Review and first impressions of iOS 11: a big step forward
Ios / / December 22, 2019
A few days ago Apple has shown a lot of interesting things that many can not wait to try out in person. We have installed iOS accounted for 11 and the first impression of her, testing the new features.
As always, Apple supports a huge number of devices. But this year, dropped out of the game just open the old man of the iPhone 5. Newer devices, starting with the iPhone 5s, is still in service.
I installed iOS 11 on your iPhone 6, but will not talk about performance as it is only the first beta and evaluate it in the tests meaningless. The smartphone runs quite smoothly discharged battery sparingly, but, of course, much faster than iOS 10.3. It is better to focus on changes and innovations.
lock screen
Fresh iOS meets us renewed lock screen. Is striking deeper and smoother animation, work with the operating system has become more pleasant. Very surprised and delighted as much returned classical network indicator signal in the form of stairs. I missed him since the days of iOS 6. From little things also impossible not to notice a translucent circuit the battery icon. However, it is not clear: it is a new feature or bug first beta.
notification center
Changes were made and notifications. They are now grouped by date and look more compact. All notifications are not placed in the top curtain, pulled out and swipe up from the middle of the screen. First displayed last, another swipe, you can view earlier. Now they are removed automatically after the referral.
Command centre
"Control Point" has changed beyond recognition, and it will appeal to all without exception. Finally, Apple has added the ability to customize it to your own, securing the desired function and application. I, frankly, it kind of did not really like: it looks like a TV remote. But Apple, I also understand: to develop it further, adhering to the traditional look, it would be difficult.
button now displays a separate page where you can add useful features such as a power-saving mode, screen recording, as well as standard applications such as "Voice Recording" and "Notes." Each button is disclosed in more detail the menu by holding and provides access to more functions, or more precise adjustments in the case of the volume and brightness.
Dock and multitasking
On the iPhone dock is only slightly changed visually: icons disappear signature panel become more concise. Given that there have usually placed the application, whose titles already know, it seems a logical step.
On the iPad it's much more interesting. Docking the tablet was largely resemble its counterpart from MacOS: apps out there will fit more, and between them can interact by simply dragging content to the icons. Also directly from the dock applications can be converted into the Split View mode, where drag and drop files also works.
Camera and Live Photos
Improvements cameras usually occur with the release of the new iPhone, but Apple has managed to make a breakthrough and at the program level. New codecs provide compression record, reducing the resulting files in the volume of up to two times. Now you can edit the Live Photos, and shooting commercials and video-obsessed with the effect of the pendulum, which is also convenient, as it allows to do without third-party applications. In addition, the camera has learned to recognize QR-code and attach photographs shooting effect on the shutter speed when the waterfalls turn into blurry streams, and the stars in the sky - in the bright lines.
Siri
Thanks to the technology of machine learning virtual assistant in iOS 11 has become even smarter and more useful. Intonation in the voice Siri became more realistic and human. She learned how to translate English into five other languages and will help communicate with foreigners. now also knows your taste in music and can act as a DJ, putting your favorite tracks or those that become your favorite after listening.
In our reality is all, of course, does not work, so we have to be satisfied with the changed interface with new design, which reminds me of HAL 9000.
App Store
For the first time since the advent of Apple's application store has updated its dramatically. He became more modern, it has received new features tips and publication of various promotional materials, so that now resembles some kind of online magazine Flipboard. I liked the design, but do not really like the concept itself.
Fewer tabs: all applications are divided into software and games was searching and updates, as well as a new tab "Today." It will display the recommended content. Weekly editorial team monitors all novelties of the App Store and selects all the best for you. Today, in the recommendations - premier Monument Valley 2, On the use of VSCO tips, application and game day. Everything is assembled in the tape, which can be viewed in chronological order.
files
In place is not very functional iCloud Drive have a new app "Files." It's not even the Finder, but it's something. In it you will notice the familiar pieces from the file manager on macOS like tagging and sorting documents and temporary files. The app integrates content from all of your storage and becomes a place for quick access to them. In addition to Apple's corporate cloud, here it will be possible to connect Dropbox, Box and other cloud storage systems, however, do it until you can not due to lack of appropriate settings.
"Lock" mode and "Do Not Disturb"
Apple continues to improve its "Maps", which, though inferior to other services, but can boast of unique features and flawless implementation. In iOS 11 added to them a couple more.
Now, using the application "Maps" you can focus not only on the outside, but also inside the premises, such as large shopping malls or airports. This feature works only while in several cities around the world, mainly in the United States. In addition, the "Maps" learned early warning of changing lanes and speed limits. We all try it until you can not, but the appearance of such functions uniquely pleasing.
Another new chip, designed to improve the user experience, became a mode of "Do Not Disturb". It automatically detects when you're driving, and ceases to display notifications and messages, so you are not distracted from the road.
messages
The most important innovation in iMessage - this money transfers between users. Without services to share money with friends and family, you can chat in the chat. Funds are sent with attached cards in the settings and it is credited, the transaction in this case are confirmed using Touch ID. Unfortunately, this feature is only available in the US, so it is impossible to evaluate its usability.
That which can be happy now - a new interface. Apple issued stickers, and emoji extension on a separate pop-up bar at the bottom of the screen, where you can get quick access to all this goodness. If you communicate with friends via iMessage, it would be more convenient.
Apple Music and AirPlay 2
The good news for users of corporate music service will be even greater social integration. If you have friends with similar musical tastes, or you just want to expand musical horizons, with the help their profiles, you can see playlists, which they share, as well as albums and stations, often playing in their player.
The new protocol AirPlay wireless audio transmission 2 is even more intelligent approach to the organization of home audio system and lets you manage it with maximum convenience. With new technology, you can play different songs in different rooms, each asking for his volume, or synchronously to run the same track on all the speakers. If you have a big house and a good sound system, that this innovation will come in handy.
Screenshots and Screen Recording
Now when you create screenshots they stack pile at the bottom of the screen, where you can immediately go to their editing. Among the tools available notes, various frames, arrows, add text and captions, familiar to users of the standard "Preview" in the MacOS. Conveniently, after editing the screenshots you can share and immediately remove, so as not to clutter up the gallery.
Record screen will delight all who have to do different screencasts and video instructions. Now it will be much easier and without any tricks. Enough to make the appropriate button in the "Control Point" and press it at the right time. Stop recording can be the same or through painted blue status bar. The recorded video will be in the gallery, where you can edit or forward it to another person.
All the rest
Less significant changes much more. From what I liked:
- QuickType keyboard feature, allows you to print, holding the phone with one hand. When you press and hold the keyboard icon change pop-up menu where you can select the offset to the left or right to make it easy to reach with your thumb until all keys.
- In the setting of "Storage" menu appears, which displays not only more showgirl use, but also recommendations for clearing space.
- In iOS adds support for the popular FLAC lossless-format. Audio files can be played by simply downloading them to iCloud and opening the device.
- Now the cost of extended storage in iCloud is included in the subscription of family accounts, so to buy a place in the cloud for each member of the family will not have to.
Anyway, iOS 11 turned out pretty interesting, and with the release of a new iPhone in the fall will gain more opportunities. Whether it is necessary to install it now? Is it out of curiosity. Still, this is a beta version that works is far from ideal. No critical problems will not be with her, but to the slowdown and rise in discharge akkmulyatora should be prepared. If you do decide to install, here detailed instructions, how to do it.