Published 12:32 IST, September 19th 2020

Can iPhone 8 get iOS 14? Here is list of iPhones compatible for iOS 14

Apple has finally released iOS 14 and there is a list of iPhones that are compatible with this update. So can iPhone 8 get iOS 14? Read on to know more.

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Apple introduced iOS 14 in June which was finally released on September 16. This latest update from Apple brings most-awaited and by far biggest change ever: a modified home screen and support for widgets for first time and a lot of new features. So can iPhone 8 get iOS 14? Read on:

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Can iPhone 8 Get iOS 14? Checkout list of iPhones which are compatible

Apple uploaded  List of iPhones that are compatible and will be getting iOS 14 update. iPhone 8 is clearly in list. Follow steps below this list to update your iPhone 8 to iOS 14.

  • iPhone 11
  • iPhone 11 Pro Max
  • iPhone 11 Pro
  • iPhone XS
  • iPhone XS Max
  • iPhone XR
  • iPhone X
  • iPhone 8
  • iPhone 8 Plus
  • iPhone 7
  • iPhone 7 Plus
  • iPhone 6s
  • iPhone 6s Plus

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iOS 14 update on iPhone 8 - Steps to update your iPhone

  • Make sure that your iPhone is fully charged and make a backup of all your data. Also, make sure to turn off all ongoing work in background to speed up download process.
  • This new iOS 14 update is relatively larger in size than previous ones so having a high speed and stable WiFi connection is recommended.
  • w go to Settings, n General. Press on Software update option next to install iOS 14.
  • update will take some time due to large size. One download is done, installation will begin and your iPhone 8 will have new iOS installed.

Some of new iOS 14 Features

App Library

iOS 14 has a new App Library which helps in organizing apps which are done automatically. Users don't need to keep all icons on home screen view.

Widgets

main new addition to iOS 14 is widgets, which are added for first time on iPhone and iPad. y have many new features with a different array of sizes. Users can access se widgets from "Widget Gallery".

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Picture in Picture on iPhone

iOS 14 w has support for picture in picture mode which is almost similar to picture in picture of iPad. This allows users to play video from an app while using or apps on device. video keeps playing in a small window which allows for multitasking for first time on iPhone.

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Privacy

re is a new section on product p in App Store which lets users see a summary of privacy tes before downloading app. Or features in privacy section like Recording indicator are also added which displays an indicator whenever any app is using mic or camera or both.

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12:32 IST, September 19th 2020