Everything You Need to Know About the iOS 8 Release

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1) What's new with iOS 8?

1. Transit—iOS now offers built-in support for two of the most popular transit apps in North America, allowing you to enter information about your upcoming trip right on your phone and access arrival and departure times on a map view with just a few taps. Compatible providers include BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit), Caltrain, GO Transit, Metra Railways of Chicago, New York's MTA (Metropolitan Transportation Authority), OC Transpo (Ottawa) and Toronto's TTC (Toronto Transit Commission).

2. Apps Near Me—Tap i at the bottom of any home screen to search for nearby restaurants, coffee shops or other places and get a list that displays ratings, distance and step-by-step directions.

2) When can I download?

Apple has announced that it will release its latest update for iPhone and iPad, called iOS 8, around September 17th. It will be available for free to all users who have upgraded their devices to a later version of Apple's operating system, but you may want to upgrade before then so you can make sure everything is working smoothly. Of course, if you're happy with your current OS and aren't expecting any issues or potential problems arising from upgrading, there's no need. Remember that this update is only coming out for iPhones and iPads; if you use an older device like an iPod Touch or even an iPad 2, then unfortunately this won't work on it--Apple doesn't have a public version of the OS made specifically for older models like these.

3) How do I get it first?

If you want to upgrade as soon as possible, Apple's fall event on September 9 is where we expect the latest update will be released. As always, though, Apple is being very secretive about its new products.

It seems more likely that we'll get an introduction at this year's iPad release event in October or early November. With those timelines in mind, it might be a good idea to wait until after launch day before updating your software. That way you'll avoid any bugs that might arise from having an outdated version of iOS for longer than necessary and still have enough time with your current version to wrap up any important tasks.

4) Do I need an iPhone 6 or iPhone 6 Plus?

It is important that you take the time to find out what device you need because there are different specifications between both devices. The iPhone 6 comes with a 4.7-inch screen and the iPhone 6 Plus has a 5.5-inch screen. It's a good idea if you have smaller hands or just prefer small screens to go with the 4.7-inch device, while those who don't mind larger screens might enjoy how much easier it is for them to read articles and their email with the bigger device's screen.

It's also worth noting that Apple made updates in both versions of this phone.

5) Is there a public beta?

Apple releases public betas for members of the Apple Beta Software Program. At this time, there is no public beta for iOS 8, but it should be coming soon! A general release date has not been set, but we can expect a final release sometime in October.

Apple is currently holding its developer conference (WWDC), where they will preview and announce upcoming changes in their mobile operating system and then show off a beta version of their new OS to attendees.

6) What about upgrading from earlier versions of iOS?

Upgrading your iPhone or iPad to the latest operating system isn't always easy, but fortunately, it's a great experience! If you're coming from an earlier version of iOS, Apple made things a lot easier by pre-installing everything so that you can get back up and running quickly. That said, there are some steps that you'll need to take before installing. Make sure your device is at least 50% charged and connected to WiFi in order for the installation process to complete successfully. Be aware of how much free space you have on your device - if it has less than 4GB of free space available, be sure that you sync all files with iTunes first.

7) What if I'm on an older device?

Apple has made it clear that they have no intention of abandoning their older devices, so there are many advantages to sticking with your older device. However, if you choose to upgrade to the new software, you will have access to some amazing new features and options.

If you are using an iPhone 4s or later, iPad 2 or later, or iPod touch 5th generation, then updating is a given. But if you have an iPhone 4 or 3GS in addition to an iPad 1st gen., it might be a good idea not to update because those devices are already on their way out.

8) Can I upgrade my iPad to iOS 15?

Upgrading your iPad's operating system might not be as easy as you think. In fact, I recommend holding off on upgrading your device until September. If your device is less than two years old and has had at least two software updates since it was released, then you're eligible for a free upgrade when iOS 15 is released. Otherwise, upgrading will set you back around $80 bucks.

If you've purchased a new iPad since June 2014 or an iPad Mini 2 since October 2013, then these devices are eligible for a free upgrade in September when Apple releases iOS 15.