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[Mechanized]

Swype will make bank as soon as it hits the App Store today. Everybody will want to try out a new keyboard on iOS.

For some reason on the default keyboard I always hit done when I try to hit a letter on the top right row. So if it can fix that I'd be realllllly happy.

 

[Daffy Duck]

When does it hit UK shores?

 

[Tunesmith]

When does it hit UK shores?

Around 18:00.

 

[Noema]

Been rocking iOS8 since just after the presentation last week on my iPad Mini, but it's not really anything special so far.

The only two changes I'm excited for is Chrome getting the faster browser engine that was previously exclusive to Safari and custom keyboards so I can finally have swipetyping on my iPad as well.

That said, is Swype iPad compatible? I believe Swiftkey is currently iPhone only?

I don't know about Swype but SwiftKey does work on iPad; however Flow, which is the Swiftkey equivalent of swyping doesn't work on iPad at this point.

Also, it's been confirmed that Swiftkey cloud works across platforms which is great news.

 

[Angelus Errare]

Will my phone update from ios 8 GM to ios official?

No. Gold master is considered the same as the public release.

 

[Deku Tree]

No. Gold master is considered the same as the public release.

It is the same essentially.

 

[Noema]

No. Gold master is considered the same as the public release.

It usually is but sometimes the build is slightly different. I believe this was the case with iOS 6?

It's all one big blur at this point for me.

 

[Aiii]

Is that confirmed?

A long time ago, yes.

 

[fierrotlepou]

A long time ago, yes.

Awesome. Thanks for the source!

 

[-Horizon-]

Wooooo can't wait for it to update my iPad 2

 

[GAMEPROFF]

Continuity will not be aviable for iPad 3 and iPhone 4s, am I right?

 

[Majine]

Continuity will not be aviable for iPad 3 and iPhone 4s, am I right?

I can't speak for iPad 3 but iPhone 4S does not support handoff or Airdrop. You can still create a hotspot, and I'm pretty sure SMS relay will work.

 

[GAMEPROFF]

I can't speak for iPad 3 but iPhone 4S does not support handoff or Airdrop. You can still create a hotspot, and I'm pretty sure SMS relay will work.

I hope so. I just realized what Continuity is really capable of, I thought before it would just send a reminder to the Mac when you would have gotten a SMS or iMessage, but it seems pretty usefull.

 

[sometimes i game]

On Android, Swype doesn't have Emojis so I use Swiftkey instead even though swiping on Swype is much much better than Swiftkey.

I wonder if that's the case on iOS?

 

[sweetvar26]

Both pros and cons are relatively minor for now; for all intents and purposes, it still feels like iOS 7. The major changes to iOS 8 are in the app APIs (for which no apps exist yet) and interaction with OS X (these features are only going live with Yosemite in late October).

You'll see a few tweaks and new features here and there, but nothing that completely transforms the experience, at least until apps are updated to take advantage of the new frameworks, which should be relatively fast.

As far as cons are concerned, iOS8 is significantly more buggy than the latest version of iOS7 is. Most people report improved performance on iPhone 5, but I've personally seen the opposite.

Battery should be more or less the same, as well.

Alright buddy, thanks for writing that up.

I will wait for a day or two before I update to make sure the battery doesn't get worse on my iPhone 5 which is my primary concern as of now.

Thanks again.

 

[Lana Del Rey]

On Android, Swype doesn't have Emojis so I use Swiftkey instead even though swiping on Swype is much much better than Swiftkey.

I wonder if that's the case on iOS?

I'm no expert but since emoji is considered a language on iOS maybe they can just tap into that api or somefing

 

[mrklaw]

I don't know about Swype but SwiftKey does work on iPad; however Flow, which is the Swiftkey equivalent of swyping doesn't work on iPad at this point.

Also, it's been confirmed that Swiftkey cloud works across platforms which is great news.

What? No swiping on iPad with swiftley? Have they said why not? If it is down to the size of the keyboard then give me the option of an iPhone sized keyboard, I don't mind as long as I can type faster


Edit: How big is this expected to be? Need to check how much space I have on my ipad

 

[Enco]

1Password is currently free.

Due to an error I believe. Get it quick.

And the apps already updated have been updated again. Now LastPass works.

Calendar 5 updated with a really cool calendar widget. Beats the default one. I'm officially a convert.

 

[Angelus Errare]

It is the same essentially.

Semantics.

It usually is but sometimes the build is slightly different. I believe this was the case with iOS 6?

It's all one big blur at this point for me.

iOS 5 and the differences were really small and you could update GM over itunes.

 

[rezuth]

1Password is currently free.

Due to an error I believe. Get it quick.

And the apps already updated have been updated again. Now LastPass works.

Calendar 5 updated with a really cool calendar widget. Beats the default one. I'm officially a convert.

Wow, 1Password for free is quite the deal.

 

[The Elite]

Grabbed 1password.

 

[Maninthemirror]

1Password is currently free.

Due to an error I believe. Get it quick.

And the apps already updated have been updated again. Now LastPass works.

Calendar 5 updated with a really cool calendar widget. Beats the default one. I'm officially a convert.

wouldnt be surprised if they intro a higher res new version and this is free as this will be out of the app store soon

 

[kingocfs]

Damn, thanks for the heads up on 1Password.

 

[Wiz]

ArsTechnica has their full review of iOS 8 out now. Over 10 pages. Got damn.

http://arstechnica.com/apple/2014/09/ios-8-thoroughly-reviewed/

Should be a great read.

 

[Mogwai]

1Password is currently free.

Due to an error I believe. Get it quick.

And the apps already updated have been updated again. Now LastPass works.

Calendar 5 updated with a really cool calendar widget. Beats the default one. I'm officially a convert.

Thanks!

 

[LyleLanley]

New York Times app was just updated to include a headlines widget.

Apparently the Amazon app now lets you log in with Touch ID.

 

[Majine]

Whenever I try to turn on the new Spotlight settings in the GM, it automatically turns them off again. Is this something on Apple's side they have to activate?

 

[Adam Scott Aukerman]

ArsTechnica has their full review of iOS 8 out now. Over 10 pages. Got damn.

http://arstechnica.com/apple/2014/09/ios-8-thoroughly-reviewed/

Should be a great read.

Ouch. Looks like I'll be waiting to see what the performance is like in 8.1 on the 4S.

 

[fierrotlepou]

Whenever I try to turn on the new Spotlight settings in the GM, it automatically turns them off again. Is this something on Apple's side they have to activate?

I have the same problem. I think it has to do with which country you're in?

 

[ZeroAKA]

Less than an hour left! I need SwiftKey in my life ASAP.

 

[thefil]

I assume it's not up for the general public yet? My iPhone says up to date.

 

[Majine]

I have the same problem. I think it has to do with which country you're in?

Really? Hmm, my brain tells me that they simply wouldn't show those new settings if we couldn't toggle them? I mean, they are even in my language.

 

[Technosteve]

why was 1password free?

 

[dallow_bg]

I totally forgot about the Extensions for Safari until I saw it in LastPass's update notes.
Damn that's going to be so useful.

 

[infiniteloop]

I assume it's not up for the general public yet? My iPhone says up to date.

about 45 mins.

 

[Deaf Spacker]

why was 1password free?

You have to pay to unlock some of deeper functionality.

 

[Glass Shark]

.

 

[Lana Del Rey]

Apple Apparently Finds Last-Minute HealthKit Problems, Pulls Compatible Third-Party Apps http://t.co/j4am09JNsE

 

[SeanR1221]

Once Yosemite hits, is my photos area gonna get super crowded? I have lots of pictures on my iMac, will they all just auto sync to my phone?

 

[Ken Masters]

I think they're going freemium. The iOS 8 update should hit today and put some of the features behind a paywall.

What about those who payed for it?

 

[Mammoth Jones]

So SMS/Call continuity between iPhone and iPad is delayed until October? That's disappointing

 

[exmachina64]

New York Times app was just updated to include a headlines widget.

Apparently the Amazon app now lets you log in with Touch ID.

Fuck yes.

 

[Enco]

I think they're going freemium. The iOS 8 update should hit today and put some of the features behind a paywall.

Yea seems like this.

I'll stick with LastPass.

 

[ComputerMKII]

Is iOS 8 out yet?

 

[MicH]

Is iOS 8 out yet?

Should be out in about 15 minutes

 

[Vyer]

New York Times app was just updated to include a headlines widget.

Apparently the Amazon app now lets you log in with Touch ID.

Oh lawd

 

[Sean]

Just got three app updates (Discover, Mint, and Amazon) that support TouchID login.

Most exciting part of iOS 8 for me.

 

[kaskade]

Touch ID in apps so so damn nice. Also do we get the new emojis today?

edit: I remember something about them not being ready until october I think.

 

[justjohn]

Sorry for a potentially stupid question yet again, but does anyone know if I'll lose my reading list and bookmarks on safari after downloading ios8?

 

[jstripes]

ArsTechnica has their full review of iOS 8 out now. Over 10 pages. Got damn.

http://arstechnica.com/apple/2014/09/ios-8-thoroughly-reviewed/

Should be a great read.

You can always count on Ars Technica for the biggest, most thorough OS reviews.