8 Great Hidden Features in iOS 7

If you've upgraded to iOS 7 on your iPhone or iPad, you're probably familiar with a whole collection of new features. But some of the best additions in the software update are hiding beneath the surface and take a little time to uncover. We've been digging deep into Apple's new mobile operating system, discovering some surprises along the way.

80% of Apple Mobile Devices Now Run iOS 7

iOS 7 now runs on 80% of iOS devices, according to new numbers Apple released on Monday. This is an increase from the 74% rate Apple reported in early December. The latest numbers, which were posted on the App Store's developer support center page, show the operating system is continuing to broaden its reach four and a half months after its release.

iOS 8 to include features designed to track and improve your health

Apple is expected to release an update of iOS 7, version 7.1 hopefully in next month that will include bug fixes. The bigger news is the release of iOS 8. Hints are starting to appear as to what Apple has in mind for the next version of iOS for iPhone and iPad. One thing that seems very unlikely is any significant design changes in look and feel since iOS 7 was already such a major departure that users are still absorbing. More likely, the iOS 8 update will bring a collection of new features and also facilitate connections to new sensors and devices (iWatch anyone?).