Last year, Apple made some of the biggest changes to the iOS software with the introduction of iOS 7. The new software headlined features such as a brand new user interface, a control centre and even iTunes radio however most of the best features of the iOS 7 were found in the smallest of features such as multitasking and having the ability to switch between multiple open applications whilst also being able to quit them by swiping upwards just as fast. Apple also redesigned their camera application that included a set of new filters and shoot modes. I personally am a big fan of the iOS 7 and I am just of a bigger fan of the new iOS 8.
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With the new iOS 8 update, you can expect a lot more from your smartphone. There are many smart adjustments that Apple have made to enhance your interactivity and experience. 

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Finally Apple have integrated their camera with a timer so now you can ditch all the self timer apps that you've been using! As well as the timer, Apple have introduced new shoot modes that I have been having so much fun playing around with alongside new filters and editing options. 

Timer | With the new camera timer, you can now be in the photo yourself. When the self timer is switched on you can select from two timer settings allowing you to shoot photos from a 3 and 10 second time period. 



Time Lapse | If your not sure what time lapse photography is, its a type of photography that happens when the frame rate is lower than what is used to view the sequence and when played in normal speed it looks to be faster. However not everything is a suitable time lapse object, things such as a plant growing and sunsets are fantastic objects to shoot in time lapse. 

With the new favourite button, you can now add your favourite pictures to a dedicated folder at the touch of a heart :-) 



The photo editing tools are nothing from the norm that we have not already come across on other applications but a step up for Apple. You'll find a new feature in the cropping tool allowing the ability to fix the composition of photos without having to crop them completely and of course you have your filters which are still quite limited. However on the other hand, iOS 8 gives you the functionality to fine tune your pictures and adjust the contrast and brightness precisely the way you like it. 

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With the new messaging app updates you can now finally leave that annoying iMessage group that simply just won't go away, but things keep on getting better similar to WhatsApp the messaging app now includes all the media that is present in the conversation within the conversation details whilst also giving you ability to share your location and mute any conversations. Apple have gone in a little further and added the voice recording functionality to the messaging app that allows you to quickly record voice messages and send them across to your contacts. 

Another feature that comes in very handy, is the little pop window that appears when you receive a message allowing you quickly send replies without having to go into the application. This feature can be disabled for those whom might find it annoying. 

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