IOS 11: What's New

This is a detailed overview of all the new features and iOS 11 changes. For those who do not want to spend a lot of time, we have prepared as much as possible compressed version.

Design

The first thing that catches your eye - a new status bar. the level indicator on the network signal is replaced by a more compact chopsticks, which many missed since the days of iOS 7. The battery indicator also undergone changes, but not as dramatically. He just added a translucent stroke.

In icons in the Dock disappeared signatures, he became more airy. First, a bit unusual, but then you realize that this is the correct and logical step - to get lost in the applications that you open dozens of times a day, it is simply impossible.

But Fonts in signatures remaining icons become more contrasting and readable. Apple declined from thin lightweight font to bold. These were used in the Apple Music app in iOS 10.

New icons have received applications App Store, iTunes Store, «calculator». The latter even won the interface redesign, and received a nice tidy button. The same buttons are now and in the dialer dialer.

New lock screen

A bit has changed the lock screen. Now when you click on "Home" display comes with beautiful animation. To view recent notifications have to do swipe up. Also itself the lock screen, along with notifications can be quickly viewed in any application, making the familiar swipe down from the top edge of the display.

Another innovation - the emergency call function that is activated immediately if five consecutive times to press the lock button. Parameters and emergency numbers can be set in the eponymous setting point.

The new "control point"

Great and long-awaited innovation in the "control center" - it finally can be adjusted. On this occasion, Apple has also completely revamped the menu interface, making it look like a real console. Volume sliders and the brightness became more and some of the items contain additional menu with advanced features that are available to retain the icon finger even on devices without 3D Touch.

Camera and photo

Live Photos for three new effect. Playback can be looped, play forward or back, as well as apply the effect of "Long exposure", which will help to achieve the simulation long exposure as SLR cameras.

The camera itself is now available the new filters, optimized for video compression format, which will save space as well as storage of the previous regime and the shooting of QR-codes scanner. The application "Photo", you can disable scanning of persons using the corresponding option in the settings.

App Store

Apple store applications processed completely. In addition to the updated design in a minimalist style, the App Store has received a new structure, curated selection of articles from the editors, and a new search interface, application pages and screen purchases.

Siri

In Siri Now a new icon and design. In addition, the virtual assistant has become smarter and get more human voice. Henceforth Siri learns and remembers, what music you listen to suggest new items. Also, it can be accessed not only voice, but also with the help of text commands.

iMessage

iMessage has become even more convenient. Apple has added a number of new effects for posts, expanded job additions, as well as introduced a function of sending money interlocutors directly via chat. In addition, the history of all chat is now stored in the cloud and available on any of your devices, even the new iPhone 8.

Annex "Files"

In place of iCloud Drive it is a new application, "Files", which is an analogue of the MacOS Finder. In it available to all of your documents in iCloud, as well as have the opportunity to connect Dropbox, Box, OneDrive, Google Drive and other services.

Notes

Built-in "Notes" changed for the better, so the need for third-party solutions are now even less. For the conversion of paper documents into digital Apple added the scanner function. Also, there are gesture controls, the ability to insert tables and change the background paper - available to choose from several options ruled layers.

Cards

"Maps" got revamped design and a couple of new features. Now, your service Map location to help navigate inside airports and major shopping centers. Also, thanks to the "correct lane" "Maps" pre-prompt when you need to be rebuilt for the rotation, and the speed limit will be shown directly on the display.

The new regime of "Do not disturb the driver" does not give annoying notifications and calls distract you from the road. It automatically turns on while driving, and mutes all incoming signals. In this case, all those who try to reach you will be warned that you are driving.

Apple Music

interface improvements are not spared and the Apple Music. Attached were friends' profiles, showing their playlists and music discovery and the ability to share the best track. Mini Player on the lock screen has also received more minimalist and airy design.

keyboard QuickType

The standard on-screen keyboard in iOS 11 has become much more comfortable with QuickType function. A small but very nice improvement shifts the keyboard left or right, allowing you to easily type text with one hand. The corresponding menu opens when you long press on the button for switching the layout. From here you can get to the keyboard settings.

settings

The settings themselves are also a number of new items. In reminding 1Password accounts and passwords menu contains protected using Touch ID your usernames and passwords. Here, they can quickly find, view, and edit.

Changes have also occurred menu "Storage." Now it has a clear timeline, showing the ratio of the occupied space between the programs, media files, books and mail. It also provides guidance on cleanup spot different ways. One of them - unloading unused software in which the application is temporarily removed from the iPhone, but their settings are saved with the possibility of full recovery.

AR Kit

New technology augmented reality lets you use the camera on the screen to add existing objects. Appropriate API open to developers. Now there are several applications that demonstrate the possibilities of the technology. Among them, there is a virtual fitting room furniture IKEA, a game based on The Walking Dead, as well as the application of Giphy, allowing SIFCO impose on the surrounding objects and take photos with them.

other

There are a lot of other innovations. For example, in 11 runs iOS Auto iPhone settings. To transfer data to a new smartphone only need to bring him old.

Also there was a quick screenshot editor that allows you to immediately start editing via a small button that appears a few seconds after the shooting. Available basic tools like cropping, adding signatures, drawings and other features familiar from "View" in the MacOS.

In addition to the expanded work with screenshots have the opportunity to record screencasts. The button is in the "control center", and after the video recording is saved in the gallery.

It has become easier to customize desktop icons. Thanks to the multiple selection can be moved at a time from a few icons. To do this, start a drag, and then touch the other.

Development was proprietary AirPlay technology. Its second version provides even more intelligent approach to managing your home audio system. You can combine multiple columns into a single network, or run the same song, choosing a volume for each room.

iPad Improvements

For iPad Apple has prepared an even more interesting innovations. Thanks to the new panel Dock, which can accommodate more applications, the tablet will become even more like on a Mac. The right side panel contains frequently used applications and the recent program with your other devices, and open files and switch between them, you can simply swipe the icon.

It is much easier to become recycled multitasking menu, which now allows faster to pass from one application to another, and also stores the most recently used combination applications.

In addition, Apple has added a full drag and drop functionality. Now modes Slide Over and Split View, you can easily transfer media files, documents or text from one application to another.