Today, Apple kicked off WWDC 2017 with a demo of iOS 11, the next version of its mobile operating system for iPhone and
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- iMessage in iCloud
- P2P transfers via Apple Pay
- Siri Update
- Enhanced Camera App
- New control center design
- New design of the lock screen and notification center
- Apple maps
- Airplay 2
- Apple Music
- New App Store Design
- Core ml
- ARKit
- China Specialized Enhancements
iMessage in iCloud
iMessage in iOS 11 will be slightly changed in orderto simplify the search for frequently used applications. Thanks to integration with iCloud, iMessage apps will sync with the cloud so that you will have access to them from all your iOS devices.
P2P transfers via Apple Pay
Apple will add cash support to Appletransfers according to the client-client model. It will be built into iMessage, which you can use to transfer money to a friend or family. Apple Pay will become part of Apple Cash, a system that allows you to purchase goods in retail and online stores and much more.
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Siri Update
Siri will undergo several major changes withiOS 11 is released. First of all, the virtual assistant will understand a much larger number of languages and will be available in more regions. In addition, native support for machine translation will appear.
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Enhanced Camera App
The new camera application in iOS 11 will allowRecord HVEC video on iPhone 7 and 7 Plus. This format offers a greater compression ratio with better video quality. In addition, the HIFF format will be used for images, allowing compression up to two times.
Other improvements include improved performance inpoor lighting conditions, advanced portrait mode, and more. A new Depth API will also appear that will allow developers to embed portrait mode in their own applications.
More Live Photo operations will be available. You can crop them, change the exposure, turn off the sound, etc.
New control center design
Apple has redesigned the control center in iOS 11. Now it opens in full screen, has more settings and takes only one tab. On an iPhone with 3D Touch, it will be possible to control this way with a large number of options: for example, using the 3D Touch, you can call the Music application.
New design of the lock screen and notification center
Apple will combine the notification center with the lock screen in iOS 11. Thus, it makes it easier for them to manage notifications.
Apple maps
Apple Maps in iOS 11 will show floor plans for malls, stores, and other major public places. The app will also learn how to display speed limits while navigating.
To make traffic safer,Apple will add support for Do Not Disturb While Driving mode, which will turn off alerts so as not to disturb the driver. iOS will automatically prompt you to enable the new mode after the first start of driving. You can also specify which contacts will not be affected.
Airplay 2
IOS 11 introduces AirPlay 2 with support for multiple speakers and rooms. Speakers connected to Apple TV 4 can also be controlled via AirPlay 2. HomeKit will also receive speaker support.
Apple Music
A new section will appear in Apple Music, allowingto find out what your friends are listening to. In the account settings, you will have the opportunity to share your music and playlists with friends. Spotify has long supported something like this, so Apple got it right on time.
A new MusicKit API will also be added, which will give developers access to the Music library, which can be used to formulate recommendations based on the music you are listening to.
New App Store Design
For the first time in many years, the App Store will receiveA major update with a completely redesigned interface, clearly inspired by Apple Music. A daily updated tab with recommended applications will appear. Its content will be available for viewing for a week.
Games and applications will now be hosted onseparate tabs, and information about them will become more detailed. The new App Store will also show in-app purchases - something that wasn't possible before. Users will pay more attention to reviews to make it easier for them to decide if the app is worth downloading.
Like the Google Play Store, developers will be able to post updates to the App Store in stages.
Core ml
Apple will offer many machine learning APIsapplication developers. These include Vision, an API for facial recognition, and Core ML, a neural network-based API for working with natural language.
ARKit
ARKit's new Augmented Reality API waspresented by Apple during the demonstration of iOS 11. Apple's demo application showed how to use ARKit to place objects such as chairs, coffee, etc. on a table. ARKit allows scale estimation, fast and stable tracking of movements, and integration with popular third-party 3D engines. For this, the camera, graphic and central processors and motion sensors are actively involved.
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ARKit will allow applications like Pokemon Go to offer an even richer experience than before.
China Specialized Enhancements
Since the Chinese market has become one of Applekey, the company has made several innovations focused on China. Among them are support for scanning QR codes built into the camera’s regular application, using a phone number as an Apple ID, protection against SMS fraud, support for local dialects and much more.
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In addition to these innovations, iOS 11 includes many small improvements that Apple could not cover in the time allotted for the presentation.
And that's not all. IOS 11 also includes large-scale updates for the iPad and improved multitasking, built-in support for Drag-and-Drop between applications, a new application for working with files, and more.