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The site installed a beta version of the system for developers on iPad and iPhone and got acquainted with the main changes that will become available to all users in the fall.

Lock screen and Control Center

The notification panel has merged with the lock screen, now recent notifications are displayed on the screen at startup or from an unlocked state by swiping the curtain, and older notifications are available by swiping up on this screen. It’s difficult to say what the benefit of the new location will be.

The Control Center has become more transparent and now occupies only one screen. The appearance is controversial, but users can customize the buttons (for now from a preset list). The function of going to Wi-Fi settings was not implemented, but new items were made and screen recording was added. No more connecting to your Mac or using workarounds.

iPad has combined Control Center with the screen running programs. It looks logical, and also significantly saves space and makes easier work with multiple applications. However, real multitasking has also been significantly improved.

Multitasking

iPad is becoming more suitable for fast execution complex tasks, iOS 11 provides several features for this. Split View and Slide Over are now launched not by swiping from the edge, but from the dock: swiping from the bottom edge pulls it out, after which you need to grab the application icon and pull it to the required place. Slide Over allows you to place a window not only on the right, but also on the left.

If the application is not in the dock, you need to grab its icon on the desktop, then, without releasing it, launch the second program, and then install the first program in the right place:

The Dock allows you to store not six, but thirteen programs (and the three most recently running applications). This will significantly speed up movement through the software, and when paired with a full-fledged Drag’n’Drop, it will allow you not to be distracted by copying and pasting. The last option works not only with split screen - go to the application, select the content by holding, without releasing your finger, minimize the program, go to the target application, release the content. The insertion is complete.

Users report that the iPad Pro 12.9 can display three programs at once (Split View and Slide Over), as well as Picture in Picture:

In the same way, you can move several icons on the desktop at a time:

Moreover, you can select recently from the dock open documents, which you can grab and drag into the running program:

The best part is that any application with copy and paste capabilities already supports Drag’n’Drop and “Recently Open Documents”.

Files

The Files application should replace the file manager (Finder or Explorer); in the future, it will become a hub for all files on a mobile device and will learn to work with popular cloud storage services, including Dropbox, Google Drive, Microsoft OneDrive, Box and others. Now this is an iCloud Drive client with a quick access panel on the left and Drag’n’Drop support.

The program will evolve in the future, as hinted at with storage options up to 512 GB.

Keyboard

iOS 11 has updated the keyboard for iPhone and iPad. iPhone 7 Plus lost the multifunctional keyboard in landscape mode, instead additional buttons There is now empty space to the left and right of the letters. In the vertical display, a layout has appeared shifted to the left or right side, which will contribute to the convenience of one-handed input:

The iPad keyboard now has shift keys in all applications (previously, this layout was only available in Swift Playgrounds). To enter a minor character, you need to swipe down on the key. The split keyboard can be magnetized to the bottom edge of the display, rather than keeping it raised by three centimeters:

A separate achievement - switching between languages ​​is now as fast as when calling the second keyboard layer. Moreover, the system now remembers which layout is used in which application in Split View mode.

Screenshots

Creating a screenshot is accompanied by a pop-up window in the lower left corner; if you click on this thumbnail, the frame editor will open, where you can not only paint the screenshot, but also send it to social networks or another application, and when you exit, you have the opportunity to either leave the frame in the gallery or remove it immediately. The markup window has been significantly redesigned, the functionality has been expanded with brushes from “Draw” in “Notes”, similar functions are available for marking PDFs.

App Store

The branded application store, the logic of which has not changed since its release, abandoned the old hierarchy in favor of a glossy style Apple Music. In addition to the interface itself, App Store a “Today” tab appeared (which is constantly updated by editors), and separate blocks for games and applications.

Selected programs will also be accompanied by articles "from exclusive releases to behind-the-scenes stories." Now this can be seen, for example, on the Monument Valley 2 card. In addition, articles will appear, for example, “5 tips on how to get more from VSCO.”

The application cards have become prettier, the video starts playing automatically, but without sound, and if the program is in the top, it will immediately indicate where it is now. In-app purchases are no longer hidden behind a tab, but are available as a slider on the program card.

Built-in Applications

Several programs demonstrate new interface, which exploits bold fonts, large headings and card display of information in stores.

The most controversial change is the “Calculator” interface (the icon is also so-so):

“Notes” now allows you to pin entries at the top of the list, the display of links has become clearer, thumbnails no longer look like part of the canvas, and a document scanner has been added:

Minor changes

The second row of widgets has disappeared on the iPad, now it’s one long canvas, but you can finally embed a weather widget (one-on-one like on the iPhone):

A bilingual Russian-English dictionary has been added, iCloud Drive has lost the 1 TB option, but gives 2 TB for the same $10, AirPods can be configured for a greater number of gestures:

Siri not only received an updated Siri interface with cards, but also learned to understand text:

The minimum brightness on the iPad Air 2 and iPhone 7 Plus is significantly lower than before. The network reception indicator returned to bars. Devices under the same account have learned to share their Wi-Fi password. The dock no longer displays program names. two new effects have been added to iMessage. GIF support has appeared in “Photo”, and QR code reading and level have appeared in “Camera”:

“Dialer” not only changed in appearance, but also learned to group call numbers by application (previously it was a continuous canvas):

Media player has changed:

Safari Web View is no longer misleading with an outline around the domain (the item remains unclickable, but now looks like a logo, not a link that can be edited). Keychain (saving passwords in Safari) is no longer limited to the browser, third-party developers can now connect to the database and save users from entering a password.

appeared in the settings new item, which will automatically remove applications that have not been used for a long time. They promise to save the data. Luckily, this can be disabled, but the feature is enabled by default, meaning many users will experience programs disappearing from their devices.

Dark theme

The expected interface in dark or black colors never appeared, but Apple redesigned the color inversion mode, or rather added its new implementation “Smart Inversion”. Activating this setting reverses the color of everything except images, videos and some programs. It looks better than before, but the result still doesn’t match a full-fledged dark theme.

There is a chance that this innovation, brought to mind, will be reserved for the announcement in conjunction with the next generation of iPhone.

Other innovations

iOS 11 is fraught with many other features, be it things that the company announced at the presentation or less significant changes that are revealed on the website for developers. official page Apple or not mentioned at all.

For example, iMessage introduced business chats for companies - now a brand can provide support in a branded messenger, rather than switching to social networks or using separate tools.

iPhone 7 and 7 Plus have learned to read NFC tags, the “Camera” has been replenished with new filters, takes photos and videos using new codecs (which halved their size and broke compatibility with old programs), received more tools for editing Live Photo.

Something doesn’t work yet, some functions have not yet been found, and some may disappear altogether by the official release of the final version of iOS 11..

Impressions from iOS 11

The new version of the OS brings the iPad closer to competing tablets running Windows control 10 and laptops from Apple itself. The iPad still cannot compete on equal terms with macOS or Windows; with the current set of capabilities, the problem moves from the plane of the system itself to the plane of applications.

The iPad is not pleased with the variety of professional software, since its development and support on a mobile device costs the developer about the same as on a desktop. When decent-priced apps buy as well on the iPad as they do on the Mac, software makers will step up and close the gap.

How to install iOS 11 right now

The version available to developers today requires a profile. You can download it from (copy the link to the profile and open it in Safari), then follow the iOS prompts: save the profile and restart the device. Then you can go to the standard “Update Center”, where it will be available for download iOS beta 11.

Once again: it’s better not to take workarounds, but to wait for the final release or at least public testing. The most impatient ones should play it safe - create backup copy current iPhone status or iPad, and it’s better to do this in iTunes on your computer.

Set up a notification center, link cloud services, download applications for ARKit.

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1. Set up a new control center

In iOS 11, the smartphone control center interface has completely changed. iOS developers got rid of the extra swipe to switch between the player and main functions, and placed everything on one screen. Additional features open when you press hard (3D Touch) or for a long time on a specific function: this way you can “open” the player, control communication modules, and the intensity of the flashlight light.

Elements of the control center can now be customized: add or remove individual functions, change their location. All this is done through the general iOS settings.

For example, you can add a screen recording function that allows you to record everything that happens on your smartphone display.

Setting up Control Center in iOS 11

Car owners can enable the Do Not Disturb Driver feature. It hides incoming notifications while you're driving and turns off automatically when you're done driving. Unfortunately, third-party developers cannot yet build their functions here.

2. Go to the new App Store

One of the most talked about updates in iOS 11 is the new App Store. The app store now resembles a magazine hand-curated by Apple curators.

Every day they choose “App of the Day”, “Game of the Day”, talk about them, publish interviews with developers, selections, and so on. All materials are grouped by day - in blog format.

A separate section for games has appeared in the main menu. Tops free and paid applications are now located inside the “Games” and “Applications” sections - each with its own separate rating. The top growing applications were completely removed from the App Store.

3. Link cloud services to the new Files application

“Files” is a new application in iOS 11 for managing documents stored on the device and in the clouds. For example, you can connect Dropbox, Google Drive, Box to it to manage all files from cloud services in one place.

However, files from third-party services are not displayed natively in the Files application interface, but are shown in separate window. They can be opened, but cannot be moved.

Dropbox in the Files app

4. Take a screenshot and edit it

The screenshots you just took remain at the bottom left of the screen for a few seconds. They can be immediately edited, sent and deleted without clogging up the device’s photo gallery. On iPad Pro, you can add notes to a screenshot when Apple help Pencil.

5. Check multitasking on iPad

In version 11 of iOS on the iPad, you can open up to four windows at the same time: one on top, two in Split View, plus video from Safari.

In addition, a drag-and-drop function has appeared for transferring content between different applications(for this purpose the developers third party applications should add support).

You can select a large number of files at once: to do this, you need to select the first file with one finger, and select all the others with the other hand. The function works the same when moving applications on the home screen.

6. Chat with Siri

Voice assistant Apple got a more natural voice - thanks to machine learning, Siri can speak with intonation and expression. In addition, Siri now understands requests based on context and can show hints in applications.

Siri received an updated interface in iOS 11

7. Type text using the QuickType keyboard and one hand

On iPad in iOS 11, letters, numbers, symbols, and punctuation are now all on the same keyboard. Therefore, when typing text, you don’t have to switch to other modes - instead, you need to select the appropriate symbol or punctuation mark with a short swipe on the letter.

In addition, there is a mode for typing with one hand. To call it, you need to hold down the key with the image of a globe and choose which way to move the keyboard.

8. Download augmented reality apps

Along with the demo of iOS 11 in June 2017, Apple ARKit is a set of tools for developers to create mobile applications based on augmented reality. Third-party developers have been experimenting with the framework for several months to prepare their products for the launch of iOS 11.

Therefore, after the update, the first ARKit-based applications are in the new App Store. For example, Giphy World for creating scenes with animated GIFs, IKEA Place in order to “try on” items from the store catalog in a particular interior, games The Walking Dead, Arise and so on.

9. Edit Live Photos

Apple has added the ability to edit Live Photos. In iOS 11 you can change key frame image, create a looped video based on it, “Pendulum” - an analogue of Boomerang from Instagram, or “Long Exposure”.

Photos now take up less space on the device - H.265 is used for videos, HEIF is used for photos. According to Apple engineers, these standards have reduced the size of media files by almost half, so with iOS 11 free space there should be more on smartphones.

10. Scan a document

“Notes” now has a built-in scanner (called up using the “Plus” button in a note), which recognizes documents using the iPhone or iPad camera. In this case, you can hold the camera at any angle to the document - the application will “align” the plane and automatically save the document as a note.

For example, you can scan a document from this angle

It will appear in the correct plane in the note.

Notes now have table support and enhanced font management. On iPad Pro, you can use the electronic pen to take notes even when the screen is locked—just tap the screen with the Apple Pencil.

11. Change wallpaper

iOS 11 has a new set of wallpapers for your desktop. Moreover, each of the images has its own animation when the screen is unlocked.

On June 5, 2017, during a presentation at WWDC’17, Tim Cook honorably announced iOS 11, the next step in the evolution of Apple’s mobile OS. As usual, the Cupertino team preferred to shove a dozen or two skeletons into the closet and talk from the stage only about eye-catching innovations, while iOS 11 turned out to be much more prolific. We waited throughout all the beta versions, monitored corrections and improvements, so that now, after the official release of the new generation firmware, we could publish a big, honest review of iOS 11. Therefore, the time has come to go to the “Software Update” section, put the firmware on download and at the same time dive into reading interesting lines!

As an introduction, I would like to say a few words about design. Of course, Apple did without radical metamorphoses in the spirit of the transition from iOS 6 to iOS 7, but, at the same time, it more clearly outlined a course for the total unification of iOS and macOS. Remember how we noticed the contrasting cartoon style in the debut builds of Yosemity? So, now colorful icons, expressive fonts, flashy titles that were previously only in Apple Music, and some rounded forms (URL input field in Safari, calculator buttons, etc.) are ready to live on mobile devices just like them this was done on Mac a long time ago. And the Dock on the iPad - isn't that a hint? :)

In a word, in order not to write about the smoothed outlines of various interface elements or high-calorie headings for each individual application, we decided to adapt the introductory part to them. And the AppStudio editors don’t skimp on useful features!

Dock for iPad

Dock is available on Macs. There is some kind of Dock on the iPhone and iPod. What is there on Apple Watch There is a kind of Dock. Why is the iPad worse? The bottom menu bar has become one of the most noticeable innovations in iOS 11 that affects productivity. The iPad's Dock can hold up to 15 apps at a time. You can display both individual shortcuts and entire folders on the panel. Drag & Drop, another 11th-gen highlight, makes it easy to move large bundles of apps: you press an icon with one finger without releasing it, mark other shortcuts (a counter appears in the corner), and then drag your finger to the Dock and watch with a sense of accomplishment as applications are dispersed throughout the menu bar!

In addition, the Dock is equipped with a section for recently used applications and programs from the Proactive series (working closely with Search and collecting user preferences). If you don't want to clutter the panel with two unnecessary objects, you can disable the mini-section: Settings -> Multitasking -> Show recent.

New App Switcher and Multitasking

While we're talking about iOS 11 for iPad, we can't help but mention the completely redesigned App Switcher on tablets. It's become more like Safari, which displays tabs as thumbnails in the "I want to see all sites at once" mode - which is great! Due to the dense layout of the “previews”, the contents of programs/games are analyzed with a bang; The information content of the Switch has increased significantly!

Thumbnails are closed in the old-fashioned way - by swiping up, although in the first beta versions they were forced to use a more Nordic method, as when deleting applications. Fortunately, it was abandoned. There was even a small life hack: to go to the Desktop, just tap on the free space, so as not to have to reach for the “Home” button once again. And multitasking on the iPad can also be activated by swiping your finger from the bottom to the middle of the screen.

The App Switcher shares territory with the equally updated Control Center, which we'll talk about below when we get to iOS 11 on iPhone. That is, owners of huge and more modest tablets will be able to make all the preparations in one place, by double pressing the “Home” button.

Multitasking tricks, divided Split screen View and the sliding sidebar Slide Over have also been transformed. Let's say you opened the redrawn App Store and at the same time you needed Notes, which were located on the Dock panel. Drag Notes to the right side, and the display is divided into zones. By the way, the split screen is now easier to activate by simply pulling the area with the application down. The main differences lie in the proportions: previously they were allowed to use the available space 50/50%, but now you can move dividing line by 20/80% or vice versa. Another good thing is that when minimized, the Split View proportions are preserved, which are also displayed in the Application Switcher. To top it all off, let's note the additional animations that appear during Drag & Drop actions.

Drag & Drop

Drag & Drop is a real discovery that has been awaited since its appearance first iPad. Now you can drag and drop anything and anywhere, once again taking advantage of the split-screen option and multitasking in general. The Cupertino team was not lazy and created a smart insertion system: links are stamped with previews (like in instant messengers), text is moved, photographs immediately determine their place. There are countless application scenarios: filling notes with images, creating articles using web sources, and much more. Again, don't forget about multiple selections so you can move armfuls of objects at once. When you drag a group of files into the desired field and release your finger, the content will automatically disperse on the screen.

QuickType keyboard and new printing features

The updated keyboard in iOS 11 automatically killed a tweak like SwipeSelection. If you look closely at the keys, you will notice additional characters that are printed by swiping down, meaning you no longer need to switch to another panel using Shift. Can you imagine how much time this feature will save?

The keyboards also have a “one-armed bandit” option, making it more convenient to type with one hand. It works for both left-handed and right-handed people. The corresponding mode is activated via the Globe icon. You may have to practice a lot to get the hang of it, as the keys become noticeably smaller, and it feels like you're holding the good old iPhone 5 in your hand. But when you hold the Plus device with one left/right hand, productivity is obvious.

In the topic of keyboards, it would be appropriate to define a new dictation function - voice layout switching. Now, by speaking English text to your smartphone, you can make inserts, for example, in Chinese, and iOS 11 will understand everything and write it accordingly.

Control Center (new Control Center)

For some reason, the Control Center in iOS 11 has become a Point, oh, these quirks of our interpreters. So, the Item now occupies the entire screen, allows you to customize the content and is perceived completely differently (in in a good way). Almost every button sports an individual color and animation (when pressed). With the new Control Center, using 3D Touch is simply necessary, since familiar functions open up in a new way: the timer sets the countdown time faster (now it can only count seconds); Night mode is hidden behind the brightness control Night Shift; The divisions of the flashlight determine its power, etc.

But most of all the possibilities are revealed by the wireless data transmission unit (upper left corner), where home screen Airplane mode, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and Cellular data (new) are highlighted. And that's not it. As soon as you press harder on the section, the buttons for activating AirDrop and Modem Mode will fly out. Turning off Wi-Fi now works more intelligently: you disconnect from a specific network (SSID), rather than “killing” the wireless module. But previously this could only be done with Bluetooth.

As you experiment further with 3D Touch in Control Center, you'll notice that pressing hard on the music block launches the Now Playing screen. It shows not only the current track, but also connected devices, be it wireless headphones, speakers and other utensils. By the way, if the sound comes through an external source, then a blue icon lights up in the upper right corner of the block.

Users have the right to independently choose the applications they want to see in the Control Center, however, complete freedom is still far away. The list of available candidates for replenishment is at: Settings -> Control Center -> Configure elements. management. The following procedure is identical to widgets.

In iOS 11, you can start recording your screen directly from Control Center (the file is saved to your Camera Roll). Nearby is Apple Remote, and next door is another new feature: Do Not Disturb the Driver mode, thanks to which you will not receive notifications while turning the steering wheel or pressing the pedals. Let's explore it in more detail by going to: Settings -> Do Not Disturb and scroll down to the heading “Do not disturb the driver.” Here you need to clarify when the mode will turn on: automatically (when motion is detected); when connected to the car's Bluetooth or manually.

Just below you can configure an automatic response to a specific group of contacts (or as you wish). Of course, the phrase used for auto-reply is also edited. Now, if someone tries to disturb you while driving, they will receive the very phrase that you chose as a template for an auto-reply.

Screenshots

The mechanism for capturing screenshots has not changed - the screen is still photographed using a keyboard shortcut “Home” + “Power on”, but now, after shooting, you will see a sketch in the lower left corner, which will stay there for 5 seconds and disappear, unless, of course, you want to do anything with it. It will be annoying - just swipe it to the left.

Previously, to share a screenshot, you had to go to the Photos application, select required file and only then tap on the corresponding system button. Well, from now on, image transfer is much faster: spend more time on the screenshot thumbnail, which we wrote about above, and select the desired method of sharing or saving, be it AirDrop, the “Files” file manager, sending by mail and other classic options.

To start editing screenshots, just tap on the thumbnail. The screenshot will shrink slightly in size, and the free space will be taken up by tools reminiscent of those in the Photos application.

As always, pen, pencil and marker are available. After selecting a tool, it opens color palette. The thickness of the lines is adjusted solely by the force of your finger, making drawing more intuitive. The eraser, of course, will quickly destroy the roughness of creativity. The “cancel”/”forward” buttons are located in the upper right corner, and you can reset as last action, and the whole story.

The new iOS 11 screenshot processor even has its own lasso tool designed to highlight certain elements. Imagine, for example, that you have outlined the wrong block on the site with a pen: take the lasso, select the stroke and move it to the right place.

Cropping works according to the classic principle, making it easy to straighten the image by moving the sides or stretching the proportions. Here it is best to use the pinch gesture (spreading/bringing two fingers together) to adjust the scale.

Text will appear on your screenshots if you click on the “Aa” icon in the bottom menu bar. A small panel will open with a modest supply of fonts, alignment and point size, however, this should be enough to make notes on the go.

Signatures are stamped in a slightly different way - click on the plus sign in the lower right corner and select “New signature”. Then everything is clear: you sign on the screen and experiment with the resulting autograph as you please (move it, change color, size and other parameters).

Using the same plus sign, customizable shapes can be freely added. Their properties support all the transformation techniques described above.

Processing several images at once is perhaps the best option for new screenshots. In addition, it will not require any additional body movements from the user: you take a portion of screenshots, tap on the sketch, and then perform the usual manipulations, traditionally scrolling through images with swipes.

The Screenshot Wizard does not have the coveted “X” button for deleting pictures, so to instantly get rid of a file, you need to click on the thumbnail, and then quickly tap on “Done” so that a menu appears, offering to either save the screenshot in Photos or delete From him.

Have you taken a lot of screenshots and want to drag elements from one to another? No problem! However, you will have to be content with limited content, for example, only drawings, because the text is not allowed to be moved. Apply proper pressure on the object and move it to the side until it settles on another adjacent screenshot.

Notes

The updated Notes application now has a built-in document scanner. Click on the “+” button and select “Scan documents”. Next, you adjust the desired scanning mode, be it color, black and white, or some specific format. Set the size with dots. Save the result. A few words about saving: in iOS 11, export to PDF has become available, which greatly simplifies working with papers.

Apple allowed to use handwriting and printed text simultaneously in one note. Imagine that you are typing some kind of agreement using the keyboard, and under it you put the author’s signature by swiping your finger across the screen. To switch to handwriting input, click on the second icon on the right in the form of a felt-tip pen. Essentially, these are the same drawing tools, but they work inextricably from printed text. Most likely, this know-how will be quickly picked up by those who often take notes.

Remarque: Handwritten notes in Notes are now displayed in progress without any problems global search by iOS.

The drawing tool itself is separated under the “+” button, called “Add sketch”. Any graphic masterpiece created in it will automatically be placed in the document as a separate image.

The Notes application has acquired moderately smart tables (still there, on the toolbar), which allow you to move columns/rows using long presses, edit blocks and their location, and also carry out all the same procedures with cells that we are used to doing in regular entries. The output handlers (the leftmost icon) offer to copy, export the table or convert it to text, not counting deletion.

Gestures have also been upgraded. Swiping from right to left pulls out 3 icons: protect the entry with a password; move to folder; delete. Swiping from left to right pins the highlighted note to the very top of the list. And to quickly move to editing a note, tap on it with two fingers.

Notes also boasts a more intelligent arrangement of formatting elements, which are located above the keyboard, and when pressed, a large panel with easy-to-read settings buttons pulls up from below.

Almost forgot about " Instant Notes". The feature will be appreciated by all owners of an Apple stylus. With Apple Pencil, you just need to touch even the locked screen, and a note will instantly open, ready to save the idea that comes to you.

Safari

Now we get to Safari. To put it bluntly, there was no revolution here. A rounded address field was noted. The tab switcher has also been smoothed out. The reading list has been transformed to match iOS 11 (bold headings, page layout, basic font settings on the right side).

But the built-in video player has seriously changed, and for the better. It has become much more spacious: the “Close” and “Full Screen” buttons are located in the left corner, the Volume Horn is in the right, the entire bottom is filled with control keys, timeline, AirPlay and Subtitles. Thus, a lot of free space was freed up on the screen for playing content.

In Safari, the scrolling speed has been increased so that it does not differ from the system one. Entire web pages are easily converted into a PDF file, which is then available for editing, markup and further sharing. You can manipulate the resulting document in any way you want using your fingers and screenshot wizard tools, without even touching the iPad in your bag.

IN Safari settings experimental features appeared. The average user will have no use for them, but developers can play with WebGPU, Constant Properties, Link Preload and others by going to: Settings -> Safari -> Add-ons -> Experimental Features(they weren't even translated).

If you long-press on the tabs icon in Safari, you will see new features like Close n Tabs, Close Tab, New Private Tab, New Tab. Interestingly, the landscape view of tabs (as on Macs) has become available on devices with smaller screens.

Files

Files is a new app that replaces iCloud Drive and is designed for both iPhone and iPad. Apple's first full-fledged file manager absorbed all the cream of similar products that came out earlier (for example, Documents 6), and became one of the first evangelists of Drag & Drop technology - because the genre contributes to this.

Drag files and folders either individually or en masse using a memorized gesture (press an icon with one finger, select other objects with the rest and move to the desired location). Use a convenient tagging system, Recent and Favorites tabs, all well-known cloud storage(iCloud Drive, Dropbox, Yandex.Disk, Google Drive, etc.), manage your iPhone storage space. In one of the latest beta versions, OS X Server was added. The locations are conveniently organized and quickly turned on/off using the toggle switches opposite.

The Files application allows you to edit PDFs and images at a primitive level using system tools. If you are going to open Pages, Numbers or Keynote documents, the corresponding program will launch (the usual file association).

Naturally, the icon “ Save to "Files", which helps you equip your file manager with content from virtually anywhere.

Siri and Search

If you go to Settings -> General -> Universal access-> Siri, you'll find a new feature called Enter Text for Siri. Activating it will allow you not to say anything to the electronic assistant, but write.

Long pressing the Home button to call Siri was also allowed to be disabled, so that you could only resort to “Hey Siri”.

Aunt Siri herself now sports a new background, new animation branded halo, made in a futuristic style, just like the entire 11th generation mobile OS from Apple. Why, Siri even changed her voice! Whether it has become worse or better is up to you, dear readers, to decide.

But the key achievement of Siri in iOS 11 is instant translation from one language to another. As usual, support for Russian is on the way, however, you can already try out the simplest options in English. Practice a phrase like “Say good morning in Chinese.”

As for Search, the input results are now displayed below the input field, which is more rational. Local Spotlight can even detect handwritten input. The font was made bolder, and icons of the corresponding applications appeared opposite sentences in the spirit of “Search on the Web”, “Search in the App Store”, “Search in Maps”.

New App Store

To be honest, I would like to write a separate review about the new App Store, because the application has received a truly new face. The developers breathed soul into the store Apple applications, doing the same thing as with the Apple Online Store: you are interested in virtual shopping, exploring applications and purchasing content.

Scrolling through product pages has become much more enjoyable. You immediately notice large photographs, human-like videos, flashy posters. If the application has won any awards, you will definitely see a corresponding icon, as well as various ranking positions. Now you can read reviews instead of squinting, trying to find out everyone's opinion.

In addition, Apple took a more rational approach to the spread of categories in the bottom menu. Games and applications are now located separately. They are bordered by search, updates and the main news of today. The Today tab actually turned out to be a cool digest in the spirit of a good RSS reader.

iCloud Family subscription

In iOS 11, the so-called one comes into effect, allowing you to use one iCloud storage for all Family Sharing members.

Instead of paying for each subscription separately, go to: Settings -> Apple ID -> iCloud -> iCloud Storage. You must have at least 200 GB of cloud space, which is quite manageable given the savings over multiple accounts. Click "Open" general access" and confirm on the device of the connected Apple ID. Now you pay for one more capacious account, and all Family Sharing members use it.

Messages

Frankly speaking, the Cupertino team modified Messages in iOS 10 so much that the 11th generation was left with nothing but a competent polishing of the “steroidal messenger from Apple.” At the very bottom of the chat window, the developers have attached a feed of applications, thanks to which you can share music (Music), attach business cards (ABBYY BCR), insert stickers (App Store) and much more.

Two newcomers arrived at the effects camp under the names “Echo” (a pop-up flash mob of bubbles with messages) and “Spotlight” (darkening the entire screen and highlighting a specific message, like on stage).

FaceTime

Video calls via FaceTime now allow you to simultaneously take a LivePhoto by clicking on the familiar round button in the lower left corner. There, a little higher, the cameras switch from front to rear and vice versa. And already among the captured LivePhotos, you can sort the most successful frame by scrolling through the tape from many pictures with your finger, selecting that very moment and clicking “Set as key photo.” In addition, the FaceTime ringtone has also changed.

Camera

It is logical to assume that LivePhotos are cropped using the same scheme. Apple allows you to add effects to them: you just need to swipe the Live Photo up to open options like “Loop,” “Pendulum,” and “Long Exposure.” You can either leave a “live” photo, or loop some effect on a couple of the best frames.

The Camera's new portrait mode allows you to create photos with a stylishly blurred background, including a bokeh effect.

There is no need for a separate application for reading QR codes, since the Camera has learned to process data encrypted in black and white squares - just point the camera at them. If QR codes are rare in your life, you can disable the option: Settings -> Camera -> Scan QR code.

Photo

The "It's About Time" award went to the newly rolled out GIF support. Save “gifs” to your Camera Roll and view full-fledged animations. Now also on iOS 11 :)

Memories have been adjusted to portrait mode, you no longer need to specifically twist the phone.

Any photos can be turned into watch faces for Apple Watch in the blink of an eye. This function, like many other new items, is highlighted in the sharing panel under the appropriate name “ Create a watch face».

The wallpaper bins have been replenished with one regular image of the beach and three Live Photos on the theme of the elements.

Telephone

The Phone application, in addition to the traditional interface change, has acquired an automatic call answering function. In the settings you can set the time after which the answering machine is activated.

Augmented Reality

iOS 11 is designed to save ARKit, a set of tools for developing augmented reality projects, from the stagnant accumulation of useful and useless functions. Imagine being able to add 3D digital models to your photo or video, lay out textures, insert animations and much more directly from your iPhone/iPad. At the time of testing beta versions, quite powerful ones appeared on the Internet, which, as they say, are better to see once.

Podcasts and Music

Podcasts have become similar to the standard Music application. Both the mini-player and the entire interface are difficult to distinguish from each other.

As for the actual Music, there were some sharing functions, which were facilitated by Twitter. Yes, yes, “followers” ​​have appeared in Music, that is, you can subscribe to other users to track their updates, and other users, in turn, to follow you. This is precisely what explains new section the music your friends listen to.

Remarque: iOS 11 officially supports high-quality FLAC format. All that is required from the user is to upload the files onto the device, and you can listen at least in the same “Files” application.

Settings

• Comprehensive information about accounts and passwords is provided in a separate tab in Settings. Inside, everything is the same as before.

• In the “Content Update” section, which is in the main settings, rules for wireless connections are set, and applications that require (or not) downloading updates are selected.
• occurs similarly to pairing with AirPods: when a guest (located next to your device) selects an access point (SSID), its owner will receive a notification through which you can send a password and connect a third-party device.
• iCloud has introduced a warning system when creating backups and deleting data.

• The new feature “Prevent cross-site tracking” prevents web resources from exchanging traffic: Settings -> Safari.

• If you have problems with the mechanical power button, it will definitely come in handy new feature turn off the phone: Settings -> General (at the very bottom).

• iOS 11 has come with a lot of baggage when it comes to customizing AirPods. Many rejoiced at the long-awaited function of assigning the next/previous track using taps on the plugs.
• Apps that use your location will always be highlighted with a blue bar at the top of the screen. Yes, this was also in iOS 10, but not for everyone.

• iOS 11 will come in handy in an emergency because it includes an SOS function. Quickly click the power button 5 times to trigger a call to the emergency service (or another number that you save in the settings). After this, a second red SOS slider will appear on the shutdown panel. Just in case, there is an animation explaining how the emergency function is activated.

• Panel iPhone storage provides more information and recommendations, the colors have become brighter. From there you can delete applications while saving the content. That is, if you reinstall it, important data will not be lost.
• In the Wi-Fi section, a toggle switch has appeared that disables automatic authorization in a specific Wi-Fi network.
• WITH using Touch The ID can be verified by a trusted computer.
• AirPlay 2 provides support for multiroom mode to adapt the sound of wireless speakers to different rooms.
• Photos are saved in HEIF (High Efficiency Image Format), and videos are saved in HEVC (or H.265), thereby achieving double file compression while maintaining quality. So don't be alarmed if you see HEIF instead of JPEG :)

iOS 11 design touches

• The password entry screen has become smoother and more contrasting, in fact, like all of iOS 11.
• Animations for locking and minimizing applications were like falling into a kind of abyss. The effect is very reminiscent of the feeling when the ground disappears from under your feet. And that's great!
• The search text has become noticeably fatter. The battery icon has been slightly edited.
• The bars displaying the signal level have returned cellular network.

• An animated display of images of AirPods and the charging case has appeared.
• In the so-called “Dock on iPhone”, application signatures have disappeared. It is understood that if you often use the same Safari, then you already know what the branded browser is called :)

• We're willing to bet that those who had a standard Calculator on their desktop immediately noticed a striking difference. The buttons have been made more streamlined. In the image and likeness of the entire system, we added contrast and worked on the fonts. But perhaps the most important thing is the amount of darkness on the screen.

• iOS 11 does not have a Dark Mode as such, but there is a toggle switch that inverts the color. When turned on, the screen actually turns dark, however, be careful, because when you activate the classic mode, your photos will also be inverted - they will look like X-rays. To enable the parody dark theme, go to: Settings -> General -> Accessibility -> Display Adaptation -> Color Inversion. Smart inversion simply activates “Night mode,” while classic inversion pours acid on everything.
• The notification curtain immediately falls after swiping from top to bottom. That is, notifications are prioritized rather than the Today screen.

• A “stubborn” banner has been added to notifications, which always hangs at the top of the screen.
• The Wi-Fi status bar has become slightly fatter.

Conclusion

The inspiration from iOS 11 was enough to write a review of almost 4000 words, which speaks for itself :) The 11th generation is a big step forward and the text above is living proof of this. The unification of iOS and macOS only benefits the platforms.

Hi all. This article is global iOS review 11. In it I will go through all the innovations operating system regarding iOS 10. There turned out to be a decent number of them, so get ready for a large number text and screenshots. But I tried to be concise.

The App Store has completely changed: from the icon to the functionality and ideology. Firstly, a section with news appeared: “Today”. This section publishes “Game of the Day” and “Apps of the Day” (formerly “Editor's Choice”). Also, selection articles and interview articles with developers will be published immediately. Behind latest Apple special respect. The App Store clearly lacked this kind of humanity.

Secondly, there were separate sections for games and programs. This should have been done a long time ago. Each category has its own tops and selections made by Apple moderators. For example, games about Zombies or programs relevant to the outdoors...

Thirdly, the entire store has been redesigned. The App Store has begun to visually look a lot like Apple Music in all its elements. Bold font in headings.

One cool new thing I liked is that the description now indicates the app’s current rank in its category.

I also note that video from applications starts automatically. This is not very good for those who have limited traffic. This can be disabled in the settings:

Settings->iTunes Store and App Store->Autoplay videos.

Command centre

The appearance of the control center has completely changed. Now all elements again, as in iOS 9 and earlier, fit on one screen. Added a button to turn on/off the cellular network: Cook heard our prayers.

If you click on any icon and hold it for a second, an additional options window opens. The funny thing is that this works on all devices, even those without 3D Touch, although visually it resembles exactly this function.

Additional options are very useful. For example, a flashlight can be set to one of four brightness levels, and a clock can be set with a timer...

This is what it looks like on the iPad Air (note that the device does not have 3D Touch):

Moreover, you can remove some options from the Control Center and add new ones.

Settings->Control Center->Customize elements. management.

For example, you can add quick access to the voice recorder. But the most interesting thing is the “Screen Recording” option, which allows you to record video directly from the screen of your iDevice.

The video is saved to the Photos app. Previously, this was only possible with the help of jailbreak and tweaks from Cydia.

The iPhone now has a “Do not disturb the driver while driving” option. If it is enabled, then notifications will not be sent if the phone detects that a vehicle is being moved.

Calculator

The icon has changed. The design of the application has changed. Now all the buttons are round, and the button with the number "0" represents an oval.

The Calculator application is still not added to the iPad. Therefore, use third-party applications.

Standard Files application

It appears in the system automatically, therefore it is built into the firmware. Files is an attempt to make a built-in file manager. In terms of functionality, it’s not even close to any Documents, but the change is good.

The application has a couple of sections with the device and iCloud Drive (accordingly, the separate iCloud Drive application has disappeared from iOS). You can also add third-party cloud applications and file managers. For example, in September they are already available in the Documents, Dropbox, Google Drive, Cloud Mail and so on.

On the iPad with its multitasking, the application will become popular, because it is configured for convenient carrying files. But finger transfer also works great on iPhone.

Photo and video

There's one cool change for photos and videos in iOS 11. True, it will only affect owners of the iPhone 7, 7 Plus, 10.5-inch iPad Pro and 12.9-inch iPad Pro (2017 model). Photos and videos will now take up 1.5-2 times less space. This is done through built-in HEIF (for photos) and HEVC (for video) encoding. With the same quality, compression of pictures and videos will become more efficient.

Previously, video recorded by the iPhone/iPad camera was compressed in H.264 format. iOS 11 uses the highly efficient H.265 (or HEVC) video compression codec. Although you can’t tell by the names of the codecs, the difference reaches 100%. That is, files recorded using H.265 are half the size of the same files recorded using H.264.

For example, on iOS 10, one minute of video in 720p quality will take up 60 megabytes. And on iOS 11 there are already 40. Video in 1080p quality (30 frames per second) on iOS 10 will be 130 megabytes, and on iOS 11 - 60 megabytes...

Three new built-in effects have appeared for Live Photos: looping videos, pendulum and long exposure... The effects are called up by swiping up on the picture.

Also, iOS 10 had 8 built-in filters for photos, and now there are 9. The names of all filters have been changed. Old filters have been improved. As Apple itself says, with them skin color will look more natural...

The standard iOS camera now has the ability to scan QR codes. If you need to disable the option, then:

Settings->Camera->Scan QR code.

Siri

Siri has changed visually...

And... she became wiser again. Now she can improve her voice, making it more realistic. Some advanced machine technology is used. Siri has also learned to translate in any direction between six languages:

• English
• Chinese
• Spanish
• French
• Italian
• German

It is promised that there will be many more languages ​​in the future. And in general, during the June conference it was said that Siri will almost know what you want. Your own predictor of the future.

Now, if you don't want (or can't) communicate with Siri by voice, you can switch to text typing.

Settings->General->Accessibility->Siri->Text input for Siri.

Dock and multitasking on iPad

The iPad now has a Dock panel similar to Mac OS. The panel contains the most popular apps, which the user runs. The panel is accessible from anywhere. It is not yet clear whether it will work on all iPad models. But everything works fine on a fairly old iPad Air.

The Dock panel holds 13 icons (or folders). Another 3 appear there automatically. These are the most launched applications. This panel can be called up by swiping up from the bottom from any application.

Please note that now the icons in the Dock are without names, both on the iPad and on the iPhone:

The multitasking panel on the iPad now needs to be called up with two swipes from bottom to top. As you can see, there are 4 application windows on the screen, which, if possible, reflect what is happening in them. To completely remove the application, you need to swipe up on the program window.

Fast screenshot editor

After taking a screenshot, it hangs in the lower left corner of the screen for several seconds. If you tap on it, the screen will open in a special editor. Here you can quickly crop a picture or draw/write something on it... For this, the editor has various tools.

iOS dark theme

Apple developers are constantly improving accessibility features. These functions are intended mainly for people with disabilities or some problems with hearing, vision, etc. But all users can apply these settings for their tasks.

Thus, in iOS 11 appeared Dark theme registration

Settings -> General -> Accessibility -> Keyboard shortcuts.

Here you need to check the box for Smart color inversion. After this, at any time you can press Home three times and the system will ask whether to enable inversion. Now the option works almost perfectly. That is, for example, desktops are displayed as is, but applications are converted to a dark color.

Notes

At some point, Apple paid attention to its notes. And now from the copy-paste tool to first iOS Standard Notes has evolved into a powerful tool for working with...drum roll...notes.

In iOS 11, this application has been improved again. Now, tables have been added to notes (hello, Excel?) and the ability to scan documents and cut out the necessary fragments from the scans.

The program now offers the ability to select the background of new notes.

Settings->Notes->Lines and Cells:

Cards

Maps have been improved again and now in some countries Apple maps are very worthy alternative. In large cities (New York, London, etc.) everything looks very detailed... There are virtual 3D tours.

Added maps of premises (for example, from them you can already understand where a restaurant is located in a shopping center). When navigating, the maps show the desired lane.

The map supplier is TomTom, which means that maps are useless for Russia.

Optimizing free space

Shared iCloud storage for the whole family. They waited - now one family member can buy free space, and the rest can use it. But you definitely need to buy a tariff of 200 gigabytes.

Settings->General->iPad/iPhone Storage. Here are some recommendations. When the device memory is almost full, the system recommends “Download unused programs.” The program data is saved and, if installed, is picked up by the application.

If you click on the application, then in the description there is an opportunity to download this specific application. The program remains in the settings and the “Reinstall the program” button appears. The desktop icon also remains, but a cloud icon appears next to the application name. When you click on the icon, the application will begin to be installed again.

Right there in the settings, the system offers to view “Large attachments”. If you go there, you can see attachments in messages, sorted by size for easy removal and freeing up space.

Minor changes

Many standard applications have changed icons.

The cellular signal strength icon has changed. Now this is a set of sticks of different sizes. And the battery icon has an inner border.

The headers in some applications have changed. Now they look like they should - in bold. For example, the word “Settings” in the corresponding applications.

A new unlocking effect, in which the screen with the password goes up somewhere...

Messages now has a sticker panel at the bottom that expands when touched. Apparently this is a hint to use stickers more often...

The design of the sticker store has also been changed and new effects have appeared:

The transfer of Apple Pay from person to person via iMessage was announced at the conference. I haven’t tested it - I don’t know how it works.

If you hold your finger on the keyboard over the language switching icon, you can select one-handed typing from the menu. The keyboard will move slightly for quick typing. This feature is convenient for plus versions of the iPhone.

Keyboard in iOS 11 on iPad received additional opportunity quick access to numbers, signs, etc. If you tap on the button, the main icon is printed, and if you swipe down, then the icon that is drawn on the key in a pale color.

There's a new Emergency SOS option on iPhone in Settings for quick access to relevant information stored in the Health app.

Removed from iOS settings 11 points related to integration social networks into the system - Twitter, Facebook, Vimeo, etc. Apparently the contracts have come to an end.

Now there's a cool option to drag and drop multiple icons on desktops. This allows you to quickly restore order. The algorithm is simple:

• Press and hold the icon and wait until delete crosses appear on all icons.
• Pull the icon to the side until the cross disappears on it.
• Click on all the icons you want to transfer. They will stick to the first icon and the sticker will show how many applications you are transferring.
• Release at the desired location on any screen or folder. The icons will spread out on their own.

Settings->Accounts and passwords->Passwords for programs and sites. A new item in the settings that allows you to view the contents of the keychain.

Settings->Notifications->Display with banners. A new option that allows you to make banners either temporary (as before) or permanent. Persistent banners will remain on the screen until you force close them or respond to them. This is very important for the messaging program.

The player in Safari has been updated. I won’t say whether it’s gotten worse or better, but from experience it’s still more buggy than the previous one. Well, it was clearly not made for the convenience of users. For example, the scrollbar should be full screen, not 60%...

You can turn your photo into a custom watch face if you have any Apple Watch series.

Settings->General->Turn off. The device can be turned off directly from the settings.

32-bit applications stopped working completely. The developers were aware and whoever wanted it updated or will update them in the next three months.

Answers on questions

When will iOS 11 be released?

The beta version of iOS 11 for developers has already arrived! Anyone can install it according to my instructions. The final version of iOS 11 will be released very soon. The update is, as always, free.

Is it possible to downgrade iOS 11 to iOS 10, 9, 8, etc.?

Rollback will be possible until the latest final version of iOS 10! Rollback will be impossible only after the release of the final version of iOS 11 plus 1-2 weeks.

What devices will iOS 11 support?

Almost the same ones that supported iOS 10 (from iPhone 5s, iPad Air, iPad Mini 2, iPod 6Gen and later). The updated iPad Pro will be added to them.

The iPad 4 and iPhone 5 turned out to be detached. They will remain on the latest version of iOS 10.

Note: The sign says iPad 5th generation. This is what Apple called the iPad 9.7, which was recently released.

The other day, Apple showed a lot of interesting things that many can’t wait to try out in person. We installed iOS 11 and got our first impressions by testing out the new features.

As always, Apple supports great amount devices. But this year, only the outright old iPhone 5 dropped out of the game. Newer devices, starting with the iPhone 5s, are still in service.

I installed iOS 11 on my iPhone 6, but I won’t talk about performance, since this is just the first beta and there is no point in evaluating it in tests. The smartphone runs quite smoothly, the battery discharges moderately, but, of course, much faster than on iOS 10.3. I'd rather focus on change and innovation.

Lock screen

Fresh iOS greets us with an updated lock screen. What catches your eye is the deeper animation and smooth transitions, working with the OS has become more enjoyable. I was very surprised and also very happy about the return of the classic network signal indicator in the form of a ladder. I've missed it since the days of iOS 6. One of the little things you can't help but notice is the translucent outline of the battery icon. True, it is not yet clear: this is a new feature or a bug in the first beta version.

Notification Center

The changes also affected notifications. They are now grouped by date and look more compact. All notifications are not located in the curtain at the top, but are pulled out by swiping up from the middle of the screen. The latest ones are displayed first, and with another swipe you can view the earlier ones. They are now deleted automatically after clicking on them.

Command centre

“Control Center” has been transformed beyond recognition, and everyone will like it without exception. Finally, Apple added the ability to customize it at your own discretion, assigning buttons to the desired functions and applications. To be honest, I don’t really like its appearance: it looks like a TV remote control. But I also understand for Apple: it would be difficult to develop it further, adhering to the traditional look.

The buttons are now visible separate page, where you can add useful features such as power saving mode, screen recording, as well as standard applications like Voice Recorder and Notes. Each button expands into a more detailed menu when held and gives access to even more functions or fine adjustments in the case of volume and brightness.

On the iPhone, the dock has only changed a little visually: the icon labels have disappeared, the panel has become more concise. Considering that we usually have applications there whose names we already know, this seems like a completely logical step.

Everything is much more interesting on the iPad. The tablet's dock has become much like its macOS counterpart: more applications will fit there, and you can interact between them by simply dragging content onto the icons. You can also transfer directly from the application dock to Split mode View, where dragging and dropping files also works.

Camera and Live Photos

Camera improvements usually come with output new iPhones, however, Apple managed to make a breakthrough at the software level. New codecs provide record-breaking compression, reducing the resulting files by up to two times. It’s now possible to edit Live Photos, as well as shoot looped videos and videos with a pendulum effect, which is also convenient because it allows you to do without third-party applications. In addition, the camera was taught to recognize QR codes and give photographs the effect of shooting at a long exposure, when waterfalls turn into blurry streams, and stars in the sky into bright lines.

Siri

Thanks to technology machine learning The virtual assistant in iOS 11 has become even smarter and more useful. Intonation in Siri voice became more realistic and humane. She has learned to translate English into five other languages ​​and will help communicate with foreigners. It also now knows your musical tastes and can act as a DJ, playing your favorite tracks or those that will become favorites after listening.

In our realities, all this, of course, does not work yet, so we have to be content with a modified interface with a new design that reminds me of HAL 9000.

App Store

For the first time since the appearance of the app store, Apple has updated it radically. It has become more modern, received new functions for publishing tips and various promotional materials, so it now resembles some kind of online magazine like Flipboard. I liked the design, but I didn't really like the concept itself.

There are fewer tabs: all applications are divided into programs and games, search and updates remain, and a new “Today” tab has appeared. It will display recommended content. Every week, a team of editors monitors all the new items in the App Store and selects the best for you. Today's recommendations include the premiere, tips for using VSCO, the application and game of the day. All this is collected in a feed that can be viewed in chronological order.

Files

The not-so-functional iCloud Drive has been replaced by a new Files app. It's not Finder yet, but it's something. In it you can see familiar features from the file manager on macOS, such as tags and sorting documents and files by time. The app brings together content from all your storage locations and becomes a place to quickly access them. In addition to the Apple branded cloud, it will be possible to connect Dropbox, Box and other cloud storages here, but this cannot yet be done due to the lack of appropriate settings.

Maps and Do Not Disturb Mode

Apple continues to improve its Maps, which, although inferior to other services, boasts unique functions and their impeccable implementation. In iOS 11, a couple more were added to them.

Now, using the Maps application, you can navigate not only on the street, but also indoors, for example in large shopping centers or airports. This feature is currently only available in a few cities around the world, mostly in the United States. In addition, Maps has learned to warn in advance about lane changes and speed limits. We can’t try all this out yet, but the appearance of such functions is definitely encouraging.

One more new feature, designed to improve the user experience, became the “Do Not Disturb” mode. It automatically senses when you're driving and stops displaying notifications and messages so you can stay focused on the road.

Messages

What we can be happy about now is the new interface. Apple has brought stickers, emoji and extensions to a separate pop-up panel at the bottom of the screen, where you can quickly access all this goodness. If you communicate with friends via iMessage, it will be more convenient.

There will be even greater good news for users of the branded music service social integration. If you have friends with similar music tastes or just want to expand your music horizons, their profiles will show you the playlists they share, as well as the albums and stations they play most often.

The new AirPlay 2 wireless audio protocol takes an even more intelligent approach to organizing home audio system and allows you to manage it with maximum convenience. WITH new technology You can play different songs in different rooms, setting each one at a different volume, or play the same track on all speakers simultaneously. If you have a large house and a good audio system, then such an innovation will be very useful.

Screenshots and screen recording

Screen recording will please everyone who has to make various screencasts and video instructions. Now it will be much easier and without any tricks. It is enough to place the corresponding button in the “Control Center” and press it at the right moment. You can stop recording there or through the blue status bar. The recorded video will appear in the gallery, from where it can be edited or sent to another person.

All the rest

There are many more smaller changes. What I liked:

• QuickType keyboard feature that lets you type while holding your phone with one hand. When you press and hold the change keyboard icon, a pop-up menu appears where you can choose to shift left or right so that all keys are within easy reach of your thumb.
• A “Storage” menu has appeared in the settings, which displays not only detailed usage statistics, but also recommendations for clearing free space.
• iOS now supports the popular lossless FLAC format. Audio files can be played by simply uploading them to iCloud and opening them on your device.
• Now the cost of expanded storage in iCloud is included in the subscription price of family accounts, so you no longer have to buy space in the cloud separately for each family member.

One way or another, iOS 11 turned out to be quite interesting, and with the release of new iPhones in the fall it will gain even more features. Is it worth installing it now? Just out of curiosity. Still, this is a beta version that does not work perfectly. There won't be any critical problems with it, but you should be prepared for slowdowns and increased battery discharge. If you decide to install it, here's how to do it.