New camera features ios 11. Manage iCloud Photo library sync. Augmented reality AR
Where Apple CEO Tim Cook spoke about the innovations and tricks of the new iOS 11. Let's briefly talk about the most interesting ones.
The voice assistant update brings support for translating phrases into multiple languages, including English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, and Chinese. The feature is still in beta. Thanks to machine learning Siri voice began to sound more natural.
Siri has learned to answer follow-up questions - this is something that has long been able Google assistant... That is, the voice assistant can now handle more complex multi-level questions. The new Intelligence feature allows Siri to tailor content based on the user's interests. It can be both news and current affairs and tasks. According to the developers, Siri learns, the data is synchronized with others Apple devices, but remain private, accessible only to the user.
Multi-window mode on iPhone in IOS 11
Any Android 7.0 Nougat smartphone supports split-screen, while Apple has made Split Screen unique to the iPad. The iPhone has enough RAM powerful processor, big screen, therefore, absolutely nothing prevents the introduction of multi-window mode on smartphones.
No support for 32-bit applications on IOS 11
Apple began producing 64-bit gadgets three years ago, but the advantage of the new processor architecture is only relevant if the developers support it. software... At the beginning of 2015, the Cupertinos obliged the software creators to switch to 64 bits. To nudge developers, Apple added in iOS 10.1 a special slowdown warning that appears when launching 32-bit programs. In iOS 11, the company intends to completely remove support for applications written under 32 bits.
iMessage
The first and perhaps the most significant change in the current update is the syncing of messages in iMessage between the iOS and macOS platforms. Now, if you delete messages on iPhone or iPad, the changes will affect the Mac too. Synchronization is carried out thanks to the iCloud cloud platform.
In addition, iMessage has received integration with the Apple Pay service, which allows you to send and receive payments between users. Transfers will be made at special card Apple Pay Cash Card, where the user's funds are stored. Card-to-card transfers are supported on iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch. In the future, money can be transferred to an account in any bank.
Control Center, Lock Screen, Maps, App Store and more
In iOS 11, Apple completely redesigned the control panel and changed the interface of the lock screen, which now contains the most important ones system settings and applications.
App Store is also getting its biggest update ever. Games and apps are now split into two separate categories. The "Today" tab has appeared, which contains the most significant releases.
Other iOS 11 changes include support for augmented reality (AR) and H.265 video codec, screen recording, one-handed text editing mode, live photos in FaceTime, automatic import of passwords in apps, AirPlay 2, new social features in Apple Music and other.
FaceTime group video calls
In the new mobile OS, Apple plans to introduce the function of group video calls for the service FaceTime video calling... At the moment this service iPhone users and iPad is not available, Cupertino plans to expand the capabilities of the branded service with the release of iOS 11.
Group video calls should appear on FaceTime 7 years after the launch of the service. Now free VoIP calls to anywhere in the world have become commonplace, but for 2010 it was a real revelation. The new FaceTime feature will allow you to make video calls with up to 5 users at the same time, the currently speaking interlocutor will be displayed in the center of the screen.
Black theme
This is perhaps the most desired and anticipated innovation in iOS 11. Dark theme. Last September of the year Apple presented black iPhone 7, which would be ideal for a dark interface. At the moment, most branded apps have a white background, but what's stopping you from making it black in the App Store, Apple Music, or Messages? 
When ios 11 comes out, release date
Beta iOS 11 is already available for developers, the final release of iOS 11 will take place in the fall - three months after the start of testing. The release of a new OS is usually timed to coincide with the release of a new generation of iPhone.
Which devices will support iOS 11
The new OS version will be supported by the following Apple devices:
Apple's proprietary operating system, iOS 11, is full of new features. But not all of them were covered by the company at the presentation. Galagram presents the top of the most interesting hidden functions and features in iOS 11 and tells about all the secrets of the firmware. We are sure that you will discover a lot of new, useful and interesting things, let's go!
IOS 11 dark theme - how to enable
First secret: iOS 11 has a dark theme or dark mode. To enable this feature, go to Settings> General> Access> Show Numbers> and enable Intelligent Inversion... This will allow the system dark mode to be used, but the problem is that some applications do not have dark mode support for normal use.
And applications that already have night mode do not look very pretty if you enable Invert Colors. In many games, colors deteriorate and distort the picture severely. But there are other apps from Apple in which the dark mode works fine and even helps to comfortably use the smartphone in the dark. Among them: Mail Mail, Safari browser and Apple Music player.
How to switch AirDrop through settings
Now AirDrop can be turned on or off right in the settings. Open Settings> General> AirDrop and enable or disable. Previously, it was only possible to do this through the Control Center (lower curtain).
How to create a PDF file in Safari
How to turn off iPhone through Settings
If your iPhone or iPad is damaged and the shutdown key does not work, try this method to turn off your smartphone through the Settings app. To do this, open Settings> General and scroll down the page. Here you will see a Shut Down button that allows you to turn off your iOS 11 device. If your power button is broken, this is probably the only way to turn off your phone or tablet.
How to activate experimental features in Safari
For the first time, Apple is giving you access to some of the experimental Safari features in iOS. To activate, open Preferences> Safari> Advanced> " Experimental features". You can enable many features here, such as Link Preload, that can speed up your browsing experience. However, most people won't understand what these features do, so it's best not to include what you don't understand.
How to block ads in Safari
With the release of iOS 11, Safari has new function"Ad Tracking Prevention", which prevents advertisers from tracking you over the Internet. He removes certain files cookie to prevent this, and naturally advertising companies (like Google) are not happy with this feature. But your user experience will be on top.
New effects in iMessage
The proprietary iMessage app has two new effects: Spotlight and Echo. Spotlight puts your message in the spotlight, while Echo repeats text on screen multiple times. To do this, you need to click on the blue arrow in the messages and select the effect you are interested in for sending SMS.
How to disable autoplay of videos and requests to rate an application in the AppStore
Open Settings> iTunes & App Store. Here you can turn off app ratings and reviews and annoying autoplay videos. It will save you those annoying prompts for app rating and automatic video playback on a brand new app store.
How to turn on the flashlight and adjust the brightness
In iOS 11, the flashlight has four brightness levels instead of three. To start the flashlight, simply open Control Center and press and hold the flashlight icon to select the brightness level.
How to hide iMessage notifications
If you do not want to receive notifications from some numbers, contacts or spam mailings, you can quickly turn off notifications for these phone numbers. On the iMessage home screen, swipe to the left of the message you want to snooze and tap Hide Alerts.
How to turn off automatic Wi-Fi connections
If you have multiple Wi-Fi networks in your home or workplace, and you're tired of your iOS device automatically joining slower networks, you can ask it not to automatically join certain networks.
Go to Settings> Wi-Fi and tap the i icon next to Wi-Fi network to which you are connected. Now disable auto-connect. Thus, wifi password will be saved, but you will not connect to the network automatically, but only by clicking on its icon in the settings.
How to scan QR codes with a camera in iOS
The camera app on iOS 11 can now scan QR codes. You don't need to configure anything for this. Just point the camera at any QR code and it will scan it and follow the link or take an action. However, be careful, some QR codes are programmed to send money from your smartphone.
How to write a message to Siri
Talking to Siri is not always convenient, with the arrival of iOS 11 you have the opportunity to send messages voice assistant using touch input. To write to Siri, go to Settings> General> Sharing> Write to Siri.
Permanent notifications
Your smartphone receives many notifications a day. To avoid losing the most important ones, go to Settings> "Notifications" and select the applications for which you want to turn on persistent notifications. Now tap on the Persistent icon, which is located under the blue icon representing your iOS device.
How to log in to apps via iCloud Keychain
If you are using iCloud Keychain to store your passwords, you can use that to sign in to apps. Previously, you had to copy and paste your credentials, but in iOS 11 you will see a "Keychain" icon above your keyboard for quick access to a program or account.
How to turn on answering machine on iPhone
There are times when you are busy and cannot touch your phone: driving a car, riding a bike, or banal cooking. Your iPhone can now automatically respond to phone calls... Go to Settings> General> Access> Call Routing> Answering Machine. Turn it on and then you can set how many seconds your phone should wait before answering a call automatically.
How to scan documents in the Notes app
Nowadays, the Notes application has become very reliable and useful in iOS 11. It can scan documents and even allows you to add tables. Notes in iOS 11 allows you to quickly draw a drawing on a document or notes. To scan documents, simply open Notes, click the Plus button and choose Scan Documents.
And one more thing about Notes in iOS: if you have an iPad Pro, you can double-tap the lock screen with your Apple Pencil to quickly open the Notes app and start composing your note right away, which is convenient and practical.
How to customize the Control Center for yourself
If the default arrangement of shortcuts in the Control Center does not suit you, you can customize them to your liking. Just open Settings> Control Center> Customize Controls. Here you can add or remove applications from the Control Center and choose their position as you like.
Password for connecting to a computer
If you connect your iOS device to your computer and connect it to iTunes, you will need to enter your password separately to access the data on the device. Previously, you just had to unlock the device and press the "Trust" key.
How do you like the collection of secrets of iOS 11? Tell us in the comments what you liked the most about the system. If you find something new for yourself, do not forget to share this article in your messengers and social networks.
What features do iPad and iPhone users have?
According to a long-established tradition, together with the release of new generations of iPhone smartphones Apple issues and new version operating room iOS systems... The next - 11th - iOS became, perhaps, the largest update appearance operating system since the abandonment of skeuomorphism in iOS 7. But in addition to visual innovations, there are many interesting things in terms of functionality. Let's get to know iOS 11 and check out the major innovations!
First of all, it is worth noting that the most important innovations relate specifically to tablets, not smartphones. This is also indicated by the advertising slogan: “A big step for the iPhone. A giant leap forward for the iPad ”. But some of the new features are available both there and there. We will start with them.
Files app
One of the most common criticisms of iOS is the lack of a file manager. Apple stubbornly does not allow us to work with files on the device in the same way as we work with them on a computer, that is, sort by folders, transfer from one folder to another, etc. At first glance, the new application "Files" The announcement of iOS 11 is so much hype, it is changing that paradigm. Outwardly it really is file manager which clearly echoes the design of the Finder in macOS.
We see that files and folders can be assigned color tags, as it is done in macOS (however, they are assigned very inconveniently and unintuitively); we see that files can be shared by sending them by email or by other means typical for iOS. They can even be moved to folders.
But note: there is no access to files on the iPad itself - only in the cloud! V this case Dropbox and iCloud Drive are connected, on the Apple website we can see in the screenshots Box, Microsoft OneDrive, Google drive... True, there is also On My iPad, but we could not find this item on our tablet. Perhaps it will appear in the final iOS version 11, but while the Files app is more of a single hub for content management cloud services.
Note that all of the above is also true for the iPhone. On both iPhone and iPad, after the update, the Files icon automatically appears among the applications.
Control point
The Control Center has changed significantly - a translucent screen opened by a gesture from the bottom of the screen. Now you can change the set of widgets and their arrangement. All this is done through Settings / Control Center.
In the case of the iPad, this is less useful, but for the iPhone, this opportunity is a real godsend. The screenshots below show that the voice recorder and notes icons have been added, but the timer has been removed.
Other useful innovations available on both the iPhone and iPad are the notification ribbon, available right from the lock screen. And only on the iPhone - a new automotive mode. When the smartphone is in this mode, no notifications are received, and when you try to contact the subscriber, you receive a message that the person is driving.
Interestingly, this mode can be activated both manually and automatically - if the smartphone detects that a person is in motion. However, in this case, it will turn on in a bus, for example, or in a taxi. So there is a third, the best option: automatic activation when connected to car bluetooth.
Updated App Store interface
One of the most controversial innovations is the store interface Apps App Store. Apple has radically redesigned it (for both the iPhone and iPad), and frankly, we can't say which is better. It turned out to be less informative (in terms of the amount of information per unit of screen area) and more loud.
V new App Store, the emphasis is shifted to the choice of store editors. In the foreground are large cards, each of which is dedicated to one application. It is clear that from the point of view of user convenience, this is a dubious innovation.
On the other hand, if you want to quickly understand what the recommended applications are, then perhaps this interface can be called informative.
Stickers from apps in Messages
Another interesting and potentially useful, but not nearly as necessary as it seems, is the appearance in Messages of convenient access to stickers from third party applications.
Now at the bottom of the "Messages" window there is a panel with icons of applications in which stickers are available. Moreover, you can either install some sets in the App Store, and they will become available here, or use the stickers that are in the previously installed applications.
In particular, the screenshots show that Lara Croft 2, Solar Walk 2, and even applications for lovers of Artsy have stickers. This means that the range of stickers and their usability are greatly increased. But ... how often do we use Messages? In our case, communication usually takes place in Telegram, Viber, Whatsapp and even Facebook Messenger, and not in Messages. As a rule, we go there to write SMS, but in the case of SMS, stickers will not work.
New iPad interface
As we already noted, the main changes were made to the tablet interface. There is now a dock at the bottom of the screen, very similar to the one we are used to in macOS. Moreover, the most frequently launched applications automatically appear on the right side of it, and on the left side you, as before, can add applications yourself.
The fundamental innovation is that the dock can now be opened from inside any application. To do this, simply swipe your finger from the bottom of the screen.
If you perform the same action while on the main screen, and not in the application, then we will see thumbnails open windows, like Makov's Spaces.
In addition, with iOS 11 for iPad, Apple is expanding its multitasking capabilities. Split View additional annex can be opened directly from the dock, and it will appear on the same screen along with the previously opened one.
Another interface innovation is the transition between applications by pressing the oblong side button. The window thumbnails are now arranged in a vertical row, and you can use both the screen and the wheel to navigate through them.
Other useful changes
The "Notes" now has the option "Scanning Documents". In theory, it looks very cool: you can take a photo of the document, and the picture will automatically be enhanced in such a way as if it were a good scan. In practice, it does not work very well yet.
First, the option itself is buried deep. You need to create a new note, find the plus sign in the lower right corner, click on it and select the item "Scan documents".
Secondly, the result is still not as good as is required for the full use of the option. For example, the eternal problem of photography - light falling from above and creating unnecessary shadows - is only partially solved by this function. Below you can see that when photographing a document, although the picture was straightened, and the shadow was partially removed, there were still dark spots that make it impossible to seriously work with this document.
It would seem, why the program cannot understand that the spot at the bottom is clearly something superfluous? This cannot be on the documents! But - alas. However, this is definitely a movement in the right direction, so let's hope that things get better with iOS updates.
In addition to the above, it is worth describing the new possibilities of working with the Apple Pencil stylus (it is clear that this applies only to the iPad Pro).
Now you can draw in notes and letters, and the text will automatically "wrap" around the drawing. In addition, you can create a handwritten note right on the lock screen (it will be saved in "Notes"). Plus, the work with the stylus in PDF documents and screenshots has been improved - you can draw at any time, and the changes will be automatically saved.
conclusions
In this review, we have not covered everything about iOS 11. The new version of the operating system contains many small changes that may be interesting in themselves, but they are unlikely to be decisive. However, there are many major innovations described in the article.
Another thing is that we do not have the feeling of some fundamentally new opportunities that have opened up after the update to iOS 11. Perhaps, the notification ribbon on the lock screen and the ability to customize the Control Center are convenient. Otherwise, everything seems to be fine, but if you use iOS 11 and then return to iOS 10, there is no discomfort.
So, for example, expanding the possibilities of working with a stylus is absolutely the right direction, but how many users constantly carry Apple Pencil with them? Yes, those who are really used to working with the Apple Pencil will probably like the new features, but these are in the minority.
The appearance of "Files" is completely doubtful in the form in which it is implemented now. It is not a full-fledged file manager. Strictly speaking, this is an aggregator of cloud services, nothing more. Previously, almost all of the same could be done simply with the help of separate applications Dropbox, Google Drive, etc.
Another thing is that the direction of thought is absolutely correct. Yes, the work with files needs to be improved. Yes, the document scanning function can really be very useful if it reaches the required level.
What's definitely good and convenient is the customized Control Center on the iPhone and the updated Dock on the iPad. However, you may have a different opinion and impression. Tell us in the comments which new feature in iOS 11 you liked the most!
Officially released as a version for beta testing by developers. Apple, as always, outlined key benefits new firmware... However, a whole host of small but interesting updates and innovations have remained in the shadows. We want to correct this oversight.
This time around, iOS 11 has hidden functionality focused on improving performance. There is a customizable Control Center, and the ability to record a screen, and much more.
1. Ability to drag and drop multiple applications
You can now select multiple apps on both iPhone and iPad. To do this, click on the application icons and hold until they begin to swing. Grab one of the apps and drag and drop. Now click on the icons of the rest of the applications to select. Now go to another page and release your finger - all the icons will be in a new place.
2. Making text requests for Siri
In chapter Settings -> Accessibility -> Siri there is a new toggle switch that opens the possibility of working with Siri using text requests.
3. Customizable Control Center
One of the most ambitious iOS updates 11 is a redesigned Control Center. These changes are clearly for the better - the Control Center can now really be customized. Visit the section "Control point" on the menu "Settings" to add the desired settings and delete unnecessary ones.
4. Screen recording
One of the actions you can add to Control Center is recording screencasts. You can activate the function as follows: by selecting the "Screen Recorder" option, you will start creating a screencast. Click on the blue bar above to stop recording. The video file will be saved in the standard Photo application.
5. One-handed keyboard
Owners of iPhone 6 and later will be able to use the one-handed keyboard mode. Press and hold the globe icon. Then click on the keyboard shift icon to the right or left to bring up a narrow keyboard.
6. Merging notifications
You can now view all notifications on the locked screen. Just swipe up at free space screen to view all notifications.
7. Keyboard for speed typing on iPad
8. New design of the tab displaying the storage capacity of the device
Storage and using iCloud"Is now called" IPhone storage". The pane showing memory usage is now placed at the top, and applications are sorted in order of increasing size. Also, the user will see the last time of use of each of the applications.
9. Ability to remove unused applications
There is a new option in the "iPhone Storage" section that allows you to activate automatic deletion old applications when the amount of memory is running out. This removes only the application, but no data and documents associated with it. This can be done through the program by viewing the details.
10. Changing the font to bold
In iOS 11, users will see a slight design change - now everything from the Phone app to Notes uses more bold font... This is especially true for headlines.
11. Combining search settings and Siri
A new Siri & Search section has appeared in the settings, combining the previously separated Siri and search options.
12. New section of settings 
Another new parameters section is called Accounts & Passwords and contains all settings related to account iCloud recordings and Mail. After authorization, you can also view the passwords saved in the Keychain.
13. Tracking Prevention
A new setting in Safari allows you to bypass one of the techniques for tracking user actions on the network - Cross-Site Tracking. It is enabled by default.
14. Emergency call - SOS 
IOS 11 now has an emergency call feature built in. The device will automatically call emergency services by quickly pressing the lock button five times.
15. Scan QR codes in the Camera app
The stock Camera app in iOS 11 can now automatically scan QR codes. All that is needed to activate this function is to put the camera in code scan mode.
16. Automatic filling of the password field when downloading third-party applications
iOS 11 supports an auto-complete password option for third-party apps. This means that we will see integration with 1Password in the future.
17. Setting up the AirPods
You can set up a double-click gesture for any of the headphones - right or left. This means you can link one to Siri and the other to control playback.
18. Manage iCloud Photo Library Sync
iOS 11 gives users the ability to manage their iCloud Photo Library. If syncing pauses automatically, you can manually resume it.
19. Automatic tuning
IOS 11 greatly simplifies the process of transferring information from an old iPhone to a new one. During setup, you will be able to migrate information such as passwords, messages, and apps using special function « Automatic tuning". To do this, simply bring the old iPhone to the new one, when you see the corresponding request on the screen during installation.
20. Long touch on iPad application icons will bring up recent documents
The function works only with certain applications - those that work with files. Just touch the app icon and hold your finger to see a widget-style pop-up that displays your recent documents.
21. Replacing iCloud Drive with the Files app
With iOS 11, users will no longer see the iCloud Drive app. Instead, it finds the Files app, which is automatically installed on iPhones and iPads when iOS 11 boots up. Files is a more design-minded version of the iCloud Drive app that includes local documents and provides fast access to files stored in the memory of cloud services (Dropbox, etc.).
22. Function "Family Sharing" for iCloud storage
If your iCloud storage is more than 200 gigabytes, you can share it among family members using the Family Sharing option.
23. Taking photos during FaceTime calls
There is a new toggle switch in FaceTime settings that enables live photo capture during FaceTime calls. The feature allows users to take animated Live Photos directly while communicating via FaceTime. Pictures are automatically saved to the Photos application.
24. Updating the Calculator application
The Calculator app has received a new icon and redesigned user interface. The calculator now has round buttons and resembles numeric keypad in the standard "Phone" application.
25. Smart inversion
In the menu section "Accessibility" -> "Display adaptation" -> Invert colors " there is now a new option called "Smart inversion"... It only inverts the colors of the elements. user interface without affecting images or media files. This is the closest approximation to "Dark Regime" that we have today.
26. Convenient zoom in the application "Maps"
Just press and hold your finger and swipe up or down to zoom in or out accordingly in Maps.
) will release a new version of their operating system. It will be named iOS 11.
By downloading it, iPhone owners will receive many innovations, including a new lock screen and support for augmented reality applications. But the company has much higher hopes for iOS11 with the iPad. It is expected that the functionality of the new OS will be so great that tablets will actually replace laptops.
So, here are the nine most important updates to iOS 11 that can be installed on 22 Apple gadgets.
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1. Easier interaction with Siri
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With machine learning technology, Siri will be able to suggest news or music to you based on your taste. Finally, users will be able to communicate with her using notes. This may seem like a step backward, but it is nevertheless very useful function especially if you are in a place where it is uncomfortable to speak out loud.
2. Simplified control center that can be customized
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In iOS 10, the control center was quite confusing and inconvenient, but in the new OS everything is different. Instead of three panels, the developers left one, so all frequently used functions and applications will be included in one place.
In addition, the control center can be customized by assigning the desired buttons to the selected locations. From the new there was a button-remote for Apple TV, HomeKit control and a button to enable the "Do not disturb while driving" mode. The old buttons - camera, flashlight and calculator - are still in place.
3. Apple Pay feature in iMessage
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In addition, iMessage received new interface and a few handy features like QuickType. With its help, users will be able to type text with one finger by sliding the keyboard closer to the selected border of the screen.
4. Augmented reality function
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For the first time in iOS 11, ARKit, a software environment for augmented reality, will appear. With its help, users will be able to superimpose virtual images on top of real images. The technology can be used in games, cards, or online shopping.
5. Updated App Store
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Apple has overhauled its app store. Now it will be much easier to search for new applications and games. In addition, the App Store will feature stories and interviews from iOS developers about their work.
6. Multitasking on iPad
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In iOS 11, iPad users will be able to simultaneously work in three applications - instead of two. To do this, you will need to drag the application to the desired part of the screen, turning on the Split View mode.
7. Easy file transfer
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It's pretty straightforward, but now, using simple drag and drop, users can move text, photos, files, and even links from one application to another. For example, you can click on a photo and drag it to the Mail app, which automatically opens a new message.
8. File manager
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In iOS 11, Apple introduced the Files app (it looks like the Finder in macOS or File Explorer on Windows). It will combine files from all storages in one place and provide quick access to them. In addition to Apple's corporate cloud, DropBox, Box and iCloud Drive can be connected here (unfortunately, not a word about Google Drive).
This is Apple's most obvious attempt at making the iPad look more like a laptop.
9. Updated Dock
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Previously, iPad users could only invoke the Dock with home page, it is now available from any application. You can add 13 icons or folders to it (their set changes - recently launched ones are added to the applications pinned by the user). All of this makes the iPad even more like a mini MacBook.
Prepared by Evgeniya Sidorova