Right now, Apples AirPlay media streaming requires an established WiFi network to fly. Thats fine when youre at home, but do you really want to ask for a friends hotspot password just to show vacation photos on their Apple TV? Mercifully, iOS 8 will let you skip that hassle. One of the many under the radar upgrades to the software is peer-to-peer AirPlay support — you can now share content to an AirPlay-capable device as long as you can make a direct connection.