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Pangu Jailbreak For iOS 8 Already In The Works

Ben Reid·September 18, 2014

Although the numerous jailbreaking gurus have been relatively quiet regarding a potential untethered jailbreak for the all-new iOS 8, the Chinese team Pangu has just delivered some very encouraging news. Although the collective stopped short of putting any kind of time frame on when the world might see its very first jailbreak on the new software, the group did say that it's well on the way to cracking the new OS, and given that Pangu was responsible for bringing Cydia to folks seemingly stranded on iOS 7.1.x, we're quietly excited about these claims.

This Third-Party iOS 8 Keyboard Turns Text Into Emojis On The Fly

Ben Reid·September 18, 2014

Emoji icons are a major part of the social experience, and in a large portion of Twitter posts and Facebook status updates, you're likely to see a little smiley face, a thumbs up, or any one of the many other 847 emojis available. With third-party keyboard support now a part of iOS 8, developers have a new angle through which to entice the mobile market, but while the big names like SwiftKey, Fleksy and Swype have all come through with their as-expected ports of the corresponding Android apps, several others have sought to offer something a little different.

Apple’s iOS 8 Keeps Your Data Private And Secure, Even From The Police

Ben Reid·September 18, 2014

Official iOS 8 User Guide For iPhone And iPad Now Available, Grab It From Here

Ben Reid·September 18, 2014

As well as providing Android switchers with a guide on using its latest fleet of iPhones, Apple has just added an iOS 8 User Guide to iBooks for iPhone and iPad users. Ideal for anybody looking to get the most out of the new software, it covers every aspect from the simple stuff like sending emails to the other little quirks like using customizable keyboards, and as Apple describes in the release notes, serves as "an essential part of any iBooks library."

iOS 8 Hinders iPhone 4s Performance By A Huge Margin

Ben Reid·September 18, 2014

With every new iOS release, there are those devices that, due to age and thus antiquated hardware, are sadly left behind. In the case of iOS 8, only the iPhone 4 was culled, but by the reactions of many iPhone 4s users who've just jumped on the new software, perhaps its successor should also have been left behind. Many owners of the 2011 flagship release have reported issues since updating to iOS 8, and with general functionality suffering as a result, those of you currently clutching a 4s may well want to hold off for the time being.

The Best Third-Party iOS 8 Apps With Touch ID Fingerprint Sensor Support

Ben Reid·September 18, 2014

Official Apple Apps Updated For iOS 8, Here’s The Complete List

Ben Reid·September 18, 2014

Unless you've been too busy to check the tech headlines today, you'll know that Apple has just rolled out iOS 8, and with developers having scrambled to make the necessary tweaks to their apps, the Cupertino company has been making some adjustments of its own. A number of Apple-made applications have just been updated for iOS 8, and we've got all of the info right here.

The Best iOS 8 Notification Center Widgets You Need To Try Today

Ben Reid·September 18, 2014

When Apple announced iOS 8 at the Worldwide Developers' Conference back in June, it made a couple of unprecedented moves. In opening up certain areas of the ecosystem to third parties, iOS 8 is the most customizable release to date, and along with third-party keyboard support, the Cupertino also allowed developers to produce Notification Center widgets. To get you started with iOS 8, we've drawn up a list of the best apps supportive of these new widgets.

Apple iOS 8 [Review]

Oliver Haslam·September 18, 2014

List Of Best iOS 8 Keyboards, Including Swype, That You Should Try Right Now

Ben Reid·September 18, 2014

iOS 8 has been significant for a number of reasons, but for the makers of third-party keyboards, it has been something of a godsend. For a while, Android users have benefited from the enhanced functionality offered by the likes of Fleksy and SwiftKey, and with little by way of surprise, many of familiar faces are in the pool of developers vying for the newly-found audience on iPhone and iPad. Here, we round up the various keyboards now downloadable via the iTunes Store, and if you're in the hunt for a better typing experience, check out the list after the break!

Fleksy Keyboard For iOS 8 Arrives For iPhone and iPad [Download Link]

Ben Reid·September 17, 2014

The release of iOS 8 is a nice little prelude to the iPhone launch later on this week, and as developers once again rush to roll out their updates for the new Apple software, the changes made with this latest iOS release mean that it's not just regular apps hitting the iTunes Store. Back at WWDC, the Cupertino-based company also opened the door for third-party keyboard makers to port their wondrous inventions over from Android, and Fleksy, which just so happens to be one of our favorites, has been among the first to the draw. Already live on the App Store, you can download it immediately for your iOS 8-running device, and below, we've got the details.

iOS 8 Download Links For iPhone, iPad, iPod touch Released [Direct Links]

Paul Morris·September 17, 2014

128GB Space Gray iPhone 6 Unboxed On Video

Ben Reid·September 17, 2014

The Apple iPhone 6 is less than two days from launch in many parts of the world, and arguably one of the most pleasurable things about receiving a brand-new device, besides using it, of course, is found in the unboxing process. From taking off the cellophane to peeling away the display's film, it's a joyous occasion, and some lucky folk have already had the opportunity to indulge. Thankfully, the team in question decided to video the unboxing of the iPhone 6 for all to see, and below, you can check it out.

App Store Glitch Makes 1Password App For iOS Temporarily Free Ahead Of iOS 8 Update

Aatif·September 17, 2014

iOS 8 will finally drop for users the world over today, and according to those who have used the beta bits of it, the OS brings a completely refreshed user experience owing to the backend changes that Apple has implemented. The new and improved operating system for iPhone, iPod touch and iPad not only brings a plethora of features to play with, but also more APIs for developers to utilize in their offerings. One of the most significant amongst these is opening up the Touch ID API to the likes of 1Password, DashLane and LastPass, so that users can sign into websites even in Safari (or any browser of their choice) using the Touch ID sensor. 1Password has already demonstrated that its feature set works just fine during the beta builds of iOS 8, and now, the app is available for free for a limited time due to a glitch in Apple's system. More details and download link can be found right after the jump.

iOS 8 Worldwide Release Time [Chart]

Paul Morris·September 17, 2014

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