14 Exciting New Features Of IOS 11
iOS 11 brings a host of exciting new features for iPhone and iPad users. Building upon the previous iOS 10, this latest version offers a range of useful and convenient tools. Let’s take a closer look at some of the most exciting additions in iOS 11.
- Live photos in FaceTime
During a FaceTime conversation, you can now capture live moments by tapping the shutter button located in the left corner of the screen. Each time you capture a photo, alerts will be sent to all participants in the call.
- In-built QR scanner
The built-in QR scanner in iOS 11 allows users to easily scan and store data by simply holding their camera against the QR code.
- Delete unused apps
You can remove unused apps from your iPhone to save up storage space. Simply go to Settings, then General, and select iPhone Storage. You can choose to delete apps that you no longer use by selecting the “Offload Unused Apps” option. This will remove any apps that you haven’t used frequently, while still saving their data.
- Smaller media file size
The introduction of HEIF and HEVC formats allows for photos and videos to be stored in smaller file sizes, which is beneficial for managing storage capacity more efficiently.
- Screenshot editor
Don’t waste your time scrolling through your camera roll to edit screenshots. Edit the image captured immediately after it is taken.
- Screen recorder
Record everything that is happening on your screen at a particular moment. This is a great feature for conducting tutorials and teaching your elders/newbies.
- Additional Siri features
In addition to its existing features, Siri now offers iPhone users the ability to text instead of speak. This can be particularly useful in situations where talking may be inconvenient or not possible. To enable this feature, users can navigate to their General Settings, then Accessibility, and finally Siri, where they can select the option to type to Siri. Furthermore, Siri has expanded its language support and can now understand and respond in languages such as French, Spanish, German, Italian, and Mandarin Chinese.
- Do not disturb during driving
Silence all your notifications while you are driving with the much-needed ‘do not disturb during driving’ mode.
- Wifi Settings
Sharing your Wifi password is now a simple task. Whenever two iPhones are close by, you can select the share password option for enabling the other user to use the Wifi network.Also, at times, your iPhone can automatically connect to even low-speed Wifi network. Stop this inconvenience with the Auto Join setting.
- Safety with SOS emergency button
Under unsafe conditions, users can send SOS emergency alerts by pressing the power button five times.
- Quick New device setup
Setting up a new iPhone or iPad has never been easier. Simply hold your old device next to the new one, and all of your personalised settings and iCloud keychain passwords will be seamlessly transferred. No need to manually input everything again; this quick and convenient setup process saves you time and hassle.
- Mute unwanted notifications
users can now mute specific threads by simply sliding the notification toggle to the left. If you change your mind and want to see the notifications again, you can easily undo the setting by selecting the “show notification” button.
- New Keyboard features for iPhone and iPad
iPhone users can now access the one-handed keyboard feature, which was previously only available on iPads. Now, iPhone users can easily attach the keyboard to either the left or right side of the display by holding onto the globe symbol. On the other hand, iPad users can now swipe down on the traditional keys to access a variety of additional symbols, including &, $, @, and more. These updates enhance the user experience and provide greater convenience for typing and accessing symbols on Apple devices.
- Drag and drop files and apps
iOS 11 introduces a range of exciting new features for users. One notable feature is the ability to easily drag and drop images and files across different mobile apps, making it more convenient to share and organise content. Additionally, when you long-press on an app, it now opens into a new screen, allowing for smoother navigation and multitasking. Users can also open multiple apps simultaneously on a new screen, further enhancing their productivity and efficiency.
