Apple Reveals iOS 8: Active Notifications, Health App and More

Apple has unveiled iOS 8 at its annual Worldwide Developers Conference.

The new version of iOS, which will soon come to iPhones and iPads, includes many new features.

iOS 8 brings Active Notifications, enabling users the ability to respond to notifications without launching the app it comes from. Swiping notifications will bring up a pair Accept/Decline buttons.

Apple is also bringing an enhancement to the multi-tasking app screen, accessible by double-clicking the Home button. In addition to showing all apps running, the screen shows a scrolling strip of favorite contacts, identified by photos, along the top of the screen. Tap one, and you'll be able to call, message or FaceTime the contact. Read more...