The numbers:
- 130 million new iOS users from the last year. Many came from using Android.
- 89% of iOS users are running iOS 7 which came out last fall. 9% of Android users still running an OS from 4 years ago.
- App Store now has 1.2 million apps
- 300,000,000 people visit the App Store each week.
- 75 billion apps have been downloaded
Key features:
- In-app interaction with Notification Center
- Double tap home button access to recent contacts
- Mail function updates
- Spotlight expanded search capabilities
- QuickType keyboard technology supports predictive suggestions based on your typing habits and who you type to.
- Continuity with OS X devices
- Naming of iMessage threads and option to leave group messages
- iMessage map view of who you are messaging with
- iMessage will include voice messaging
- HealthKit to integrate devices, services and apps in the health care business
- Family Sharing integrates sharing of apps, music, movies and location with up to six family members
- Photos are now shared and updated on all devices through iCloud
- New iCloud pricing
- SIRI now has Shazam song recognition
iOS 8 will be released in the fall.
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