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iOS 8 update will release on September 17

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At the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus launch event, Apple also detailed the release of its upcoming iOS 8 software update. The latest iOS 8 will be available to existing iPhone, iPad and iPod touch users as a free software update on September 17, two days prior to the new iPhones hitting the retail market. The update will be applicable to devices like iPhone 4s, iPhone 5, iPhone 5c, iPhone 5s, iPod touch 5th generation, iPad 2, iPad with Retina display, iPad Air, iPad mini and iPad mini with Retina display.

Some of the improved iOS 8 features include Messages and Photos, predictive typing for Apple’s QuickType keyboard and Family Sharing, new Health app, iCloud Drive, Homekit and lots more.

iOS 8 will also boast continuity features in iOS 8 and OS X Yosemite that will bring the Mac and iOS devices together. For instance, when an iPhone or iPad is near a Mac, Handoff will let you start an activity on one device and pass it to the other. Instant Hotspot will make using iPhone’s hotspot as easy as connecting to a Wi-Fi network.

Apple also announced iCloud pricing which now stands at $0.99/month for 20GB, $3.99/month for 200GB, $9.99/month for 500GB and $19.99/month for 1TB.

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