iOS 8 adds some critical improvements to both the iPhone and the iPad. These include enhanced notifications, a more advanced camera app and health-tracking. However, the most significant feature of the operating system may be the groundwork technologies for a future wearable device that deeply integrates with the iPhone.
Whether it's called the iWatch, iPod, iBand or something else, a wrist-worn wearable device by Apple would be announced this month. Moreover, the software it will run would set the scope of its capacities. Aside from the new functionality for the iPhone and the iPad, iOS 8 includes a lot of new applications, wireless protocols and features which open the door to numerous capabilities for a wearable device.
The following are some of the major features that directly play into the Apple's wearable computer.
1.Widget applications. The major idea of a modern smart watch is for users to be provided with fast access to glance-able info on a small display. The App store is filled with sports applications, new apps and media playback applications which are perfect for the 4-inch screen of the phone. The new Notification Center widgets system enables Apple to apply the mini apps to the iWatch's display and source data from the full-scale apps of the iPhone. The iOS firms features such as weather, calendar and reminders widgets are perfect for the iWatch.
2. Photo/Video, Messages, Voice Memos. iOS 8 would unlock the ability for a user of the iWatch to bring it up to their face so they would shoot off a fast voice memo. The ability to faster messages, particularly with voice, seems like a critical feature of the device.
3. Search feature. There is included a more powerful and new feature called the Spotlight Search. Not only does it have access to local phone content, it could also search for songs, applications and local information like nearby restaurants, places and movies. As a mechanism worn on the wrist, it provides relevant information and the power of advanced local search would be paramount to the device.
4. Quick toggles for notifications, contacts and more. With a small display accessible from a wrist, the software controls would have to be rapidly accessible and easy to tap. With iOS 8, Apple has made faster access to favorite and recent contacts which could be accessed faster in the Multitasking view.
5. HealthKit and Health Application. The iPhone maker has been working on a fitness band that has advanced medical sensors. During the last two years, the company has been hiring and acquiring resources with expertise in pedometers, glucose monitoring, fitness and vein scanning. With HealthKit and health app, the company now has a way of tracking all the information. It is expected that the wearable gadget to integrate deeply with the HealthKit and health app upon its launch.
6. Handoff for phone and SMS. As an iPhone extension, the watch would have to be able to make phone calls as well receive all text messages. Not only messages but SMS texts as well. The technology would likely seamlessly translate over to the gadget and would be critical for the success of the product as an accessory for the smart phone.
Whether it's called the iWatch, iPod, iBand or something else, a wrist-worn wearable device by Apple would be announced this month. Moreover, the software it will run would set the scope of its capacities. Aside from the new functionality for the iPhone and the iPad, iOS 8 includes a lot of new applications, wireless protocols and features which open the door to numerous capabilities for a wearable device.
The following are some of the major features that directly play into the Apple's wearable computer.
1.Widget applications. The major idea of a modern smart watch is for users to be provided with fast access to glance-able info on a small display. The App store is filled with sports applications, new apps and media playback applications which are perfect for the 4-inch screen of the phone. The new Notification Center widgets system enables Apple to apply the mini apps to the iWatch's display and source data from the full-scale apps of the iPhone. The iOS firms features such as weather, calendar and reminders widgets are perfect for the iWatch.
2. Photo/Video, Messages, Voice Memos. iOS 8 would unlock the ability for a user of the iWatch to bring it up to their face so they would shoot off a fast voice memo. The ability to faster messages, particularly with voice, seems like a critical feature of the device.
3. Search feature. There is included a more powerful and new feature called the Spotlight Search. Not only does it have access to local phone content, it could also search for songs, applications and local information like nearby restaurants, places and movies. As a mechanism worn on the wrist, it provides relevant information and the power of advanced local search would be paramount to the device.
4. Quick toggles for notifications, contacts and more. With a small display accessible from a wrist, the software controls would have to be rapidly accessible and easy to tap. With iOS 8, Apple has made faster access to favorite and recent contacts which could be accessed faster in the Multitasking view.
5. HealthKit and Health Application. The iPhone maker has been working on a fitness band that has advanced medical sensors. During the last two years, the company has been hiring and acquiring resources with expertise in pedometers, glucose monitoring, fitness and vein scanning. With HealthKit and health app, the company now has a way of tracking all the information. It is expected that the wearable gadget to integrate deeply with the HealthKit and health app upon its launch.
6. Handoff for phone and SMS. As an iPhone extension, the watch would have to be able to make phone calls as well receive all text messages. Not only messages but SMS texts as well. The technology would likely seamlessly translate over to the gadget and would be critical for the success of the product as an accessory for the smart phone.