Every time Apple releases something new it is all in the limelight and all for good reasons. And why not, it’s journey since four decades has been all compelling and influencing in the technology domain. As it has been all inventive and resourceful in its stints both in terms of software and hardware offerings, bringing in ingenious technical supplies to people and businesses all this while. And this feat jump to another level of accomplishment with the unveiling of the latest iOS 11, which is the freshest operating system version update from the tech giant.
Here, before we dig out details on iOS 11 and the features that surround it, we should take a glimpse of the curtain-raiser.
iOS 11 was unveiled by Apple at WWDC (Worldwide Developers Conference) 2017 in June, committing to a fine mark of enhancement and upgradation to its predecessor, iOS 10. Taking this further, the company continuously worked towards bringing in improved value to their operating system’s traits and features and revealed its progress in periodic reports.
Just a week ahead of its launch, it issued the Gold Master version of the iOS 11 Beta, in the 12-Sep Apple Event.
Now, as citedby the official sources, iOS 11 is all set to release on September 19, Tuesday around 10 A.M. PT.
Which devices are compatible with iOS 11?
The new line-up of devices lunched recently (iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus and iPhone X) are all iOS 11 ready. Here is the probable list of devices that’ll be able to update to iOS 11:
- iPhone 7
- iPhone 7 Plus
- iPhone 6s
- iPhone 6s Plus
- iPhone 6
- iPhone 6 Plus
- iPhone SE
- iPhone 5s
- iPad Pro 12.9-inch (2017)
- iPad Pro 12.9-inch (2015)
- iPad Pro 10.5-inch
- iPad Pro 9.7-inch
- iPad Air 2
- iPad Air
- iPad 5th Generation
- iPad 4th gen
- iPad mini 4
- iPad mini 3
- iPad mini 2
- iPod Touch 6th gen
Here’s the list of new features iOS 11 is coming up with:
The top new features that aim at adding new life to the Apple devices. This includes some major first-time entries, some feature improvements and a few clinical enhancements to the existing system resources.
- A new customizable Control Center
- Upgraded Screenshots and Screen recording
- Siri is now smarter and more personal
- Music with friends
- More useful Notes
- Better Storage Management and freeing-up of memory
- The new Do-Not-Disturb for Driving
- Quick Type Keyboard
- The hidden Dark Mode
- Stronger AR features
- Venmo-style Apple Pay Payments
Drastic Changes in iOS 11
You won’t find the drastic changes as such when you look at the interface at once. But as you spend some time with the functional environment you will notice these radical changes in the latest iOS version.
- The Notification Center has been swiped by the Lock Screen. So, Now, when you pull it down you get to see the Lock Screen with all new quirks added to it.
- iOS 11 ditches the Force Touch feature that you used with previous systems for quickly switching apps.
- With this update developers will get to work on different NFC options and it is no more restricted to just Apple Pay.
- It comes with an added layer of security. Now, if you attempt to look at notifications while your phone is locked it will ask you to authenticate first.
- With the screen locked, you can swipe the notifications to clear or open it without having to press the button.
- The new Lock Screen allows you an easy access to the Today section and the Camera app. As you just have to swipe it down first and then to its left or right, depending on your need.
- Apple TV joins the fun. The public beta of its TVOS 11 software is available to add more comfort and delights to your TV watching experience.
The nitty-gritties of iOS 11 you would love to know:
Here are some basic additions and alterations that will change the way you use and interact with your phone to accomplish different regular tasks.
- Subtle Tweaks to Messages have been introduced. Now you will see a new iMessage app drawer and more screen effects to make your messaging experience more delightful.
- You can also interact with Siri using text messages.
- Gain the control on keeping your location private from the apps on your phone, just when you wish to do so.
- You don’t have to remember your Wi-Fi password while allowing access to a friend, as you can now approve it directly on request.
- There’s an emergency SOS feature that calls for itself when you press the wake button five times back-to-back. Going a step ahead to add security it disables the Touch ID too.
- Get to add quick animations to a Live Photo in just a couple of taps.
- The iCloud Drive app is now replaced by the new Files app that allows you to easily keep all files in one place.
The Hidden Features:
Not all features were announced at the WWDC event in June. And these are the ones that are worth-knowing from the list of hidden iOS 11 features:
- Apple’s own Camera app will now feature its own QR-code scanner
- Animoji will be unique by user, so nobody else’s will show the exact amount of emotions that you do
- Now you can ‘Echo’ and ‘Spotlight’ your messages and ‘Mute’ them too
- Tap on the locked tablet’s screen with the stylus to automatically open the Notes app
- Now you can send hand-written emails using a virtual pencil
- It comes with AirPod-specific tap-based controls
- There’s a scanner in the notes application
- Get updates on which app is keeping a watch on you and your activities
- iOS 11 features a built-in screen-recorder and screen broadcasting features
These are the forward-looking updates and changes the new iOS 11 brings on board. With this, the Apple devices should have a lot of new plans to engage users and deliver great potential and immense new choices for users to interact and get benefited from. And as highly expected, this will make new ideas meet futuristic mobility trends, with the range of eminent system features it covers. Also, as anticipated by experts, this is going to launch a new phase of iOS offerings with the fine array of inventive application traits and superior execution roles by resourcefully collaborating with the latest Apple device line-up.