IOS 8 includes Apple's new Health information monitoring and management application Health. Many users will use the health care and fitness applications in their mobile phones to collect their own data, such as heart rate, calorie consumption, blood sugar and so on. The "health application" of iOS 8 can integrate and manage the above data, which is convenient for users to track their health status more comprehensively.
At the same time, Apple provides the corresponding toolkit Health Kit, which enables various health care applications to collaborate with each other and share data with "health applications", thus giving full play to their respective roles. For example, users can share their blood pressure data with doctors through the application of a hospital, and doctors can follow up in time if their blood pressure is abnormal.
Apple also provided HomeKit, a toolkit about smart home in iOS 8, hoping that there will be more new applications for users to use Apple mobile devices as remote controls to control thermostats, light bulbs and smart appliances. [3]
Input method and QuickType
Apple's input method has been criticized, and
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Today, iOS 8 Apple finally opened up to support third-party input methods. IOS system can finally support third-party input method applications, which has not been supported for security and privacy reasons in the past. Of course, Apple still has its own security measures for third-party input methods, such as setting up networking permissions and checking stores.
Third-party Chinese input method has also announced its support for iOS 8 system. Baidu's mobile phone input method also responded the first time after the release of iOS 8. The actual running video was released first, indicating that the adaptation to iOS 8 has been completed, which was confirmed by Jinghua Times [7]. It is expected that the new system will be officially released and will be the first to be put on the app store.
Apple has added the QuickType function and Braille keyboard to iOS 8, which will automatically associate with what you said and even know what you are saying. If someone asks you a question, he will automatically display "Yes" or "No". Unfortunately, this function is temporarily limited to English. Braille keyboard is really a blessing for the blind, and it will also have a great impact on their lives. [8]
instant chat
Among many new functions, the comprehensive upgrade of SMS and call functions may be the most closely related to ordinary users. In addition to the original iMessage function, the SMS service of iPhone in iOS 8 can also realize multi-group chat, enjoy location and send voice and video messages. Apple has integrated these functions into its own iOS system, which is more convenient to use. Coupled with the default advantages of the system, the SMS function of iOS 8 will undoubtedly directly impact the business of many instant messaging applications.
IOS8 information
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These instant messaging applications include WhatsApp, WeChat, Line, Kik, Viber, Facebook Messager and so on. Of course, not being able to cross platforms is its weakness, and users of instant messaging applications with social relationships such as WeChat are also sticky.
In the information setting interface, the switch option of automatically saving audio and video information is added. Usually, in order to save space, this information will be saved for a period of time and then automatically deleted.