The iOS 11 Thread/Discussion

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Link to iOS 11 developer profile.

https://beta.applebetas.co

Install profile, restart device, iOS 11 beta 1 will now be available for download. No developer account required.

iOS 11.0 Beta Release Notes - https://beta.applebetas.co/notes/ios/11/beta1.pdf
watchOS 4.0 Beta Release Notes - https://beta.applebetas.co/notes/watchos/4/beta1.pdf
macOS 10.13 Beta Release Notes - https://beta.applebetas.co/notes/macos/10.13/beta1.pdf

Note you must have iOS 11 installed before you can update Apple Watch to watchOS 4.
 
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I’ve installed 11 beta on my Air 2, I’m quite liking the differences so far. Pull down on the keys to give the secondary function is really clever and quick in use.
 
Is the new files app for iPhone as well or only iPad?
 
whatwhat said:
No it's on iPhone as well. Empty at the moment as apps need to be updated to support it.
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Thanks. Strange it wasn't mentioned unless it was to give iPad a moment of glory.
 
Busy installing on my Air2 now. Lets see if that behaves before putting on my iPhone
 
My thoughts on iOS 11:

"Number" shortcuts on the "letter" keys on the keyboard will make typing easier, especially when I have to enter my bank's OTP's, I always hate switching between ABC and 123 modes.

I like the fact that the dock on the iPad will host more app shortcuts

The drag and drop function looks cool - will certainly make attaching images to an email much quicker

Glad to see watchOS 4 will still be available for my first generation Watch.
 
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Love the new Screenshot feature.

Also did anyone notice the new Emergency Calling feature? That's pretty cool.
 
We all knew this...



iOS 11 drops support for 32-bit apps

During Monday’s keynote talk at the Worldwide Developers Conference, Apple introduced iOS 11, the next major software update for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch. As previously suspected, the mobile operating system has dropped support for legacy 32-bit apps.

Attempting to launch a 32-bit app on iOS 11 now yields a message, saying “The developer of this app needs to update it to work with iOS 11”. You can tap OK to dismiss the prompt or tap Learn More to open the full list of 32-bit-only apps that are currently installed on the device.

Apple’s Clips app, for example, requires a 64-bit iOS device and the new Files app is optimized for 64-bit computing. Starting with iOS 10.3, Apple began naming and shaming legacy apps via a new App Compatibility section in Settings → General → About → Applications.

Any previously installed 32-bit apps are no longer available for re-download through the App Store’s Purchased tab. Moreover, 32-bit app no longer appear in App Store search.

The time is right to drop support for non-64-bit apps because running legacy 32-bit apps alongside 64-bit ones slows down the system as iOS has to load both 32-bit and 64-bit versions of the kernel and system frameworks in the RAM.

Devices with the Apple-designed A7 or newer chips are 64-bit, including the sixth-gen iPod touch and every iPhone and iPad from their respective iPhone 5s and iPad Air models onward.

In fact, iOS 11 itself won’t run on a non-64-bit iPhone, iPad or iPod touch, meaning iPhone 5s, iPad Air and the sixth-generation iPod touch are now the entry-level devices for iOS 11.

http://www.idownloadblog.com/2017/06/06/ios-11-no-32-bit-app-support/
 
iOS 11 can automatically uninstall apps that haven’t been used in a while

iOS 11 includes many new features and enhancements, big and small alike.

For example, a revamped storage-management section is available in Settings. Speaking of which, users will appreciate another new feature that allows them to optionally have their device automatically uninstall apps that haven’t been used in a while.

If you venture to Settings → iTunes & App Stores, you’ll notice a new toggle at the bottom of the screen, labeled Offload Unused Apps. Setting that switch to the ON position shall prompt iOS to delete rarely used apps from your device in order to make more room for your photos, videos, documents and so forth

iOS uses Siri intelligence to determine your usage of apps.

The feature’s description notes that documents and data belonging to uninstalled apps will be kept on your device in case the app is reinstalled. “Reinstalling the app will place back your data, if the app is still available in the App Store,” notes Apple.

This feature is disabled by default.

Rightfully so, if I may add. Had Apple enabled it by default, novice users would’ve been stunned discovering iOS had deleted their apps for seemingly no apparent reason.

iOS 11 is compatible with 64-bit iPhone, iPad and iPod touch devices. The software update is scheduled to release for public consumption this fall.

http://www.idownloadblog.com/2017/06/06/ios-11-offload-unused-apps/

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FiestaST said:
Any previously installed 32-bit apps are no longer available for re-download through the App Store’s Purchased tab. Moreover, 32-bit app no longer appear in App Store search.
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I posted already, but was hoping it was not true. The above makes it clear. I expect Apple will be facing consumer class action for fraud.
 
sajunky said:
I posted already, but was hoping it was not true. The above makes it clear. I expect Apple will be facing consumer class action for fraud.
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I expect not, you might want to go and check what constitutes fraud...

:rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes:
 
DetroitBORG has put together a really good 18min look at what's new in iOS 11

[video=youtube_share;w0Ik20tWtZk]https://youtu.be/w0Ik20tWtZk[/video]
 
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