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New Features of iOS 11 include a redesigned Control Center, new multitasking capabilities, a new File Management app, integrated Apple Music, drag and drop support for moving images or files on iPad, as well as new SiriKit features and camera API functions.
iOS 11 Officially Available for iPhone and iPad Users
Apple announces: “iOS sets a new standard for the world's most advanced mobile operating system. Your apps can now become smarter by harnessing the power of Core ML”. “You can also create real-world experiences with ARKit”.
iPad apps better than ever
iOS 11 also promises to enhance your iPad apps like never before with new features introduced by Apple, enhancing its mobile operating system. With iOS 11, you can accomplish more on your iPad device than on a laptop or computer.
Above all, Core ML support enables developers to integrate Machine Learning technology into their apps. Additionally, you can create custom augmented reality filters with the new Depth Map API, and iOS 11 promises to let you control smart speakers and home audio systems independently through AirPlay 2 functionality.
Furthermore, the new Apple File System (APFS) in iOS 11 and the completely revamped App Store allow you to explore the apps you truly need without spending much time searching through millions of other useless apps.
iOS 11 is officially released through OTA updates on your supported devices (from iPhone 5S and above).
Supported devices and how to install iOS 11
iOS 11 is now available for download on iPhone and iPad.
Some features promised by Apple to users at WWDC 2017 are still missing in the current iOS 11.0 update, but these features will soon be integrated in upcoming releases.
iOS 11 is available for iPhone 5S, iPhone 6, iPhone 6S, iPhone 7, iPhone 8, iPad mini 2, iPad mini 3, iPad mini 4, iPad Air, iPad Air 2, iPad Pro, and iPod touch 6th generation.
To update your device, if supported, simply ensure you have a recent iCloud or iTunes backup. Additionally, you should check whether any apps have been updated to support iOS 11 or not.
Open the Settings app =>General =>Software Update and install the iOS 11.0 update. Note that during the update process, your device will automatically restart several times.
iOS 11 is now officially available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch. You can download iOS 11 for your devices here.
- iOS 11 for iPhone 7
- iOS 11 for iPhone 6S
- iOS 11 for iPhone SE
- iOS 11 for iPhone 5S
- iOS 11 for iPad Pro
- iOS 11 for iPod Touch
And much more here: iOS 11
Apple has also released the final versions of macOS High Sierra 10.13, watchOS 4, and tvOS 11. Users are also advised to update their devices with these new versions as soon as possible.
