IOS 8 running on iPad 2

[RescueEMT911]

I was wondering if anyone is using IOS 8 on their iPad 2 and how it is working? I purchased an ipad 2 yesterday from a friend and am wondering if I should update it or not? Just wondering if ios 8 makes it horribly sluggish or will I stay about consistent with 7.1.2? I have an iphone 5 and upgraded to 8 and on that device it seems to be running fine.. Any help would be great..thanks!!!

 

[Highrisedrifter]

I ran iOS 8 beta on my iPad 2 for ages and it worked perfectly. No lag, no increased battery draw and no errors at all. I'm more than happy to install it on my iPad 2 in a couple of days.

 

[Chris Cook5]

I have an ipad 2 that I thought I would use more but I don't use it hardly at all. Why is apple still supporting ipad 2 & not 3gs..LOL

 

[M.Rizk]

@Chris because iPad 2 is used by almost all businesses, schools and colleges that utilize Apple products, and Apple doesn't want to disappoint them.

 

[qbnkelt]

This is good to hear. I've got an iPad 3 that I'm not ready to put away yet.


Sent from my AWESOME 64G gold iPhone 5s until my iPhone 6 128G Gold arrives

 

[RescueEMT911]

I think the supporting the 3gs is a tad different.. Figure the ipad 2 was released March 2011, and the Iphone 4s was released Sept 2011, and that is still being supported.. And for me it wasn't a big deal..I bought this Ipad 2 in good condition, nice battery life, for $100.00 from my neighbor who wasnt using it anymore..the only problem is now I have a nexus 7" tablet that I dont know which one to use..lol.. Hopefully the ios 8 on this ipad 2 is not to bad, because I know after tomorrow Apple will no longer be signing IOs 7.1.2 so there is no going back.

 

[Chris Cook5]

@Chris because iPad 2 is used by almost all businesses, schools and colleges that utilize Apple products, and Apple doesn't want to disappoint them.

so will apple probably support iOS 9..lol

 

[agarwal.apar]

so will apple probably support iOS 9..lol

High hopes

 

[M.Rizk]

so will apple probably support iOS 9..lol

I wouldn't be surprised if it happened!

 

[sau124]

Remember it is probably a slightly stripped down version of iOS 8 and I assume it will be the same for iOS 9 if Apple decides to support it.

The main reason is the customer satisfaction in allowing them to download apps and updates for specific apps so that you are able to get the best experience. On the other side, it also helps developers.

Android and fragmentation - Apple wants to avoid getting into that situation.

 

[M.Rizk]

Remember it is probably a slightly stripped down version of iOS 8 and I assume it will be the same for iOS 9 if Apple decides to support it.

The main reason is the customer satisfaction in allowing them to download apps and updates for specific apps so that you are able to get the best experience. On the other side, it also helps developers.

Android and fragmentation - Apple wants to avoid getting into that situation.

iPad 2 should support everything iOS 8 would offer but:
1. AirDrop
2. Continuity (Handing off documents from Mac, to your iPad)

 

[sau124]

iPad 2 should support everything iOS 8 would offer but:
1. AirDrop
2. Continuity (Handing off documents from Mac, to your iPad)

Exactly, stripped down version of iOS 8, right? Loose few features that the hardware cannot support.

 

[Highrisedrifter]

iPad 2 should support everything iOS 8 would offer but:
1. AirDrop
2. Continuity (Handing off documents from Mac, to your iPad)

We'll see later on today once i've got iOS 8 on my iPad 2 and iPhone 5s on whether Continuity works between the two.

 

[RescueEMT911]

Thanks everyone for the input everyone! So I am guessing everyone on here with an 'older' ipad 2 like mine will be upgrading to IOS 8 without hesitation?