iOS 8 Release Date: iOS 8 Gold Master Version Available Free to Public
The iOS 8 is scheduled for release in a few days, with Apple to make it available to the general public. For those who can't wait to try out the new operating system, there is a way to make it run on your iPhones and iPads for free.
The iOS 8 Golden Master version is a final build of the iOS 8 made available for developers a week before release and normally, one would have to pay $99 a year or $8 through a third-party to run the GM but some developer websites have already made it available and for free.
While the GM version of the iOS 8 was clearly made to be used by developers, it is the final code build of the operating system to be released and if anything, it's already safe for public consumption. However, since the official operating system is out in a few days, users can probably wait until the release.
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The iOS isn't compatible with all Apple devices, however, and can only be run on the iPhone 4S and higher, the iPod Touch 5th Generation, the iPad 2 and higher, the iPad Air, and all the iPad Minis.
Basically, the free version of the iOS 8 GM is only made possible by bypassing the developer's agreement. Still, it is meant for developer's hands only and installing a modified iOS 8 GM version may lead to serious repurcussions. Users with jailbroken Apple devices are strongly advised to not install the iOS 8 GM as it may cause serious problems.
For those who are itching to get their hands on the iOS 8 to try out its features, they may follow Best Techinfo's video on how to install the iOS 8 GM on their Apple devices.
