To do this, open your site in a browser, go to the tab "General References" - "Subscriptions" and click "Add the current site".

iTunes Radio on the lock screen

On the lock screen, you can now add the current song to the wish list, to receive a notice about how many songs you can still miss, and buy the track in one click.

Scan credit card with your camera

Now when you add a credit card to pay for all of its data can be scanned with the camera, not to make their own.

Incognito tabs in Safari

In Safari can move between a normal mode and private. In the transition from the "Private Browsing" in the normal mode, brazuer will offer to close all tabs.

Icon on the lock screen

iOS 8 shows useful icons on the lock screen, depending on where you are. If you come to the bank, there is displayed a banking application, if a Starbucks, the eponymous app icon will appear. It is not known how useful this feature will be with us.

Secure Search using DuckDuckGo

Now, in addition to Google, Yahoo and Bing as a search engine you can select DuckDuckGo. You can do it in Settings - Safari - Search engine.

Apple ID management

Now customize the Apple ID, you can directly in iCloud settings. You can change passwords, credit information, and manage a family connection.

medical records

The application "Health", you can create your own medical records, which will contain all the information required in an emergency doctor. This map will be displayed on the lock screen.

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