Apple announced the next version of its operating system for the iPhone and iPad, iOS 11, at WWDC 2017. This included iOS 11, macOS High Sierra, watchOS 4 and tvOS 11.
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For iPhone 5S and above owners, you will still get to benefit from the iOS 11 software update, which should roll out from Autumn this year.
The new ARKit allows iOS developers to build apps using augmented reality (AR) technology that rely on the device’s camera to view real-world environments with the addition of digital elements.
There’s no definitive answer. But it turns out that the feature could be just as useful even on the iPhone.
I don’t suggest you run and download the beta developer version, because it’s extremely buggy, but a publicly available beta will debut this summer. Luckily for you, the process is pretty simple as long as you follow the directions below.
iOS 11 doesn’t want you to let go of QR codes anytime soon. If you recently backed up your device and/or checked in with your IT department, you could be on your way in a matter of minutes.
The guys over at iFixit have taken their screwdrivers to Apple’s new iPad Pro 10.5, we already know the majority of the specifications on the device. Many routers even have QR codes on the back that you can scan to instantly configure your device with the new router. Previously iOS didn’t support FLAC playback, but in iOS 11 it does. It’s not going anywhere.
Apple billed iOS 8 as the “biggest change to iOS since the introduction of the App Store” when it launched in September 2014. Unless you’re building your own apps (which is a topic for other articles), there are no specific action items here, other than to appreciate just how wide the possibilities are.
If you are compatible you need to visit the Apple Beta Program website and enrol in the program. That’s extremely fast for a beta and an update this size.
NOTE: Apple itself strongly recommends installing on a secondary system or device.
Finally – after three years – Apple looks ready to let users use the one-handed keyboard.
Post-Installation: 10 Minutes-1 Hour+. Everything, right from the unified lock screen and notification center, the redesigned Control Centre and the App Store, to the Apple Pay integration into iMessage, are shown in their full glory.
Priced at $349, the HomePod is likely to take a fair bit out of your college fund so make sure to get your spending in order before you hand over your plastic for this technological delight. This step is critically important, and Apple has instructions on its beta page. More if this is your first time installing pre-release software. These updates were in products that list from iMac to iOS.
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It’s also worth remembering that as public beta software has not yet been commercially released by Apple, it will probably contain errors or inaccuracies and may not function as well as commercially released software.
