iOS 8 release date and time: Available now!
UPDATE: iOS 8 is now available! Head this way to see how you can download and install it on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch!
iOS 8 release date is September 17. Release time is expected to be around 10 AM Pacific time.
As usual, iOS 8 will be available as an over-the-air (OTA) update, or through the desktop iTunes application. If you'll be going for the latter option, be sure to update the iTunes program to the latest version first. Additionally, regardless of which update method you choose, it'll be a good idea to make sure that your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch has enough battery (over 80% should do) when the update starts knocking on the door. If your battery level is too low, the update process will refuse to commence.
Speaking of iPhone, iPads and iPod touches, now's a good time to mention that iOS 8 will be compatible with a plethora of models. Here are all the models that will receive the iOS 8 update: iPhone 4s, iPhone 5, iPhone 5c, iPhone 5s | iPad 2, iPad 3, iPad 4, iPad Air, iPad mini, iPad mini with Retina Display | iPod touch (5th gen).
Approximate US release times:
Pacific | Mountain | Central | Eastern |
10 AM | 11 AM | 12 PM | 1 PM |
Approximate European release times:
GMT | British | Central European | Eastern European |
5 PM | 6 PM | 7 PM | 8 PM |
Approximate Asian release times:
Hong Kong | China | Korea | Japan |
1 AM (Sep 18) | 1 AM (Sep 18) | 2 AM (Sep 18) | 2 AM (Sep 18) |
Now that we know when to expect the iOS 8 update, it's time to take another look at what we can expect out of the update package. In other words, this is a good time to go through all the new features and improvements that iOS 8 is going to bring. Without further ado, let's get down to it - simply browse through the following gallery to learn more about the new iOS 8 features!
Things that are NOT allowed: