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Apple Rolls Out iOS 11.3 Update with Enhanced Battery Insights, ARKit 1.5, and More!
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Recently, Mytour Reported the Official Release of iOS 11.3 for the New 9.7-inch iPad.
iOS 11.3 Officially Released for Supported iOS Devices, Bringing Enhanced Battery Insights, ARKit 1.5, and More.
Check Out the Detailed Features of iOS 11.3 in this Official Release.
Maximizing Battery Life with iOS 11.3
iOS 11.3 to Display iPhone Battery Status, Including Recommendations for Replacement and Power Management Activation.
Battery Health Feature Added in Beta Release to Address Rapid Power Drain Issues. iOS Will Limit iPhone Processing Power in Low Battery States.
For iPad Users, Charge Management Will Sustain Battery Life When Connected to Power for Extended Periods.
Apple Music on iOS 11.3
Apple Music Adds Exclusive Music Videos with Playlist Creation and Ad-Free Experience. Both Existing and New Videos Are Included, Curated by Apple Across Various Genres.
Additionally, Apple Introduces Friend Search Option, Connecting Users with Similar Music Tastes, and Recommends Popular Genre Updates.
Among Other New Features in iOS 11.3, Notably Absent AirPlay 2 is Upgraded Version of Current AirPlay Protocol, Absent AirPlay 2. Key Improvement is Multi-Device Audio Streaming Support, Including HomePods and Apple TV, Also Integrates AirPlay 2 Support into HomeKit-enabled Speakers.
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Before the release of the first iOS 11.3 beta, Apple has already unveiled a list and explanation of the new features coming this spring.
Discover the latest features on iOS 11.3:
Introducing Messages on iCloud:
iCloud Messages takes the spotlight in iOS 11.3. Previously introduced at the Worldwide Developers Conference in June and briefly in the iOS 11.2.5 development cycle, this feature was temporarily removed in subsequent beta versions.
Apple promised its return in a future update, and that's exactly what iOS 11.3 brings. After updating to iOS 11.3, users opening the Messages app will be prompted to enable Messages on iCloud.
Messages on iCloud frees up device storage by storing messages, photos, and attachments on iCloud and synchronizing them across devices. If two-factor authentication and iCloud Backup are enabled, Messages on iCloud activates automatically. Note that you need an iCloud account to use this feature. Learn how to create one here.
2. New Animoji
iOS 11.3 brings an additional 4 new Animoji, animated characters mimicking users' voices and facial expressions using the TrueDepth camera. While Animoji on iPhone X is limited, iPhone X users running iOS 11.3 can access a total of 16 different Animoji.
3. ARKit 1.5
For developers, iOS 11.3 introduces ARKit 1.5, capable of more accurate mapping and recognition, placing virtual objects on vertical surfaces.
With ARKit 1.5, Augmented Reality apps can detect 2D image locations such as advertising posters, integrating them into the AR experience. ARKit 1.5 also supports over 50% higher resolution (1080p instead of 720p) and autofocus functionality is now active.
4. Health Records
Apple also introduces the Health Records feature to the Health app. Health Records is designed to aggregate all user medical records within the Health app.
Health Records can store data from multiple participating healthcare organizations and can provide users with notifications when test results are available. Apple ensures that all Health Records data is encrypted and protected with passcodes.
Some other minor changes
Besides the highlighted features above, Apple also made some tweaks and minor changes in iOS 11.3:
- Apple News: Apple News now provides a list of top videos in the For You section, and the algorithm for displaying top stories in For You has been improved.
- HomeKit: iOS 11.3 introduces support for software authentication options for HomeKit, allowing developers to add HomeKit support for existing accessories. Until software certification is obtained, developers must meet Apple's HomeKit hardware requirements, limiting HomeKit's backward compatibility with existing devices.
- Emergency Calls: iOS 11.3 supports Advanced Mobile Location (AML) to automatically send the user's precise location via GPS or Wi-Fi when making emergency calls. AML operates in the UK, Estonia, Lithuania, Austria, Iceland, and New Zealand.
- iBooks: The iBooks app has shed the 'i' and is now simply named 'Books'.
- App Store Updates: In the Updates tab on the App Store, the version number and installation size of each app will be listed below the app name.
- Face ID Side Button: On iPhone X, when users install an app in the App Store, they'll see a small animation guiding them to double-click the side button to confirm installation. In case Face ID isn't functioning, refer to how to fix Facebook not working here.
- Privacy Screen: After completing the iOS 11.3 setup steps, users will encounter a Privacy screen and icon, explaining that when seeing any app icon or Apple feature that requests the use of personal information.
- Game Center: Users can manage friends on Game Center and delete them one by one.
- AirPlay 2: Some AirPlay 2 features are integrated into iOS 11.3 and tvOS 11.3, allowing users to control music on Apple TV running iOS 11.3.
- Face ID Family Purchases: In iOS 11.3 beta, you can make purchases using Face ID. Check out how to set up Face ID here.
Release Date
Apple plans to release iOS 11.3 to the public this spring. Technically, spring begins on Tuesday, March 20, so the beta version will be tested throughout February and March each year for Apple to fix bugs in the test version and provide users with the most stable version.
iOS 11.3 beta 1 restricts developers; Apple intends to release a public beta for users to test in the near future. Let's wait and see what's next for iOS 11.3 in the coming time.
