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

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

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

iOS 8 brings Interactive Notifications, giving users the ability to respond to a notification without launching the app it comes from, just by pulling down on the alert. On the lock screen, swiping notifications will bring up a pair of 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 will show a scrolling strip of your most recent 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...