iOS 8: This brings the new family sharing function

Apple becomes family-friendly: iOS 8 and the new family sharing function make it possible to use iTunes purchases such as apps, songs or films on multiple accounts within the family. You can find out what else family approval can do in this article.

iOS 8 - This brings the new family sharing function:

• Thanks to the new family sharing function of iOS 8, up to six family members can now share iTunes purchases with each other without having to use a shared account.
• You can also centrally manage purchases, for example, of your children, approve them and link multiple accounts with a single credit card.
• Photos and appointments on your family calendar are easier to share and share with each other as of iOS 8.
• To take advantage of all of these features, simply set who belongs to your family on your iPhone or iPad, and from then on, all unlocked family members have free access to your iTunes purchases - apps, books, films or songs.
• A common photo stream allows all family members to share the latest picture experiences.
• All family members can add events to the calendar. Family memories are also practical so that no birthday will be forgotten.
• Last but not least, the iOS 8 family can also be located voluntarily if you want to automatically share your location with the others.
• Perhaps even better: Even a lost iPad or iPhone in the family can be tracked and found more easily when connected, because a warning tone is played even if the ringtone is deactivated.

Find out what the Tips app is for iOS 8 in our next CHIP practical tip.