At last, iO8 is officially released and people have begin the installation of this new update. iOS 8 comes with some really exciting new features such as various keyboard options, better messaging and much more.
The owners of iPhone 5s are using this new iOS update for a week. Therefore, an early review related to the performance of iOS 8 can be easily given for the convenience of the future users. The review is entirely based on the working and other factors of iOS 8 especially on iPhone 5s. It will certainly assist users to make up their mind whether they should install iOS 8 update on their iPhone 5s or not.
Once people installed iOS 8 versions on their phones, they would not be able to switch back to iOS 7.1.2. They have to wait till Apple releases a new bug fix update of iOS 8 or till the time it offers any other thing that can resolve some major issues of iOS 8.
There is a possibility of the emergence of some sort of big issue in iOS 8 update since it has loads of new features and modified apps.
We will inform you about each and every tiny thing associated with the update of iOS 8 on iPhone 5s.
Installation:
Obviously, it is very difficult to get hold of iOS 8 update on the day of its release. It will surely consume a lot of time due to the fact that millions of people want to install it on the same day. The preferable method to prevent this problem is to install iOS 8 manually. Nevertheless, if you can wait for a few more days then it would be the best time to download this update.
Most of the users faced the storage problem of iOS 8 because they were not aware that it would require nearly 5.8 GB to update this software. However, the size of iOS 8 update is only 1.1 GB but still it needs a lot more free storage.
If you really believe that everything in your iPhone is very important and you cannot delete it. Then you should plug- in to iTunes for the less storage installation option of iOS 8.
iOS 8 Performance on iPhone 5s.:
Shortly after the installation, we carried out a few really significant tests for your ease. These tests gave a really good insight about the features that run perfectly on iPhone 5s. These tests were particularly focused on the battery life, connectivity to WiFi and LTE of iOS 8. Basically, we were on the look out of any issue which might arise soon after the installation of iOS 8 update.
Apps:
There is a good news for the people interested in utilizing all the features of iOS 8 app update. Some of the updates have already touched the new version iOS 8.
However, the chief issue for the users would be the new predictive keyboard tool of iOS 8. It wraps some buttons on apps which is typically located at the top of the keyboard. User will need to shift it up everytime when the predictive text is on.
One of the other minor problems is the unusual control of share options in apps such as Alien Blue. If a user wishes to submit a link to view a Sidebar in this Reddit app on the iOS 8 GM, it would not do anything. This problem probably occurs because of some slight alteration in sharing methods which is expected to be fixed soon.
Whereas, the rest of the apps like social media, stream music, videos and Fantasy Footable are functioning well on iOS 8 on the iPhone 5s.
The fantastic addition on iOS 8 is the facility of Touch ID and Safari Extension. Users merely need to install LastPass and turn on its extension then it will easily allow users to open LastPass through the Safari share button. Afterwards, users can unlock it with Touch ID and then tap to log in to a web page.The same thing goes with numerous other apps.
iOS 8 Battery Life on iPhone 5s:
Various people are worried about the battery life of iOS 8. It is pretty understandable because a new update usually takes a lot of battery to run.
Battery life works quite well in this last version of iOS 8. Though, you have to charge your phone everyday if you are talking on it for more than one hour.
Users can go to iOS 8 battery usage tool and find out the apps that are using up a lot of battery of iPhone 5s. People can easily perform this action through the following action.
(Settings -> General -> Usage -> Battery Usage)
Connectivity:
Generally, new version of iOS crashes the Wi-Fi or LTE of the iPhone or iPad. The good news is that iOS 8 update does not bring any WI-Fi issue along with it.
Both the LTE and Bluetooth run fine on iOS 8. The problems might occur on the phone calls, but it is definitely not linked to the iOS 8 update. It is most likely associated with the coverage.
Bugs & Problems:
On whole iOS 8 is secure and does not contain many bugs. Some of the trivial issues are related to apps such as FaceTime Audio. Face Time Audio does not work that well when you switch from Wi-Fi to LTE. Moreover, it drops several times even when it is connected to a great connection of Wi-Fi.
We will keep on observing the working of iOS 8 on the iPhone 5s.
Speed:
iOS may lessen the speed of some old models of devices. Even then we do not come across any performance issue of iOS 8 while opening and closing apps of iPhone 5s.
Should I Install iOS 8?
The answer to this question is positively “YES” but still do not install it one the very first day of its release. Normally first day releases, invites various download and update issues.
Some extremely attractive iOS 8 features are mentioned below that gives better connectivity and great functionality of the iPhone. Shortly, Apple will launch OS X Yosemite that will enable the users to answer calls on Mac, read and reply messages from your computer.
iOS 8 Features:
The top 10 features of iOS 8 are stated below. There are loads of tempting iOS features on the iPhone 5s ,including new Time Lapse camera mode. Time lapse camera mode promises excellent video quality.
- Texts, Calls, Hotspot & Handoff: Calls and messages will be displayed on Mac and iPad. User can switch to other devices and effortlessly transfer your work on them.
- Notification: You can instantly reply to notifications while using the apps.
- Messages: Now you can send both video and voice message without leaving and disconnecting individual Group Message threads
- Keyboard features & Third Party Keyboards: Luckily, this time Apple makes an addition of predictive text and offers some keyboard choices.
- iCloud Photo Library: You can retrieve all your photos and videos in full resolution from everywhere. You just need to pay $99 cents per month for a 20 GB storage.
- Family Share: No you do not need the same Apple ID and approval of App purchases to share apps, movies and other stuff.
- Siri Always active: Just say “ Hi Siri’ and it will pop up on your phone for your help.
- Smart Sharing: User can share items outside the Apple’s stock list. This alteration depends on the apps user installed.
- Face Time Call Waiting: You can switch calls without any difficulty through Face time Call Waiting feature of iOS 8.
- Touch ID Support for Apps: Finally, Apple permits third party apps in iOS 8 through which it is easier to secure apps.
iOS 8 VS iOS 7 walkthorugh:
The iOS 8 slideshows demonstrates a complete comparison of iOS 7 and iOS 8 with the help of different photos.
The Slide show will begin from the iPhone home screen since it is the first thing user come in contact with after the installation of iOS 8.
These screens are really significant since it appears every time you switch on your iPhone .As it is evident that there is not a massive alteration in the home screen of iOS 8 and iOS 7. Apple merely modified the status bar in IOS 7.
Deborah Campbell
