After releasing multiple betas Apple has finally released the new iOS 8.3 update for all models of iPhone, iPad and iPod touch and it is now available for download. The update brings several new features and improvements to the operating system while fixing many bugs. iOS 8.3 introduces new emojis to iOS and adds a redesigned emoji picker that classifies them in a better way. Apart from that it brings wireless CarPlay feature, new key for iPhone 6 Plus’s landscape mode for bold/italic modes, support for new languages in Siri and more.
Other minor changes include ability for Siri to make calls directly over speakerphone, two-factor authentication for Google accounts, changes for Passbook and Photos apps, thread filtering for Messages app etc.
If interested, you can download iOS 8.3 over-the-air through the Settings app (Settings > General > Software Update) or using the direct IPSW download links below. The build number for this release is 12F69 | 12F70.
If you have a jailbroken device and wish to maintain its status then it is recommended that you stay away from this update until a tool is released.
iPad:
- iPad Air 2 Wi-Fi
- iPad Air 2 Wi-Fi + Cellular
- iPad mini 3 (Model A1599)
- iPad mini 3 (Model A1600)
- iPad mini 3 (Model A1601)
- iPad Air (Model A1474)
- iPad Air (Model A1475)
- iPad Air (Model A1476)
- iPad mini 2 (Model A1489)
- iPad mini 2 (Model A1490)
- iPad mini 2 (Model A1491)
- iPad (4th generation Model A1458)
- iPad (4th generation Model A1459)
- iPad (4th generation Model A1460)
- iPad mini (Model A1432)
- iPad mini (Model A1454)
- iPad mini (Model A1455)
- iPad Wi-Fi 3rd generation
- iPad Wi-Fi + Cellular (model for ATT)
- iPad Wi-Fi + Cellular (model for Verizon)
- iPad 2 Wi-Fi
- iPad 2 Wi-Fi (Rev A)
- iPad 2 Wi-Fi + 3G (GSM)
- iPad 2 Wi-Fi + 3G (CDMA)
iPhone:
- iPhone 6
- iPhone 6 Plus
- iPhone 5s (Model A1453, A1533)
- iPhone 5s (Model A1457, A1518, A1528, A1530)
- iPhone 5c (Model A1456, A1532)
- iPhone 5c (Model A1507, A1516, A1526, A1529)
- iPhone 5 (Model A1428)
- iPhone 5 (Model A1429)
- iPhone 4s
iPod touch:
I own an Iphone6 even after updating it to the latest ios, I am not able to see the favourites contact bar on the top whereas in my iphone 5s I can see.
Any help would be appreciated.
Try this https://www.ioshacker.com/how-to/hide-favorites-recent-contacts-ios-8-app-switcher This article is for removing it however you can follow the same steps to enable it as well