What date will the iOS 11 update be released? Control center, lock screen and notifications

Before we could rejoice at the final version of iOS 11 (it was released on September 19), the first beta version of iOS 11.1 for iPhone and iPad arrived.

What's new in iOS 11.1?

The unlock animation has been accelerated.

I tested it - I have iPad Air It unlocks either quickly or slowly. But this is normal - as a rule, Apple tests its beta versions first on the latest devices, and then rolls out improvements to the older ones.

The animation for opening the camera in the unlock window has also been slightly changed.

And the transition animation between applications has been noticeably accelerated. On the iPad Air this began to happen instantly. We are talking about situations when a transition occurs, for example, back to the previous program through the link in the upper left corner.

iOS 11.1 added emoji as a tooltip on the right. That is, you write a word on a standard keyboard, and it tells you, in addition to words, 3 emoji. On my iPad this place is still empty...

New features have been added to the Assistive Touch menu. You can now configure three quick reactions to the Assistive Touch button: single-tap, double-tap, and long-press. Devices with 3D touch will have a corresponding option.

In Assistive Touch, some icons began to look different. In particular, the Siri icon.

I would like to please you with more changes. But Apple, apparently, decided to focus on optimization in this update.

You can install the beta version of iOS 11.1 right now using the standard procedure, although I do not recommend it. There are three reasons for this:

  • Beta versions are buggy. Statistics!
  • It is this beta that is designed to speed up animation, but it feels like it only partially copes with this
  • you'll get tired of updating the betas later. Apple has made it a fashion to release 7-8 bets...

Wait for the final one. :)

Today, after several weeks of testing and the release of several beta versions, Apple has finally unveiled the final version of the operating system iOS 11.1 for all users.

What's new in iOS 11.1

The list of innovations is not very large, but in this version the company's developers have worked hard on performance, stability of the operating system and improvements in security settings. Otherwise, it is still the same iOS 11, which we have already presented on our website.

  • Over 70 emoji characters, including new dishes and foods, animals, mythical creatures, clothing items, plus more expressive emojis, gender-neutral images and more.
  • Fixed an issue that could cause some photos to appear blurry.
  • Fixed an issue that could cause Live Photo effects to play slowly.
  • Fixed an issue where some photos were not displayed in the People album after being restored from backup copy iCloud.
  • Fixed an issue that could negatively impact the swipe gesture when moving from one screenshot to another.
  • Improved support for Grade-2 braille input.
  • Improved access to multi-page PDF files using VoiceOver.
  • Improved VoiceOver rotor behavior for speaking incoming notifications.
  • Improved the VoiceOver rotor action menu when deleting programs from the Program Switcher.
  • Fixed an issue that some users were experiencing where alternate keys were not displayed when using VoiceOver with the one-touch dial feature.
  • Fixed an issue where the VoiceOver rotor would continually revert to the default action in Mail.
  • Fixed an issue where messages were not cleared when using the VoiceOver rotor.
  • Reachability feature has been fixed.
  • Support for accessing the Program Switcher by pressing the edge of the display with 3D Touch has returned.
  • A bug has been fixed that resulted in previously “cleared” notifications about received letters in Mail reappearing on the locked screen.
  • Fixed an issue in enterprise environments that prevented data from moving from one managed program to another.
  • Fixed a bug that resulted in inaccurate geolocation determination when using third-party GPS accessories.
  • Fixed an issue where heart rate notification settings would appear in the app Apple Watch(for 1st generation devices).
  • Fixed a bug where program icons did not appear in notifications on Apple watch Watch.
  • There has been a noticeable increase in performance compared to previous versions of iOS 11.0.X.
  • Fixed 3D Touch animation, no more stuttering
  • Increased time battery life all supported devices (approximately the same as on iOS 10.3.3)

List of compatible devices supported by iOS 11.1

How to install iOS 11.1?

Install iOS 11.1 possible using the built-in OTA update system via Wi-Fi ( Settings - General - Software Update), or through iTunes installed on a PC or Mac computer.

Apple first announced iOS 11, a new version of its mobile operating system, at WWDC this year. Since then, the company has released as many as ten beta versions of the operating system to developers and public beta program participants.

Now, about a week before the new iPhone models hit the market, Apple has also announced the public release date for iOS 11. The newest version of the operating system will see the light of day September 19. It is designed for all compatible iPhone, iPad and iPad Touch models.

As always, Apple will introduce the iOS 11 update via OTA and will also make possible installation via iTunes. Remember that on the day of the release of a new version of iOS, many users will be updating their iPhone and iPad, so you will likely encounter slow loading speeds or server problems.

iOS 11 comes with a number of new features, and Apple generally calls the new version of the operating system the most ambitious update in history for the iPad. Now the lock screen and Notification Center are merged into one, Control Center widgets have been improved, and the application store has been redesigned App Store and iMessage app and much more.

Are you looking forward to iOS 11? Which innovation do you like best?

watchOS 4 Release Date

In addition to iOS 11, Apple also announced the public release of watchOS 4 in September. The latest build of watchOS features new watch faces, app programming interfaces, and other innovations. The Health app supports new workout and activity modes.

TVOS 11

Apple has released a new 4K Apple TV and confirmed the release date of tvOS 11. It will be released in September along with the fourth generation of Apple TVs. tvOS 11 will be a minor update with minor improvements and support for 4K video.

Which update are you most looking forward to? iOS 11, watchOS 4 or tvOS 11? Leave a comment to tell us!

iOS 11 is out – you can update.

iOS 11 is the latest mobile operating system for iPhone and iPad, released on September 19, 2017. The final build of iOS 11 is numbered 15A372, exactly the same as the Golden Master version. The iOS 11 update brings a ton of new features, including a redesigned App Store, a redesigned Control Center, an improved Siri with a more human-like voice, and much more. iOS 11 supports all devices on which iOS 10 could be installed, except iPhone 5/5c and iPad 4. All new features of iOS 11 were discussed in this review article.

Fast passage:

Advice! Most common problems iOS 11 problems and solutions are described in.

Design

Before the official announcement of the iOS 11 update, there were many speculations that Apple would seriously update appearance your mobile operating system. Unfortunately, a truly large-scale update did not happen. However, some elements of the iOS 11 interface have changed.

In iOS 11, Apple designers moved to use more bold fonts, in particular in the headlines. In almost all standard apps, the fonts have become darker and bolder, in the style of the iOS 10 version of the Music app.

Some applications, such as “Phone” and “Calculator” have received much more noticeable improvements, which can even be called a full-fledged redesign.

It is noteworthy that many applications, for example, “Calendar” and “Reminders” remained completely unchanged.

Command centre

iOS 11 has completely reimagined Control Center. The updated Control Center in iOS 11 is a single screen, instead of three separate ones offered in iOS 10. However, there was no return to the days of iOS 9 - the Control Center received a completely new look with round-shaped icons. The updated default menu includes two sections for adjusting network options, music controls, sliders for changing volume and brightness, as well as several small buttons for locking rotation, controlling Do Not Disturb and other settings.

In iOS 11, Control Center can be customized! Apple finally took pity on users and gave them this opportunity. In Control Center you can now set required functions and applications, which will certainly do using iPhone and the iPad is much more convenient.

Previously, the Control Center began to occupy only a small part of the screen when calling, but now it is located over its entire area. Thanks to this, the updated menu provides access to a noticeably wider range of functions, and users have the right to choose which ones.

In the iOS 11 update settings, a special section has appeared in which users can add various elements in Control Center. You can add the following options:

  • Flashlight
  • Timer
  • Calculator
  • Camera
  • Universal access
  • Alarm
  • Control Apple TV
  • "Do not disturb the driver"
  • Guided access
  • Home app
  • Low Power Mode
  • Notes
  • Screen Recording
  • Stopwatch
  • Text size
  • Voice notes
  • Wallet app

Along with new personalization settings, expanded 3D Touch gestures have appeared in the new Control Center. By pressing harder on most icons in the Control Center, the user will receive additional options. For example, by pressing hard on the Music application icon, not only playback controls will appear on the screen, but also information about the song being played, as well as auxiliary parameters.

When you hold down the flashlight icon, you can increase or decrease the light intensity.

When you hold down the brightness control icon, there is a convenient adjustment scale and a Night Shift button.

When you hold down the Notes application icon, you have the option to create a new note, list, photo, or sketch. And so on.

On iPad new The control center looks different. It appears on the right side of the screen in both landscape and portrait orientation. The left side is occupied by thumbnails of running applications. The Control Center itself on the iPad is exactly the same as on the iPhone. Menu items can be changed to suit your own needs, and if you hold for a long time, additional options appear.

The control center on iPad is located on the same screen with an updated menu for switching between applications. The latter is located to the left of the Control Center in the form of thumbnails of all open applications. The combined menu is called up by swiping from the very bottom of the screen, or by double-clicking the “Home” button.

Note that in the first beta versions of iOS 11, in the updated multitasking menu on the iPad, it was suggested to close applications by clicking on the small cross in the corner of the thumbnail. This was completely inconvenient, which, fortunately, Apple noticed, offering the most pleasant and intuitive way to close applications.

Lock screen

The iOS 11 update actually merged the Lock screen with the Notification Center. In its basic state, the lock screen only shows the time and date, but swiping up opens a list of missed notifications. An identical list is presented in the Notification Center, which, as before, can be opened from anywhere in the operating system by swiping down from the very top of the screen.

In iOS 11, the lock screen has two additional pages. Swiping right on the main screen opens a page with widgets, swiping left opens the camera. In this regard, the iOS 11 lock screen is no different from the version from iOS 10.

iMessage and Apple Pay

In iOS 10, Apple introduced apps for Messages and even a separate App Store for iMessage. With iOS 11, the company decided to give users more convenient access to these features. Messages in iOS 11 introduces quick access to stickers, emoji, apps, and games that can be used by iMessage. All you have to do to access them is slide your fingers across the pop-up app bar and the iMessage add-ons you need will appear in front of you.

And this little strip changes absolutely everything. If previously, to send a banal sticker you had to first go to the App Store menu, now selecting and transferring them takes a split second. You can also transfer more useful content, for example, location from Maps, tracks from Apple Music etc. Thousands of apps from the App Store support iMessage extensions.

In addition, iMessage in the iOS 11 update introduced the ability to send payments between messenger users. Using special application Apple Pay, iPhone and iPad owners can transfer money to each other using proprietary payment system Apple. The money you receive is stored on your new Apple Pay Cash card, which doesn't appear in the Wallet app. However, it is full-fledged - you can use it for purchases through Apple Pay, or transfer money from it to a bank account.

It is important to note that the feature of sending money via iMessage will not be available for use in any country in the world when iOS 11 is released. You can use the new iMessage feature in iOS 11 only after the release of one of the next iOS 11 updates, probably iOS 11.1. Apple itself announced this literally one day before the release of the final version of iOS 11. We also emphasize that the function will initially work only in the USA.

However, support for Apple Pay Cash cards will appear in Russia. This is expected to happen during 2018. Apple Support Pay Cash will be available on all Apple Pay compatible devices: iPhone SE, iPhone 6 or newer models, all iPad Pro, fifth generation iPad, iPad Air 2, iPad mini 3 or later, and Apple Watch. Transferring money between iMessage users will not be subject to commission, but when withdrawing money, users will have to pay a commission of 3% of the transfer amount.

Important! This function was presented at WWDC 2017 and appeared in the first beta versions of iOS 11, but was later removed from the system. There will be no iOS 11 in the final version. It is expected that Apple will bring it back in future updates. The next new feature is Messages in iCloud, which stores all your iMessage messages in iCloud cloud storage. Messages will be synced across all your devices under one account iCloud recording. An excellent bonus of this storage method will be freeing up space in the memory of the iPhone and iPad, since correspondence and attachments will be stored in the cloud.

The latest addition to iMessage in iOS 11 are two new full-screen effects - Echo and Spotlight.

"Echo"

"Spotlight"

Live Photos

Apple is not losing hope of making Live Photos popular among all its users. iOS 11 introduces three new effects for Live Photos:

  • Looped videos - a “live” photo will turn into a funny looped video.

  • “Pendulum” effect - the photo will be played back and forth.

  • Long exposure - will allow you to achieve the effect of a long shutter speed, like on SLR cameras.

In addition, “live” photos in iOS 11 can be cropped, choose a different key shot for them, or turn off the sound when playing a Live Photo.

Camera

The iPhone Camera app in iOS 11 has new filters that Apple calls "pro-grade." Thanks to them, skin tone in photographs will become more realistic, and portraits will be as expressive as possible. There are nine redesigned filters optimized for natural skin tones.

Portrait mode has been significantly improved in iOS 11. In particular, image quality has been increased, low light output has been improved, and the mode itself has received support optical stabilization Images. In addition, the flash worked in portrait mode and HDR support appeared for even better lighting.

The Camera app also has the ability to scan QR codes. To scan, just point the camera at the QR code and it will be recognized immediately. After successful recognition, iOS will offer a method for further use of the content encrypted in the QR code. For example, if a phone number is found in the code, the system will offer to call it, and if the link is to a website, then open it in Safari.

New HEIF and HEVC formats

With the iOS 11 update, Apple switched to new photo and video formats - HEIF and HEIC, respectively. Main feature These formats have improved compression. Media files are compressed up to two times without losing quality. This means that photos and videos taken on iPhone camera or iPad will take up half as much space in memory and iCloud cloud storage.

It is important to note that media files in the new formats are compatible with devices that do not support them. When you send or transfer photos and videos in HEIF and HEIC formats, they are automatically transcoded into readable formats for viewing on any device. Thanks to this, the situation with Live Photos is impossible to watch anywhere except the latest models iPhone and Mac will not happen again.

Which Apple devices support HEIF and HEVC formats

HEIF encoding support

  • , iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus, 10.5-inch iPad Pro, 12.9-inch iPad Pro second generation.

HEIF shooting support

  • iPhone X, iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus, 10.5-inch iPad Pro, 12.9-inch iPad Pro second generation.

HEIF decoding support

  • Hardware decoding: iPhone 6s, iPhone 6s Plus, iPhone SE, iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus, iPhone X, iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, 5th generation iPad, iPad (2017), 12.9-inch iPad Pro (1st and 2nd generation), 9.7-inch iPad Pro, 10.5-inch iPad Pro.
  • Software decoding: All iOS devices supporting iOS 11.

HEVC encoding support

HEVC shooting support

  • 8-bit hardware encoding: iPhone X, iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus, 10.5-inch iPad Pro, 12.9-inch iPad Pro 2nd generation.

HEVC decoding support

  • 8- and 10-bit hardware encoding: iPhone 6s, iPhone 6s Plus, iPhone SE, iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus, iPhone X, iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, iPad 5th generation, iPad (2017), 12.9-inch iPad Pro (first and second generation), 9.7-inch iPad Pro, 10.5-inch iPad Pro.
  • 8- and 10-bit software encoding: all iOS devices.

In short, the ability to shoot and store media files in HEIF and HEVC formats is available on iPhone X, iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus, 10.5-inch iPad Pro, 12.9-inch iPad Pro generation and newer devices.

Photo

Face recognition in photos in iOS 11, like many other data, is now synchronized with other devices. This means you only have to tell Photos once about the person in your photo, and the updated system will then sync that information across all your devices. In addition, the selection of photos for the “People” album has become more accurate.

The Photos app now supports GIF animations. They play when clicked and are automatically collected into a new "Animated" album.

The number of types of “Memories” (automatically created thematic collections of photos and videos) in iOS 11 has been significantly increased. The system creates memories based on weddings, sporting events, pictures of pets, etc.

IN technically“Memories” has also been improved. In iOS 11 they adapt content for portrait and landscape orientation.

App Store

Shop Apps The Store has been completely redesigned. So completely that even the app icon has been changed for the first time since the App Store launched nine years ago.

However, the main changes in the App Store in iOS 11 are contained inside. After the update, the App Store greets users with five tabs:

  • Today,
  • Games,
  • Applications,
  • Updates,
  • Search.

The Today tab contains today's most relevant content, as determined by App Store editors. Here, the “Game of the Day” and “App of the Day” sections are updated daily, which, again, are carefully selected by Apple employees.

In addition to these sections, the “Today” tab regularly appears various applications With detailed descriptions, collections and even articles in which developers most often describe the process of creating their applications and games.

The “Games” and “Applications” tabs, as the names suggest, are dedicated to games and applications from the App Store. Apple decided to separate games and applications into separate tabs in order to give users the opportunity to find exactly what they are looking for in the most convenient way. So, if you are not at all interested in games in the App Store, in the updated App Store they will flash before your eyes only on the “Today” tab, in very limited quantities.

Directly on the pages of applications and games in new App Store features more video previews, Editors' Choice stickers, and easy access to user ratings and in-app purchase information.

The App Store in iOS 11 has improved not only externally. The main technical upgrade to the Apple app store was improved search. Searching in the App Store has become much easier - the “smart” mechanism prompts very accurately, and also provides links to relevant articles, tips and tricks, and selections.

Siri

Siri gets better every time new version iOS, and iOS 11 is no exception in this regard. Apple's proprietary voice assistant has been updated with more realistic female and male voices that are much more similar to human ones. According to Apple executives, the new Siri voices were created using deep learning to achieve better pronunciation and a more expressive voice.

The main innovation of Siri in iOS 11 is invisible. The voice assistant has become self-learning, and it learns directly on the device, without sending user data anywhere. Thanks to machine learning, Siri will be able to learn more about the user's interests, which will enable it to make better recommendations.

Another important improvement to Siri is that the user information stored by the assistant is automatically synchronized with all devices that are authorized under the same account. Apple recording ID. This means Siri will get to know you just fine on your iPhone, iPad, or Mac.

In iOS 11, users can ask Siri to translate text from English to Chinese, French, German, Italian and Spanish. Support for other languages ​​will be implemented in the coming months. Apple representatives did not specify whether Siri will support translation into Russian or from Russian.

In addition, Siri has learned to form an understanding of users’ musical tastes. Based on this information, the voice assistant can suggest suitable music from Apple Music. When listening to songs from music service Siri can also answer various small questions related to music, such as “Tell me who the drummer of this band is?”

Siri now has an option in its settings that allows you to access voice assistant text commands. You can enable the option in the “Settings” → “General” → “Accessibility” → Siri → “Text input for Siri” menu.

Siri in iOS 11 received support for the Notes application (creating notes, task lists and reminders), remote control applications banking services bank transfers and accounts, as well as applications that display QR codes.

And finally, Apple has given third-party developers access to the SiriKit API, thanks to which they can fully integrate the voice assistant into their applications.

Files

In iOS 11, the iCloud Drive app has disappeared and is replaced by a completely new Files app, which is similar to the Finder on Mac. Files offers access to all files stored locally on your iPhone or iPad, data from cloud storage iCloud, content from apps, and all files and folders from third parties cloud services such as Dropbox, Box, OneDrive, Google Drive and others.

User data is very well organized in the Files app, providing quick access to all content stored on your iOS device. Like Finder on the Mac, the Files app lets you search through files, has a section to view all your recently retrieved files, subfolders, and the ability to add files to your favorites.

Third party developers may support Files in their applications. Files-enabled apps appear in side menu standard file utility, making it much easier to transfer documents, photos, videos and other content between them.

iPad Features

As Apple itself says, iOS 11 is a “giant leap for iPad.” And you can’t challenge this statement even if you try hard. iOS 11 greatly enhances the functionality of Apple tablets.

iPads running iOS 11 will look even more like Macs. This is largely due to the new Dock panel, which can accommodate significantly more applications (up to 15). The updated Dock panel is available on any iOS 11 screen. The panel is “smart” - as you use it, the most frequently used applications, as well as those that were recently launched on your iPhone or Mac, will appear on its right side.

The Dock panel will help open up multitasking. Any additional application on an iPad running iOS 11 can be opened directly from the Dock in Split View and Slide Over modes. The redesigned menu for switching between applications, again “smart”, will remember your preferences and allow you to quickly return to familiar combinations, for example, text editor and browser.

The drag and drop function completes the picture. iPad users with installed iOS 11 will be able to transfer text, files and photos from one app to another in the most intuitive gesture.

A striking example basic use drag-and-drop functionality is an emerging feature already running application bring up the Dock panel, from which you can drag a new application directly onto the screen. So simple action You can open two apps on the same screen in Split View mode, or place a new app on the right side of the screen thanks to Slide Over mode. There are many advanced ways to use the drag-and-drop feature. For example, you can drag text, images, links, and other content from a web page in Safari to any other application.

Apple Pencil

Apple decided not to stop at the numerous improvements listed above in iOS 11 for iPad. With the advent of iOS 11, the Apple Pencil stylus has become a more versatile tool. Pencil has learned to make quick marks on PDFs and screenshots, create notes directly on the lock screen, and draw in apps like Notes and Mail.

Notes

The Notes app in iOS 11 now includes a document scanning feature. She in automatic mode identifies and scans a document, trims any unnecessary edges, eliminates glare and corrects irregularities.

QuickType keyboard

The standard QuickType keyboard in iOS 11 now supports one-handed mode. To activate the mode, you just need to hold down the globe or emoji button, after which the keys will move slightly to the right, which allows you to conveniently type text with one hand. Note that the mode only works on iPhone models with large displays (from 4.7 inches).

The iPad version of the standard keyboard in iOS 11 has received a small but very nice improvement. Symbols, numbers, letters and punctuation marks are now located on one keyboard. Thanks to this, users will be able to forget about the need to constantly switch between layouts. In iOS 11, to select the desired character, just swipe down on a key.

The latest innovation of the QuickType keyboard will definitely please residents of some CIS countries. iOS 11 adds new layouts for Armenian, Azerbaijani, Belarusian, Georgian, Irish, Kannada, Malayalam, Maori, Oriya, Swahili and Welsh.

"Do not disturb the driver"

iOS 11 introduces a new feature - Do Not Disturb the Driver. It silences all incoming notifications on the iPhone while the user is driving. At active mode iPhone screen always remains dark, which eliminates all chances of being distracted by it while driving. To activate a feature, you must first add it to Control Center. Do Not Disturb Driver mode can also be turned on automatically, provided that the iPhone has the ability to connect to the car system via Bluetooth.

Unfortunately, iOS 11 does not support the iPhone 5, but the iPhone 5s and iPhone 6 will receive the update. WITH full list Supported devices can be found here.

When will the official iOS 11 update be released in Russia?

The official release of the final version will take place on September 19 at about 20 pm Moscow time, 10 days before the start iPhone sales 8 (iPhone X will be available to ordinary users no earlier than November 3). New ones will also be presented along with OS for Apple Watch (watchOS 4) and Apple TV (tvOS 11).

However, anyone can now install iOS 11 Golden Master, which is unlikely to differ noticeably from a full assembly. Supported devices include all iPhones with 64-bit processor architecture (iPhone 5s, SE, 6/6s/7/Plus, 8, X), iPad 5, iPad mini 2 and 3, both iPad Air and all iPad models Pro as well iPod touch 6. To install on your gadget, you should use the detailed instructions.