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The other day public iOS version 11 has become available to a wide range of users and now anyone can install iOS 11 Public beta 4 on their iPhone or iPad. How well and smoothly does the new OS run? Everything is far from so simple, of course, now the operating system is many times more stable than its first betas, but for those who like the smooth and unconditional operation of an Apple device, installation is not recommended.
If you decide to upgrade, you can do this by downloading and adding the “Beta Software Profile” to your iPhone or iPad and then official update on iOS 11 Public beta 4.
Don't forget to make a full backup before all these manipulations!
Well, in order to further convince you not to install this version for now, I’ll add - now there are no major cool features that were announced in June 2017, for example ARKit, new keyboard, new video and image formats are not yet available.
TOP 10 new “chips”
1. New control center
Absolutely new concept with support for 3D Touch and several levels of settings. With all this, the panel does not look bulky and overloaded with functions; rather, on the contrary, everything is convenient and intelligent. Yes, there are small “jambs”, but they are not so significant. You can also now customize the control center to suit your needs, some kind of customization.
2. New screenshot editor
Yes, now everything has become much better! Now you can edit screenshots immediately after taking them and not just edit, but quickly and conveniently apply all kinds of inscriptions.
3. Improved Files application
Significant changes have been made. Now everyone's favorite application has become more similar to the Finder used in Mac OS. It doesn’t work in all applications yet, but now managing files has become much more convenient.
4. New App Store
What should I add here? Absolutely new design store Apps Store. It has become much more interesting to use and this will, of course, cause a surge in software sales in the first months of the release of iOS 11, because everyone will want to come in and at least check it out new shop, and there it’s already close to purchase.
5. Record video from the screen
This feature was probably expected by many. Hooray! Now you can easily and quickly record video from the screen of your iPhone, iPad and share with friends. Of course, those who really needed it could have done it before, unofficially, but now the screen video recording button is available directly in the new control center.
6. Convenient document and QR code scanner
Yes, yes, there are a lot of applications for these purposes, but the official one has proven to be the best! All this due to maximum integration with existing software. Now you can simply and quickly take a photo of the desired business card, document or code, and then with a slight movement of your hand save it in the desired location, send it or use it. The main beauty is that there are no hassles, everything is simple and fast!
7. Drag & Drop
You can fully experience the convenience of this function iPad owners, because now it’s easier than ever to drag documents and files from one application to another, simply by dragging them with your finger.
Every year Apple presents a major update to its mobile phone. operating system. On Monday, a presentation took place at WWDC 2017, at which the company showed iOS 11 with a huge amount new features. As it became clear, many of them were borrowed from the developers of jailbreak tweaks.
1. Customization of the Control Center
For the first time in its existence iOS Apple allowed users to customize Control Center without having to jailbreak. Now you can add buttons and switches that you need and arrange them in any order.
The idea is not new, as many developers have already released their own tweaks that allow you to customize the Control Center. For example, CChide or Onizuka.
2. Record video from the screen
iOS 11 allows you to start recording video from the screen with one touch of the corresponding icon in the Control Center. For a long time screencasts remained unique feature for jailbroken devices, but then Apple introduced such functionality in QuickTime on macOS. This was quite inconvenient, since you had to have a MacBook to record video.
Most popular program Ryan Petrich's Display Recorder was one of its kind, but there's also CCRecord, an app that adds a record button directly to Control Center.
3. Ability to pin important notes
At WWDC Apple showed updated application Notes, which now supports pinning individual notes so you can easily distinguish them from everyone else.
If this sounds familiar, it's probably because the Thumbtack tweak allowed you to do this back in iOS 10. Plus, Thumbtack placed pinned notes at the top of the program, while Apple's solution simply highlights them.
4. Mobile network switch in Control Center
Apple has finally made it possible to turn off mobile network straight from Control Center. Now when flying you don’t have to turn it on offline mode, and then activate Bluetooth and Wi-Fi separately. Also in iOS 11 it is convenient and easy to turn off mobile data if it is not needed.
The jailbreak community has long responded to user requests with the CCDataMore tweak, which also added a green network switch to the Control Center.
5. Translate with Siri
Apple has significantly improved Siri in iOS 11, updating voices and adding new commands. But there is one more feature voice assistant– translation from one language to another.
Users have been asking for this feature for a long time, but the jailbreak community was the first to offer it. Using the AssistantExtensions add-on released a couple of years ago, you could turn Siri into a translator.
Without the need to install third-party applications, of course, using the function is more convenient, but jailbreak developers definitely served as a source of inspiration for Apple.
6. Scanning QR codes
Android devices have always supported this feature, and in App Store there were many QR code scanners. But in the stock chamber iPhone similar The functionality was very lacking.
A QR code scanner appeared in iOS 11, but some jailbreak tweaks delighted users with similar functionality even earlier. For example, NativeQR activated the scanner in the stock camera application.
7. Move multiple app icons at once
In order to set up the desktop in iOS, you had to go to special mode and then move the application icons one by one. With iOS 11, you can move multiple apps between pages at once. Previously, this function was proposed by the developers of the MulticonMover and MultiActions tweaks.
8. View GIFs in Photos App
The stock Photos app on iOS never supported GIFs, they looked like ordinary pictures. WITH iOS release 11 allows you to view “GIFs” without third-party software.
The GIFViewer tweak, released a few years ago, unlocked the ability to view animated images on iPhone and iPad. So here, too, the jailbreak community is ahead of Apple.
9. Dark interface mode
Although Apple doesn't officially call it " dark theme design", but in iOS 11 it is possible to invert colors and achieve a dark system interface.
Overall, the feature looks like a mixture of Noctis and Eclipse tweaks. The developer of Noctis even said that he is not going to update the tweak for iOS 11.
"Smart inversion" works well in branded Apple apps, but in applications from third party developers the interface looks terrible. The same can be said about the tweaks that enabled this feature in iOS 10.
One way or another, Apple took inspiration from third-party developers.
10. Power saving mode switch in the Control Center
Power saving mode is extremely useful when there is 30-35% battery remaining, but in iOS it has always been difficult to get to because the switch is deep in the iPhone settings.
In iOS 11, the corresponding toggle switch can be added to Control Center. Similar functionality is offered by the recently introduced CCLowPower tweak for devices running iOS control 10.
Again, back in iOS 10 there was a code for the power saving mode switch, but it was not available to users.
11. One-handed keyboard mode
Another significant innovation, borrowed from the ocean of endless ideas from the jailbreak community, is the one-handed control mode on the keyboard.
Today the diagonal iPhone display is 4.7 or 5.5 inches, which is quite typical for modern smartphone, but some people are still uncomfortable typing a message with one hand. That's why Apple added the ability to make the keyboard smaller and pinned to the right or left side of the screen.
The idea is reminiscent of the OneHandWizard tweak, which reduced the iOS interface to fit a 4-inch display. Apple is not completely changing the size of the interface, but only making the keyboard smaller.
12. Setting up AirPods gestures
AirPods have become quite popular headphones, but they the main problem lies in the impossibility of customization.
iOS 11 lets you change the tap actions on the left and right headphones. Perhaps Apple had some plans for this, but jailbreak developers were again ahead of the Apple company by releasing the Siliqua tweak. The utility was in beta status, but, nevertheless, it could be downloaded and used.
13. Less visible volume indicator
Volume control placement has always been a problem for iOS users, since it took up most of the screen. Not only does it distract from watching videos or games, but it also doesn't look very nice. iOS 11 solved this problem by placing the control on the right top corner both landscape and portrait mode.
In the developer repositories you can find a lot of tweaks that change the design and location of the volume control. For example, StatusHUD or the more modern Sonus.
One of the main features of iOS 11 is the new Files application. Its essence is that now files from the entire system are collected in one place. Users will not have to look for some forgotten file in all applications; they will just need to open “Files” and see everything that is on the device.
The new application supports cloud storage: Google Drive, Dropbox, OneDrive, Box. Users can also buy family rate iCloud for public access to files from all family devices. A very convenient “trick” that can significantly simplify your life.
Control center, or control point
Perhaps the biggest surprise for users was the redesigned control center. It would seem that it was brought to perfection, very convenient and familiar to all of us, but Apple once again took it and redesigned it Control Center. Nothing has changed fundamentally. We changed the design, added functionality - it became much more convenient, but still unusual.
Money transfers in the Messages app
IN new iOS 11 appeared quite interesting feature- transfer money via iMessage. This function works with using Apple Pay. Everything you need to do for money transfer to another user is to go to iMessage, open a chat with the right person, in a special tab, select the transfer amount, confirm the payment with using Touch ID. That's all - the money is sent to the recipient. Everything is as simple as possible, in corporate style Apple.
New photo format
HEIF (High Efficiency Image File Format) - new format for images in iOS 11. According to Flickr, the iPhone is the most popular camera. Therefore, the new format Apple rather In all, it will “kill” the JPEG we are used to. However, this is more good than bad. HEIF will reduce the “weight” of the image by half compared to JPEG. At the same time, other parameters of the image, such as quality, will not be affected at all. Thus, iOS 11 will significantly save memory on your devices.
App Store
The App Store has changed significantly. The “Today” tab displays applications and games of the day, and creates special collections that are updated daily.
Applications and games are now separated by different categories. Each section has its own top with paid and free applications and games.
Working with screenshots
IN new version The operating system has significantly reworked how it works with screenshots. Users will now be able to edit images. It will be possible to crop the image, draw something and sign it. It would seem like a trifle, but how nice and convenient!
Screen Recording
Previously, users needed to connect their devices to their Mac to record their screen. WITH iOS release 11, you can record your screen directly from the device, without connecting to a computer. Moreover, you can now record your voice along with screen recording. Many will wonder about the need for this function. But it is needed 150%. For example, your mother asks you how to change some settings on the iPhone. It will be difficult to explain to a person who is poorly versed in technology, but recording a video on how to do it, with parallel explanations and sending it is a much more reasonable idea.
Drag and Drop
Of course, one of the main iOS functions 11 became Drag and Drop. What it is? With the new firmware, users will be able to drag and drop images and text between applications. Now you don't need those tedious saves, copies and pastes. Just drag the picture you like where you want it, and that’s it! If you copy the text and drag it into the Files application, the system will automatically create an rtf file with the text. Very comfortably!
New Dock on iPad
In the new iOS 11 for iPad, the Dock has been redesigned. The bottom line now contains much more icons. The Dock is sort of divided into two parts. On the left are applications that the user adds, on the right are recently used applications. The panel has become available in any application; just swipe your finger from bottom to top, after which the Dock will appear.
Scanning QR codes
Scanning QR codes is now available directly from the Camera app. Thus, Apple will “kill” hundreds of scanning applications.
Notes and document scanning
With every year of Apple tries to take notes as best as possible. This year we added the ability to create tables, and there are more options for text formatting.
One of the most important innovations in Notes was scanning. Through the application it has become convenient to scan and edit documents of any type.
If friends or acquaintances come to visit you, then of course the first thing they will ask you to do is hand out your Wi-Fi. With iOS 11, there is no longer any need to remember a code and then manually enter it. Just ask guests to connect to your router and devices connected to this access point will be prompted to distribute the password. Click on the message and the password will be automatically filled in on the guest device.
In the sound settings and tactile signals appeared new option"Change with buttons." If this switch is turned off, then anywhere in the system you can use buttons to change the volume of system notifications and sound in games, no matter where you are. If you activate this switch, then on the desktop and in system applications The ringer volume will be changed using the buttons on the case, and in third-party games and applications - the sound volume. This option is preferred. Otherwise, in order to change the ringer volume you will have to go into the settings. Siri was created specifically for voice communication. But here’s the problem - in noisy places, rooms with a strong echo, words are not always recognized correctly, and in places with large crowds of people it’s somehow not very convenient to talk with a smartphone. In such cases, it is better to go to Settings - General - Universal Access - Siri and activate the Text Input item. Now when calling Siri voice you will see a line prompting you to enter a request via the keyboard. If you call voice assistant double tap by pressing the Home button, the text request is activated automatically. On click special key the request can also be entered by voice and edited on the fly.
How to turn off your smartphone if the power button is broken? It's simple, in iOS 11 go to Settings - General and scroll down the list. You will see new item- "Switch off?". After that, all you have to do is slide your finger across the slider. To turn on your smartphone, just put it on charge. And right away, one more piece of advice for those whose home button does not work. To quickly block your smartphone, activate the pimple Assistive Touch. Go to settings - basic - Universal access- Assistive Touch. By tapping on the button you will have access to the screen lock icon. iOS 11 introduces the long-awaited video recording feature. iPhone screen. The corresponding button must be activated through the Control Center settings. Go to the "Customize Controls" section and add the "Screen Recording" item.
To record a video with audio overlay from a microphone, do long tap or 3D Touch gesture. Unfortunately, the recording system sounds not available. And the most important advice- do not update to iOS 11 yet if you have an iPhone 5s or iPhone 6. On these devices, the latest edition does not work, and the battery drains much faster. It will simply be impossible to roll back to iOS 10; it is no longer signed by Apple. If you have already updated over the air and are plagued by atypical bugs, then you need to download a clean iOS when iTunes help and the downloaded IPSW file. There are many instructions on the Internet on how to do this.
The more you use iOS, the more you notice small ones, but enough important innovations, which cannot but rejoice. In this review, we'll look at the new features and features in iOS 11.
The changes affected the Phone section. I hope that many users remember that when dialing a number, contacts with similar numbers were not displayed. Now you can go to the Contacts tab and start entering the number in search bar, after which numbers with a similar combination of numbers will appear. This method was available in iOS 10, but usually after entering the first 4 digits the function refused to work normally.
Two-factor authentication
The new version of the operating system has resolved the issue two-factor authentication. When activating its function, you no longer need to select a country; previously, the list of countries was incomplete, which caused difficulties. Now the iPhone automatically detects the SIM card number, or you can enter it there yourself, and successfully carries out the authentication process, which directly affects Apple security Account ID.
Camera
In the Camera application, in addition to the built-in QR code scanner, when horizontal position smartphone level appeared. Such a thing is definitely needed, especially when you are sitting and holding a smartphone in front of you to take pictures. required document or something else.
Watch
New features in iOS 11 have also appeared in the Clock application. Firstly, the timer now has the ability to set a countdown accurate to the second. We think that this feature will be relevant at least for athletes. Secondly, you can now delete alarms and world clocks with a long swipe to the left, but previously you had to perform two steps to delete them, which was sometimes annoying.
Safari
In Safari, you can now use 3D Touch to view the contents of tabs without having to navigate to them. Very convenient feature, especially when there are many tabs with websites open in the browser. And in Safari settings Advanced privacy and security options have appeared. The No Cross Tracking and Do Not Track features are designed to reduce the vulnerability of this metric on iPhone.
In iOS 11, Cupertino added Russian-English dictionary: thanks to it you will be able to carry out translations in full-time and third party applications, for example, in Safari. To do this, select the right word and click Find, in addition to the translation that appears here and in the main system settings, it is possible to download new dictionaries offline and delete unused ones.
Turning off the phone
If you go to Basic settings, you can turn off the phone without using the power button. This will be relevant if this button stops working for you. You can turn on your iPhone by putting it on charge.
Control Panel
It turns out that not everyone knows that iOS 11 has the ability to customize applications in the control panel. To do this, go to Settings→Control Center→Customize control. Also, many are interested in the location of the screen recording function, it needs to be moved to Settings, as shown in the image.
Autoresponder
iPhone running iOS 11 can automatically respond to incoming call, to configure this feature, go to Settings→General settings→Accessibility→Audio sources→Auto answer calls. Here you can not only activate the function, but also specify a delay time from 0 to 60 seconds, after which the answering machine will pick up.
Connecting to Wi-Fi
Probably many people have experienced a situation where friends come to visit you and ask you to connect to Wi-Fi point. Now you don't have to speak or enter your password manually. As soon as the iPhone on iOS 11 attempts to connect to wireless point, a notification will appear on your device with a Send password button when you try to connect to the Wi-Fi point of someone else's device.
