This summer has definitely been bittersweet for Apple fans. A constant flow of rumors and leaks showed everyone exactly what they could expect from the bigger, better iPhone 6 models that would be released later in 2014, but they were still months away from becoming a reality. Compounding matters was Apple’s unveiling of iOS 8 this past June. iPhone and iPad users looked on longingly at all the great new features that would remain just out of reach with each passing beta release.
But the wait is finally over, Apple fans. iOS 8 will be released to the public on Wednesday, and we’re here to tell you exactly how to use the software’s best new features on your compatible iPhone, iPad or iPod touch.
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Apple’s updated Messages app has an awesome new voice messaging feature in iOS 8, but do you know how to use it? Do you know how to find out which apps are hogging your device’s battery life? Can you figure out how to quickly reply to texts or iMessages without leaving the app you’re in?
Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered.
The DIY and how-to guide specialists at Snapguide have put together a collection of guides that cover the best new features in Apple’s iOS 8 software. Here are some of the most important ones:
How to reply to messages without leaving apps
How to send a photo or audio clip in Messages
How to find out which app is using the most battery life
How to disable always-on “Hey Siri” listening
How to hide keyboard suggestions
How to mute or leave a group conversation
For more guides, be sure to check out Snapguide’s iOS 8 page, which is linked below in our source section.
