Released iOS 11.4 with support for AirPlay 2 and cloud synchronization messages
News Ios / / December 19, 2019
New update iOS 11.4, and two of its main features - synchronization messages through iCloud 2 and AirPlay support. The first innovation translates the application "Messages" completely in the cloud, so that its contents are perfectly synchronized across devices. For example, if you delete a message on the iPad, it will immediately disappear and your iPhone.
AirPlay 2 adds support for multi-room technology that allows you to connect to a mobile device wireless speakers from different manufacturers, and play them on the same music. A two smart speaker HomePod can be combined into one powerful stereo.
Apple told The Verge, that AirPlay 2 has a volumetric clipboard, so that the music will not be interrupted due to network outages. Also now have the freedom to answer calls, play videos and play games without interrupting playback of the song. And, you can ask Siri to turn off the music in the living room and turn it on, for example, in the bedroom.
Support technology will soon acquire speaker Bang & Olufsen, Bluesound, Bose, Bowers & Wilkins, Denon, Libratone, Marantz, Marshall, Naim, Pioneer and Sonos. But only HomePod music is played, regardless of the phone. In the case of the other speakers in the middle of the chain is still in the mobile device.
Combining two HomePod in stereo works simply but effectively. If you select two columns smart one and the same room, then iOS will offer them to unite. Each speaker will adjust the sound under the space where is located. But thanks to a special microphone bass level both will have overall.
Siri is now able to fully interact with calendar. For example, you can ask the assistant when you have an appointment and ask to add a new event. It works with all the calendars that are configured through the standard application.
To operate AirPlay 2 requires iOS 11.4 in the presence of all connected devices. iPhone owners can upgrade now and HomePod owners will have to wait a few days.