• When will the next version of iOS 11 be released? Implementation of augmented reality in the camera. Updated app store

    On Thursday, March 29, the Cupertino team released another major update for iOS, which has been tested since January 2018. Today iOS 11.3 is available to everyone. What's new?

    Added updated version of ARKit

    As expected, iOS 11.3 received improved support ARKit versions 1.5. For those unfamiliar, ARKit is a framework that allows developers to create augmented reality applications for the iPhone and iPad ().

    The new version of the framework has “learned” to better recognize the environment and can now place objects not only on horizontal, but also on vertical surfaces. This allows developers to “hang” interactive content, for example, on the walls of museums. Additionally, ARKit 1.5 allows apps to more accurately recognize unusually shaped surfaces, and also supports 1080p resolution ( previous version supported 720p) and auto focus.

    iPhone slowdown feature disabled

    According to Apple's recent admission, rumors that the company was deliberately . It's all about an outdated battery, and to solve the problem you just need to replace it. The Cupertino team publicly apologized to users and promised to reduce battery prices for all victims.

    Added Messages to iCloud feature

    During the presentation of iOS 11 at the Apple developer conference WWDC last summer, one of the key innovations was named "Messages in iCloud". However, until now it was missing from the operating system. More precisely, it was in the very first beta versions, but it never managed to get into the final build. Now, it seems, Apple has finally decided to keep its word.

    In iOS 11.3, the long-awaited feature can be enabled along the way Settings → Apple ID → iCloud → “Messages”.

    With its help, photos and other files attached to messages will be automatically saved to the cloud. This way you can free up precious space on your iPhone and iPad (), which, as you know, is always in short supply. Plus, all messages will be synced across your devices. When on two-factor authentication function "Messages in iCloud" is activated automatically.

    Innovations in the interface

    In iOS 11.3, the animation when opening applications has been accelerated, and the animation in the application switching menu has become lightning fast.

    Added new Animoji for iPhone X

    If the animated faces available in iPhone X weren’t enough for you, we hasten to please you – four more Animoji have appeared in iOS 11.3. Now in addition to the previous twelve animated characters iPhone owners X can also use the image of a dragon, skull, bear and lion.

    When an iPhone X user will install paid application from App Store or pay for something through Apple Pay, iOS 11.3 will display a notification asking you to confirm the operation by double-clicking the side button.

    Added HomeKit software check

    The new version of the Apple OS now supports HomeKit software authentication. App developers will now be able to add HomeKit support to many smart home devices.

    Changes to Game Center

    With the release of iOS 11.3, you can now manage your friends list in Game Center. More precisely, from now on you can delete individual friends, and not all at once, as before.

    How to install iOS 11.3

    The iOS 11.3 update is traditionally available in iPhone Settings and iPad along the way Basic → Software update. In addition, you can install the firmware via iTunes app on your computer, having previously downloaded the IPSW update file in our special section ().

    iOS 11 - the latest mobile operating system Apple has become the most important update for the iPhone and iPad. The official release date for iOS 11 is September 19, 2017. The official announcement of iOS 11 took place at the WWDC 2017 developer conference.

    Major system updates mainly focused on the iPad: the dock was modified, and useful functions such as Drag&Drop appeared. In addition, there was a significant update to the Control Center, which became more convenient and minimalistic.

    Siri also received improvements in iOS 11. Apple continues to work not only on training its voice assistant, but also on its attractiveness. iOS 11 will support all devices that were able to install iOS 10, except iPhone 5/5c and iPad 4.

    iOS 11 release date

    The final version of iOS 11 will be available simultaneously worldwide on September 19. In Ukraine, iOS will be released around 20:00, but some users will have the opportunity to download the operating system later, within a few hours. Before September 20, you are most likely to receive a message that the update is ready for download.

    If you receive a message about upgrading to iOS 11 on time, be prepared to wait - millions of people around the world will be trying to do the same at the same time as you, so the download may take a long time. The update to iOS 11 weighs about 2 GB, and the servers will likely be overloaded.

    iOS 11 design

    There was no major update to the design of the operating system. Only some elements of the iOS 11 interface have changed. In iOS 11, Apple designers switched to using more bold fonts, in particular in the headlines.

    Some applications, such as Phone and Calculator, have received much more noticeable improvements, which can even be called a full-fledged redesign. But the Calendar and Reminders programs remained unchanged.

    iOS 11: how the design has changed

    iOS 11 Control Center

    The updated Control Center in iOS 11 is a single screen, instead of the three separate ones offered in iOS 10. However, there has been no return to the days of iOS 9 - the Control Center has received a completely new look with round-shaped icons. The updated default menu includes two sections for regulating network options, music controls, sliders for changing volume and brightness, as well as several small buttons for locking rotation, and controlling the Do Not Disturb function.

    Apple finally took pity on its users and gave them the ability to customize Control Center. Now you can install the necessary functions and applications, which will certainly make using iPhone and the iPad is much more convenient.

    Now the Control Center takes up the entire screen area. Thanks to this, the updated menu provides access to a noticeably wider range of functions, and users have the right to choose which ones to access.

    A special section has appeared in the iOS 11 settings in which users can add various elements to the Control Center. You can add options:
    - flashlight
    - timer
    - calculator
    - camera
    - universal access
    - alarm
    - Apple TV control
    - do not disturb while driving
    - guide access
    - "Home" application
    - low power consumption mode
    - magnifying glass
    - notes
    - screen recording
    - stopwatch
    - text size
    - audio notes
    - Wallet app

    Also, expanded 3D Touch gestures have appeared in the Control Center. With increased pressure on most icons, the user will receive additional options. For example, if you press hard on the Music program icon, not only playback controls will appear on the screen, but also information about the composition.

    "Control Center" in iOS 11

    On iPad new"Control Center" looks different. It appears on the right side of the screen in both landscape and portrait orientation. Left side occupy thumbnails of running applications. "Center" itself on the iPad is exactly the same as on the iPhone. Menu items can be changed to suit your own needs, and if you hold for a long time, additional options appear.

    iMessage and Apple Pay

    In iOS 10, Apple introduced apps for Messages and even a separate App Store for iMessage. With iOS 11, the company decided to give users more convenient access to these features. Messages in iOS 11 introduces quick access to stickers, emoji, apps, and games that can be used by iMessage.

    All you have to do to access them is swipe your finger across the program's pop-up panel, and necessary additions iMessage will appear in front of you.

    In addition, iMessage in iOS 11 now has the ability to send payments between messenger users. Using special application Apple Pay, iPhone and iPad owners can transfer money to each other using proprietary payment system Apple. The money you receive is stored on your new Apple Pay Cash card, which doesn't appear in the Wallet app.

    Important! Money transfers as part of the contactless payment service Apple Pay will become inaccessible to users immediately after the release of iOS 11. The release of this function will occur later with the release of one of scheduled updates operating system, probably iOS 11.1. In addition, the function will first work only in the United States.

    Live Photos

    Apple is not losing hope of making Live Photos popular among all its users. iOS 11 introduces three new effects for Live Photos.

    Ring roller

    Pendulum effect (the photo will play back and forth)

    Long exposure

    Camera

    The iPhone Camera app in iOS 11 has new filters that Apple calls "pro-grade." Thanks to them, skin tone in photographs will become more realistic, and portraits will be as expressive as possible.

    Changes to the Camera app in iOS 11

    Portrait mode has been significantly improved in iOS 11. In particular, image quality has been increased, low light output has been improved, and the mode itself has received support optical stabilization images. In addition, in portrait mode the flash started and appeared HDR support for better lighting.

    New HEIF and HEVC formats

    In iOS 11, Apple switched to new photo and video formats – HEIF and HEIC, respectively. Main feature These formats have improved compression. Multimedia is compressed up to two times without losing quality. This means that photos and videos taken on iPhone camera or iPad, will take up half as much space in memory and iCloud cloud storage.

    New photo and video formats in iOS 11

    App Store

    Shop Apps The Store has been completely redesigned. Despite the redesign, the main changes to the App Store in iOS 11 are contained within. After the update, the App Store greets users with five tabs:
    - Today,
    - games,
    - applications,
    - update,
    - search.

    The Today tab contains today's most relevant content, as determined by App Store editors. Also on this tab regularly appear various applications With detailed descriptions, collections and even articles in which developers often describe the process of creating their applications and games.

    The main technical upgrade of the store Apple applications has become an improved search. Searching in the App Store has become much easier - the “smart” mechanism prompts very accurately, and also provides links to relevant articles, tips and tricks, and selections upon request.

    Siri in iOS 11

    Branded voice Apple Assistant– Siri – updated with more realistic female and male voices, which are much more similar to human ones. According to Apple executives, the new Siri voices were created using deep learning, which made it possible to achieve better pronunciation and a more expressive voice.

    Siri's biggest innovation in iOS 11 is subtle. The voice assistant can learn on its own, and it learns directly on the device, without sending user data anywhere. Thanks to machine learning, Siri will be able to learn more about the user's interests, which will enable it to make better recommendations.

    What's New in Siri in iOS 11

    In iOS 11, users can ask Siri to translate text from English to Chinese, French, German, Italian and Spanish. Support for other languages ​​will be implemented in the coming months.

    In addition, Siri has learned to form an understanding of users’ musical tastes. Based on this information voice assistant may suggest relevant music from Apple Music.

    Siri in iOS 11 gained support for the Notes application (creating notes, task lists and reminders), remote banking program for bank transfers and accounts, as well as applications that reflect QR codes.

    iCloud Drive

    Disappeared in iOS 11 iCloud app Drive - in its place is a completely new Files application, which is similar to the Finder on Mac. "Files" offers access to all files that are stored locally on the iPhone or iPad, data from the cloud iCloud storage, content from applications, as well as all files and folders from third-party cloud services such as Dropbox, Box, OneDrive, Google Drive and others.

    AR Kit

    Augmented reality is another one new Apple. Using the iPhone camera, you can add non-existent objects to the screen, thus blurring the line between virtual and real. The company invites developers to try all this today, using a special API AR Kit - the world's largest augmented reality tool.

    Compatible devices with iOS 11

    Compatible devices with iOS 11

    The iOS 11 operating system certainly raises some questions. But, what else, this is a test build. No one can forbid expressing their dissatisfaction, but you shouldn’t make a dirge for this version out of a couple of little things. Things may well change before release.

    And it’s much more interesting to look at the advantages and get acquainted with the new cool features of this system in order to have a deeper understanding of the side of the issue, and not just about the flaws that caught your eye first.

    What's new in iOS 11

    Let's start with the fact that Apple has done a lot of work to make owners of 16 GB devices feel more free.

    Automatically uninstall apps

    Automatic removal applications in iOS 11 to save space

    Starting from the fact that in iTunes settings and the App Store, you can allow the system to automatically download applications that are launched very rarely.

    If necessary, they can be reinstalled, but the trick is that all files and data will remain in their places. That is, the application will disappear for a while. Thereby freeing up space on the device, but if desired, it can be returned in its original form.

    Document and QR code scanner with standard camera

    The standard iOS camera can now scan documents in notes. It works for now, it’s a bit crude, but even now you can use it.


    Also in the usual application you can recognize QR codes. In addition, the Files application will soon be able to contain other cloud storage services.


    This will give:

    • quick access to all files from the clouds in one place
    • will free you from the need to keep applications for each storage separately on the device.

    Compress videos and photos in half without losing quality

    All the videos and photos that you take on your iPhone will take up space and therefore weigh half as much. This may be due to the codec, although it can be changed in the settings.


    The difference is that the feature is not compatible with all other devices, so there are options to automatically transfer photos and videos in a compatible format. This is done in the camera settings.

    Improved screenshot system

    The screenshot can now be opened, edited and sent wherever you need it immediately after you took it. If such an opportunity turns out to be inconvenient, because it is an unnecessary movement, then no.


    It’s enough just not to touch it in the lower left corner and after a few seconds it will fly into the album itself.

    Switching music tracks using AirPods

    The next feature will greatly delight owners of AirPods headphones, but for those who don’t have them, it will give them another reason to buy such a headset.


    In general, in addition to Play and Pause, you can now reassign the function to switch tracks forward and backward. The peculiarity is that for each earphone you can set a command separately.

    Authorization keys in third-party applications


    Data from your keychain will be offered for completion. To be fair, I want to say that recently such an option appeared in the new Anroid.

    Smart Color Inversion Mode

    Or the so-called black one, dark theme. If in standard applications is still not bad (some elements remain the same color), then in third party applications This is still an ordinary inversion, which is understandably completely inconvenient.


    Is it worth upgrading now?

    To update or not? Of course not! This is the first beta with all that it implies: a crude system, a lot of bugs, crashing applications, fast discharge batteries and many other problems.

    But what we can advise is to sit down in the evening and do backup copy on iOS 10 and download iOS 11. Click, personally try all the innovations, and then roll back to iOS 10. This recommendation is universal for all devices.

    iOS 11 release date, supported devices

    Video review

    Advice! Most common problems iOS 11 problems and solutions are described in.

    Design

    Before the official announcement of the iOS 11 update, there was a lot of speculation that Apple would seriously update the appearance of its mobile operating system. Unfortunately, a truly large-scale update did not happen. However, some elements of the iOS 11 interface have changed.

    In iOS 11, Apple designers have moved to bolder fonts, particularly in headings. In almost all standard apps, the fonts have become darker and bolder, in the style of the iOS 10 version of the Music app.

    Some applications, such as Phone and Calculator, have received much more noticeable improvements, which can even be called a full-fledged redesign.

    It is noteworthy that many applications, for example, “Calendar” and “Reminders” remained completely unchanged.

    Control room

    iOS 11 has completely reimagined Control Center. The updated Control Center in iOS 11 is a single screen, instead of three separate ones offered in iOS 10. However, there was no return to the days of iOS 9 - the Control Center received a completely new look with round-shaped icons. The updated default menu includes two sections for adjusting network options, music controls, sliders for changing volume and brightness, as well as several small buttons for locking rotation, controlling Do Not Disturb and other settings.

    In iOS 11, Control Center can be customized! Apple finally took pity on users and gave them this opportunity. In Control Center you can now install the necessary functions and applications, which will certainly make using your iPhone and iPad much more convenient.

    Previously, the Control Center began to occupy only a small part of the screen when calling, but now it is located over its entire area. Thanks to this, the updated menu provides access to a noticeably wider range of functions, and users have the right to choose which ones.

    In the settings of the iOS 11 update, a special section has appeared in which users can add various elements to the Control Center. You can add the following options:

    • Flashlight
    • Timer
    • Calculator
    • Camera
    • Universal Access
    • Alarm
    • Control Apple TV
    • "Do not disturb the driver"
    • Guided Access
    • Home app
    • Low Power Mode
    • Notes
    • Screen Recording
    • Stopwatch
    • Text size
    • Voice notes
    • Wallet app

    Along with new personalization settings, expanded 3D Touch gestures have appeared in the new Control Center. By pressing harder on most icons in the Control Center, the user will receive additional options. For example, by pressing hard on the Music application icon, not only playback controls will appear on the screen, but also information about the song being played, as well as auxiliary parameters.

    When you hold down the flashlight icon, you can increase or decrease the light intensity.

    When you hold down the brightness control icon, there is a convenient adjustment scale and a Night Shift button.

    When you hold down the Notes application icon, you have the option to create a new note, list, photo, or sketch. And so on.

    On iPad, the new Control Center looks different. It appears on the right side of the screen in both landscape and portrait orientation. The left side is occupied by thumbnails of running applications. The Control Center itself on the iPad is exactly the same as on the iPhone. Menu items can be changed to suit your own needs, and if you hold for a long time, additional options appear.

    The control center on iPad is located on the same screen with an updated menu for switching between applications. The latter is located to the left of the Control Center in the form of thumbnails of all open applications. The combined menu is called up by swiping from the very bottom of the screen, or by double-clicking the “Home” button.

    Note that in the first beta versions of iOS 11, in the updated multitasking menu on the iPad, it was suggested to close applications by clicking on the small cross in the corner of the thumbnail. This was completely inconvenient, which, fortunately, Apple noticed, offering the most pleasant and intuitive way to close applications.

    Lock screen

    IN iOS update 11, the lock screen has actually been merged with the Notification Center. In its basic state, the lock screen only shows the time and date, but swiping up opens a list of missed notifications. An identical list is presented in the Notification Center, which, as before, can be opened from anywhere in the operating system by swiping down from the very top of the screen.

    In iOS 11, the lock screen has two additional pages. Swiping right on the main screen opens a page with widgets, swiping left opens the camera. In this regard, the screen iOS locks 11 is no different from the version from iOS 10.

    iMessage and Apple Pay

    In iOS 10, Apple introduced apps for Messages and even a separate App Store for iMessage. With iOS 11, the company decided to give users more convenient access to these features. Messages in iOS 11 introduces quick access to stickers, emoji, apps, and games that can be used by iMessage. All you have to do to access them is slide your fingers across the pop-up app bar and the iMessage add-ons you need will appear in front of you.

    And this little strip changes absolutely everything. If previously, to send a banal sticker you had to first go to the App Store menu, now selecting and transferring them takes a split second. You can also transfer more useful content, for example, location from Maps, tracks from Apple Music, etc. Thousands of apps from the App Store support iMessage extensions.

    In addition, iMessage in the iOS 11 update introduced the ability to send payments between messenger users. Using the special Apple Pay application, iPhone and iPad owners can transfer money to each other using Apple's proprietary payment system. The money received is stored on the new payment card Apple Pay Cash not showing up in the Wallet app. However, it is full-fledged - you can use it for purchases through Apple Pay, or transfer money from it to a bank account.

    It is important to note that the feature of sending money via iMessage will not be available for use in any country in the world when iOS 11 is released. Take advantage new opportunity iMessage in iOS 11 will only be possible after the release of one of the next iOS 11 updates, probably iOS 11.1. Apple itself announced this literally one day before the release. final version iOS 11. We also emphasize that the function will initially work only in the USA.

    However, support for Apple Pay Cash cards will appear in Russia. This is expected to happen during 2018. Apple Support Pay Cash will be available on all Apple Pay compatible devices: iPhone SE, iPhone 6 or newer models, all iPad Pro, fifth generation iPad, iPad Air 2, iPad mini 3 or newer models and Apple Watch. Transferring money between iMessage users will not be subject to commission, but when withdrawing money, users will have to pay a commission of 3% of the transfer amount.

    Important! This function was presented at WWDC 2017 and appeared in the first beta versions of iOS 11, but was later removed from the system. There will be no iOS 11 in the final version. It is expected that Apple will bring it back in future updates. Next new feature- “Messages in iCloud”, which allows you to store all your iMessages in the iCloud cloud storage. Messages will be synced across all your devices under one account iCloud recording. An excellent bonus of this storage method is the freeing up of space in iPhone memory and iPad, since correspondence and attachments will be stored in the cloud.

    The latest addition to iMessage in iOS 11 are two new full-screen effects - Echo and Spotlight.

    "Echo"

    "Spotlight"

    Live Photos

    Apple is not losing hope of making Live Photos popular among all its users. iOS 11 introduces three new effects for Live Photos:

    • Looped videos - a “live” photo will turn into a funny looped video.

    • “Pendulum” effect - the photo will be played back and forth.

    • Long exposure - will allow you to achieve the effect of a long exposure, like on SLR cameras.

    In addition, “live” photos in iOS 11 can be cropped, choose a different key shot for them, or turn off the sound when playing a Live Photo.

    Camera

    The iPhone Camera app in iOS 11 has new filters that Apple calls "pro-grade." Thanks to them, skin tone in photographs will become more realistic, and portraits will be as expressive as possible. There are nine redesigned filters optimized for natural skin tones.

    Portrait mode has been significantly improved in iOS 11. In particular, image quality has been increased, low light output has been improved, and the mode itself has received support for optical image stabilization. In addition, the flash worked in portrait mode and HDR support appeared for even better lighting.

    The Camera app also has the ability to scan QR codes. To scan, just point the camera at the QR code and it will be recognized immediately. After successful recognition, iOS will offer a method for further use of the content encrypted in the QR code. For example, if a phone number is found in the code, the system will offer to call it, and if the link is to a website, then open it in Safari.

    New HEIF and HEVC formats

    With the iOS 11 update, Apple switched to new photo and video formats - HEIF and HEIC, respectively. The main feature of these formats is improved compression. Media files are compressed up to two times without losing quality. This means that photos and videos taken with an iPhone or iPad camera will take up half as much space in memory and iCloud cloud storage.

    It is important to note that media files in the new formats are compatible with devices that do not support them. When you send or transfer photos and videos to HEIF formats and HEIC, they are automatically recoded into readable formats for viewing on any device. Thanks to this, the situation with Live Photos, which cannot be viewed anywhere except the latest iPhone and Mac models, will not happen again.

    Which Apple devices support HEIF and HEVC formats

    HEIF encoding support

    • , iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus, 10.5-inch iPad Pro, 12.9-inch iPad Pro second generation.

    HEIF shooting support

    • iPhone X, iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus, 10.5-inch iPad Pro, 12.9-inch iPad Pro 2nd generation.

    HEIF decoding support

    • Hardware decoding: iPhone 6s, iPhone 6s Plus, iPhone SE, iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus, iPhone X, iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, 5th generation iPad, iPad (2017), 12.9-inch iPad Pro (1st and 2nd generation), 9.7-inch iPad Pro, 10.5-inch iPad Pro.
    • Software decoding: All iOS devices supporting iOS 11.

    HEVC encoding support

    HEVC shooting support

    • 8-bit hardware encoding: iPhone X, iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus, 10.5-inch iPad Pro, 12.9-inch iPad Pro 2nd generation.

    HEVC decoding support

    • 8- and 10-bit hardware encoding: iPhone 6s, iPhone 6s Plus, iPhone SE, iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus, iPhone X, iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, iPad 5th generation, iPad (2017), 12.9-inch iPad Pro (first and second generation), 9.7-inch iPad Pro, 10.5-inch iPad Pro.
    • 8- and 10-bit software encoding: all iOS devices.

    In short, the ability to shoot and store media files in HEIF and HEVC formats is available on iPhone X, iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus, 10.5-inch iPad Pro, 12.9-inch iPad Pro generation and newer devices.

    Photo

    Face recognition in photos in iOS 11, like many other data, is now synchronized with other devices. This means you only have to tell Photos once about the person in your photo, and the updated system will then sync that information across all your devices. In addition, the selection of photos for the “People” album has become more accurate.

    The Photos app now supports GIF animations. They play when clicked and are automatically collected into new album"Animated".

    The number of types of “Memories” (automatically created thematic collections of photos and videos) in iOS 11 has been significantly increased. The system creates memories based on weddings, sporting events, pictures of pets, etc.

    Technically, Memories has also been improved. In iOS 11 they adapt content for portrait and landscape orientation.

    App Store

    The App Store has been completely redesigned. So completely that even the app icon has been changed for the first time since the App Store launched nine years ago.

    However, the main changes in the App Store in iOS 11 are contained inside. After the update, the App Store greets users with five tabs:

    • Today,
    • Games,
    • Applications,
    • Updates,
    • Search.

    The Today tab contains today's most relevant content, as determined by App Store editors. Here, the “Game of the Day” and “App of the Day” sections are updated daily, which, again, are carefully selected by Apple employees.

    In addition to these sections, various applications with detailed descriptions, collections and even articles regularly appear on the “Today” tab, in which developers most often describe the process of creating their applications and games.

    The “Games” and “Applications” tabs, as the names suggest, are dedicated to games and applications from the App Store. Apple decided to separate games and applications into separate tabs in order to give users the opportunity to find exactly what they are looking for in the most convenient way. So, if you are not at all interested in games in the App Store, in the updated App Store they will flash before your eyes only on the “Today” tab, in very limited quantities.

    Directly on the pages of applications and games in new App Store features more video previews, Editors' Choice stickers, and easy access to user ratings and in-app purchase information.

    The App Store in iOS 11 has improved not only externally. The main technical upgrade to the Apple app store was improved search. Searching in the App Store has become much easier - the “smart” mechanism prompts very accurately, and also provides links to relevant articles, tips and tricks, and selections.

    Siri

    Siri improves with each new version of iOS, and iOS 11 is no exception in this regard. Apple's proprietary voice assistant has been updated with more realistic female and male voices that are much more similar to human ones. According to Apple executives, the new Siri voices were created using deep learning to achieve better pronunciation and a more expressive voice.

    The main innovation of Siri in iOS 11 is invisible. The voice assistant has become self-learning, and it learns directly on the device, without sending user data anywhere. Thanks to machine learning, Siri will be able to learn more about the user's interests, which will enable it to make better recommendations.

    Another important improvement to Siri is that the user information stored by the assistant is automatically synchronized with all devices that are authorized under the same account. Apple recording ID. This means Siri will get to know you just fine on your iPhone, iPad, or Mac.

    In iOS 11, users can ask Siri to translate text from English to Chinese, French, German, Italian and Spanish. Support for other languages ​​will be implemented in the coming months. Apple representatives did not specify whether Siri will support translation into Russian or from Russian.

    In addition, Siri has learned to form an understanding of users’ musical tastes. Based on this information, the voice assistant can suggest suitable music from Apple Music. When listening to songs from music service Siri can also answer various small questions related to music, such as “Tell me who the drummer of this band is?”

    IN Siri settings An option has appeared that allows you to contact the voice assistant using text commands. You can enable the option in the “Settings” → “General” → “Accessibility” → Siri → “Text input for Siri” menu.

    Siri in iOS 11 gained support for the Notes application (creating notes, task lists and reminders), remote banking applications for bank transfers and accounts, as well as applications that display QR codes.

    And finally, Apple has given third-party developers access to the SiriKit API, allowing them to fully integrate voice assistant into your applications.

    Files

    In iOS 11, the iCloud Drive app has disappeared and is replaced by a completely new Files app, which is similar to the Finder on Mac. Files offers access to all files stored locally on your iPhone or iPad, data from cloud storage iCloud, content from apps, and all files and folders from third-party cloud services such as Dropbox, Box, OneDrive, Google Drive and others.

    User data is very well organized in the Files app, providing quick access to all content stored on your iOS device. Like Finder on the Mac, the Files app lets you search through files, has a section to view all your recently retrieved files, subfolders, and the ability to add files to your favorites.

    Third-party developers may support Files in their applications. Files-enabled apps appear in side menu standard file utility, making it much easier to transfer documents, photos, videos and other content between them.

    iPad Features

    As Apple itself says, iOS 11 is a “giant leap for iPad.” And you can’t challenge this statement even if you try hard. iOS 11 greatly enhances the functionality of Apple tablets.

    iPad tablets iOS control 11 will become even more like Mac computers. This is largely due to the new Dock panel, which can accommodate significantly more applications (up to 15). The updated Dock panel is available on any screen in iOS 11. The panel is “smart” - as you use it, the most frequently used applications, as well as those that were recently launched on your iPhone or Mac, will appear on its right side.

    The Dock panel will help open up multitasking. Any additional application on an iPad running iOS 11 you can open it directly from the Dock in Split View and Slide Over modes. The redesigned menu for switching between applications, again “smart,” will remember your preferences and allow you to quickly return to familiar combinations, for example, a text editor and browser.

    The drag and drop function completes the picture. iPad users with installed iOS 11 will be able to transfer text, files and photos from one app to another in the most intuitive gesture.

    A prime example of the basic use of the drag-and-drop feature is the ability that has emerged from the already running application bring up the Dock panel, from which you can drag a new application directly onto the screen. So simple action You can open two apps on the same screen in Split View mode, or place a new app on the right side of the screen thanks to Slide Over mode. There are many advanced ways to use the drag-and-drop feature. For example, you can drag text, images, links, and other content from a web page in Safari to any other application.

    Apple Pencil

    Apple decided not to stop at the numerous improvements listed above in iOS 11 for iPad. With the advent of iOS 11, the Apple Pencil stylus has become a more versatile tool. Pencil has learned to make quick marks on PDFs and screenshots, create notes directly on the lock screen, and draw in apps like Notes and Mail.

    Notes

    The Notes app in iOS 11 now includes a document scanning feature. She's in automatic mode identifies and scans a document, trims any unnecessary edges, eliminates glare and corrects irregularities.

    QuickType keyboard

    The standard QuickType keyboard in iOS 11 now supports one-handed mode. To activate the mode, you just need to hold down the globe or emoji button, after which the keys will move slightly to the right, which makes it convenient to type text with one hand. Note that the mode only works on iPhone models with large displays(from 4.7 inches).

    Version standard keyboard for iPad in iOS 11 received a small but very pleasant improvement. Symbols, numbers, letters and punctuation marks are now located on one keyboard. Thanks to this, users will be able to forget about the need to constantly switch between layouts. In iOS 11, to select the desired character, just swipe down on a key.

    The latest innovation of the QuickType keyboard will definitely please residents of some CIS countries. iOS 11 adds new layouts for Armenian, Azerbaijani, Belarusian, Georgian, Irish, Kannada, Malayalam, Maori, Oriya, Swahili and Welsh.

    "Do not disturb the driver"

    iOS 11 introduces a new feature - Do Not Disturb the Driver. It silences all incoming notifications on the iPhone while the user is driving. At active mode iPhone screen always remains dark, which eliminates all chances of being distracted by it while driving. To activate a feature, you must first add it to Control Center. Do Not Disturb Driver mode can also be turned on automatically, provided that the iPhone has the ability to connect to the car system via Bluetooth.

    Apple fans are rejoicing with joy, and not without reason, because the release of the iOS 11 operating system is just around the corner, which promises dramatic changes and long-awaited innovations. It is already known from reliable sources that the release date is planned for June 2017. After three weeks, a beta version will appear for users, and the final release will be released in September 2017.

    The presentation will be held near the company's headquarters in Cupertino.

    Top most anticipated features

    The beloved iOS operating system is updated and optimized annually, which tirelessly pleases its users, but unfortunately, the significant changes that customers have been expecting for several years have not happened. There are huge hopes for iOS 11, because this version can become revolutionary, combining the most desirable features and colorful design.

    New topic

    Perhaps the most anticipated innovation is the black design theme. iPhone owners have been waiting for a feature like this since iOS 9, but each new release has not lived up to expectations. Apparently due to the fact that the developers will try to implement it into an innovative operating system, and not for some simple updates. This design would be perfect for a black iPhone 7. Standard white background"slightly" boring, because every new model phones, repeats the design and design of the previous one. Whether it's elegant, strict tones.

    Additionally, the black theme can significantly reduce battery consumption, which is a worthy benefit. Perhaps they finally decided to listen to millions of users?!

    Implementation of multi-window mode

    This feature has been available on Android for a long time, but Apple developers made the Split Screen feature only for iPad. It’s hard to disagree that this mode is quite popular and easy to use. Agree, it is much more convenient to work when two necessary programs are running simultaneously and are in front of your eyes?! So why not provide the iPhone with this capability? In general, we are looking forward to it.

    New unlock system

    A face recognition system would be an excellent solution, as it would speed up the unlocking process several times. This is especially true in the cold season or if you need to unlock the phone with wet hands.

    One-handed operation

    One-handed control mode will become useful addition, especially for those who may be distracted by their smartphone while driving.

    Ability to restore system without iTunes

    All iOS devices still remain tied to the computer for this very reason. Reliable sources say that a recovery mode is being developed in which iTunes will no longer be needed.

    Optimizing Apple Maps

    It would be nice to be able to create a route around the city, select a suitable vehicle, see the schedule and pattern of their movement, as well as the ability to navigate inside buildings.

    The evolution of Siri

    Absolutely everyone who from time to time resorts to the help of their personal assistant would like a significant leap in their functional development. It is observed in every new version, but rather weak. The advanced voice assistant will have elements artificial intelligence, which cannot but rejoice.

    It would be nice to introduce a more realistic voice and an expanded range of capabilities. An excellent improvement would be to work with Siri without an Internet connection.

    Control Center Optimization

    For some reason, it’s terribly inconvenient on an iPhone. Airplane mode, which is rarely used, comes first. It would be much more logical to provide users with the opportunity self-configuration the necessary buttons.

    Volume indicator

    Such minor issues as increasing/decreasing the volume, which pop up half the screen, seem global. It would not be superfluous to add a separate volume control for the alarm clock. Let's hope that version 11 doesn't let us down.

    What are the creators preparing for us?

    • Judging by rumors, Apple has purchased a large batch of OLED displays to create a new interface.

    • An improvement to the camera that will support augmented reality may appear with the iPhone 8. It will be able to combine two-dimensional images with information about 3D space. The process will be to analyze the objects that will be in the view and immediately display their name and description. Now this is not just an application, but a real guide that will be indispensable on any trip. The cameras will also have an upgraded facial recognition feature.
    • FaceTime video calls will become group calls.
    • iOS 11 will completely abandon 32-bit applications, as they slow down iPhones. For better or worse, about 187 thousand applications will no longer work on a smartphone, which equals 8%.
    • Designers created for ConceptsiPhone new design topics. Effective arrangement of icons in the form of a dial with the ability to pulsate when scrolling. The control center will become round and will have a positive effect on the appearance.

    • Extension functionality Apple Music lets you play music and videos right where you left off on other Apple devices.
    • In addition to all of the above, the developers promise to take care to eliminate bugs.

    What needs to be fixed

    • Unchanging icons have long become a relic of the past. It's high time to "revive" them.
    • There is no blocking of access to programs and this is sad, because Touch ID has been successfully implemented.
    • Ability to clear cache. A strange flaw, because in order for the cache to be cleared, you need to completely delete the application, download and install it again, and then log in account. Well, isn't it a mockery?
    • Why is it still not possible to move icons at will?
    • Where did the last dialed numbers widget go?
    • A device of this cost simply must support GIF images, and the camera must support RAW format.
    • Users are looking forward to expanding the storage capacity in iCloud, because 5 GB of cloud is catastrophically small, even for creating backups.
    • It's high time to create a separate operating system for the iPad.
    • Energy optimization. The speed of operation is really pleasing, but the battery charge is not enough even for a day of work. This presents significant difficulties, since charging a smartphone while on the go is problematic.

    Who can update?

    This question worries all Apple owners, because devices and updates for them come out at the speed of light, and you want to keep up with the times. However, iOS 11 will not be available to everyone. Naturally, latest models, such as iPhone 5S and higher will be able to update and “fly” without interruption.

    But 4 has long become a relic of the past, so it is better to abandon attempts to modernize the old man, otherwise resuscitation will be impossible. Even based on the considerations that even version 10 took it out of the game a long time ago.

    New iPhones with modern hardware still have a long way to go, as they have 64-bit processors.

    For the iPad mini, iPad 2 and 3rd generation, the road is also closed, since they did not reach the top ten, but the iPad mini 2 Retina display will most likely cope. Also considered a fresh device iPod Touch 6 gen, unlike its predecessor. Therefore, their owners are very lucky, don’t miss the moment!

    Trial versions for users

    Within two to three weeks after the official presentation, numerous beta versions will be released throughout the summer in order to test and evaluate the new development. It will be available not only to developers, but also to regular users. Well home screen it will be possible to decorate with new dynamic wallpapers, which will become available after the presentation.

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