What are the takeaways from iOS 11 launch?
The Technology giant Apple has released its new version of Mobile Operating System iOS11 which includes additional features like multitasking, improved camera performance, safety features added & new control center.
The version is still in development and could be bumpy before its release by the end of September this year. The company has advised its users to back up their storage before upgrading to the new version of iOS.
Here are the few devices for which iOS 11 could be available for
iPhone: 5s, 6, 6 Plus, 6s, 6s Plus, SE, 7, 7 Plus
iPad: 5th generation (2017); Mini 2, 3 and 4; all Air and all Pro Models
iPod Touch: 6th generation (2015)
How to create back up:
To create a backup of your storage follow the below steps :
Connect to iTunes and select your device.
Select backup now.
Make sure you have ticked the box encrypt your backup.
Go to preferences in iTunes menu and find devices.
Find your recent backup right click and archive it which will help you not to over write your new backups.
Installing iOS 11 beta : ( How to install iOS 11 right now ) :
Getting the software on your device takes a few steps, but isn't too difficult.
Sign up to Apple's beta testing programme by visiting beta.apple.com from your device from the Safari browser.
Hit Sign Up and enter your Apple ID. You'll have to agree to the beta software agreement.
Make sure you're on the iOS tab and select "enroll your iOS device" in the "Get Started" section.
Select "Download Profile" and then "Install". It will prompt you to restart your device.
If you go to Settings, then General, then Software Update, it should show the update downloading. Once it's done click "Install Now" and it will restart
It will take a few minutes to install iOS 11. When it restarts, you'll have to log in with your Apple ID again.
What features could be available in iOS 11 :
1. New Screenshot mode: By pressing the Home button and Lock button you can take a screenshot of the screen you are in and can edit or doodle them.
2. Screen Recording: You can now add it in settings and can be activated using new control center, this feature enables you to take a short video of your screen activity.
3. New app switcher (iPad): When you double press the home button on your iPad you can now get a better view of most recently used apps with all windows at one place and not one above the other as in previous versions.
4. Drag and Drop Feature (iPad): If you are split screening apps you can drag photos, links, and contacts between them. For example, you can drag photos from your photos app to your email app.
5. Redesigned app store: The app store has undergone some changes where the games and apps are in different tabs and they have edited recommendations.
6. New iMessage effects: There are two new effects introduced in iMessage such as “ECHO” and “SPOTLIGHT”. For example, Echo effect repeats your message across your screen.
7. Emergency SOS (iPhone): Pressing the Lock button 5 times in quick succession allows you to slide for emergency SOS which dials 999 and send a message to your emergency contacts (which can be edited in the health app) with your location. Not sure if this feature will be available in India but sources say that they might roll out in future.
8. Hand writing recognition (iPad): You can write something or scribble to find out the kind of words you are looking for. This could be useful for kids’ education and many other purposes.
9. Quick Flicks on keyboard (iPad) : Typing on iPad is Made easier. Flicking down on words, types out the grey punctuation marks above the letters.
10.One handed keyboard : (iPhone ): This feature is especially useful for iPhone Plus users due to the wide screen holding the Emoji Button allows you to skew the keyboard to the right or to left of the screen.
11.The new file system on iPad : Apple has designed the File system with the ability to integrate cloud services like drop box and Google drive makes iPad users to less rely on PC while on the go.
12.Edit your SIRI messages : You can now edit your messages if SIRI gets it wrong rather than speaking it twice. This could be very handy for users who struggle with SIRI.
13.Persistent Notifications: You can now change notification settings of your apps so that certain ones having persistent notifications will remain on your lock screen until you get rid of them. These Type of notifications could useful for something like Office Emails which you do not want to miss.
14.Document Scanning : There is no need for third party apps to scan your documents you can just press the plus button and scan and edit the area, turn them black and white and add signatures.
15.Siri Translation : Siri can now translate Foreign languages and help you the understand the exact meaning of the word and sentences in other languages.
16.Apple Pay in iMessage : Apple pay is now integrated into iMessage where you can send payments instantly through messages.
17. ARKit : Augmented Reality Kit has been introduced which enables iPhone users to experience the AR world.
18.Animated Emoji : New feature in iMessage where emoji can mimic your facial expressions, thanks to the same sensors that power Face ID.
19.FACE ID : Apple is using a combination of infrared cameras and 3D depth sensing technology to recognize a user’s face, or what it’s calling Face ID. Face ID will be used to unlock the phone.
20.Crop Live Photos : You can now edit on a live photo which allows you to adjust the length of the animation.












