New features of Messages in iOS 8

At first glance, you may not notice anything different about the Messages in iOS 8, but there is definitely a lot more going on when compared to iOS 7. Within the Messages app, Apple added several features including Tap to Talk which allows you to quickly record an audio message to send inline within the app and the ability to quick reply to incoming messges.


Here’s a look at the new features of messages in iOS 8 and how best to use them

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Five iOS 8 features you'll love

You can't get a new iPhone 6 or iPhone 6 Plus until Friday, but iOS 8, the latest version of Apple's mobile operating system,will roll out on Wednesday,Sep 17. 

The free download will be available to anyone with an iPhone 4S, 5, 5C or 5S. 

IOS 8 isn't the radical upgrade that iOS 7 was, but it has a handful of new features that you're bound to enjoy. Here's a look at a few of our favorites feature in iOS 8.