Apple releases iOS 11.4 with Messages in iCloud, AirPlay 2, and more
Apple has officially released iOS 11.4 to the public, putting Messages in iCloud and AirPlay 2 in the hands of users; two of the most highly requested features since their announcement back at WWDC 17 almost a year ago.
The software update is now live following months of beta testing. With WWDC, Apple’s annual World Wide Developers Conference one week away this will most likely be Apple’s final big iOS 11 release.
With AirPlay 2 part of iOS 11.4 users are now able to add compatible speakers to the Home app, and integrate with other AirPlay 2 speakers. Users can also link two HomePod speakers together for the first time since the HomePod’s release.
iOS 11.4 also fixes an issue which displayed a ‘Messages in iCloud is currently disabled’ error for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch users since the release of iOS 11.3.
How to download iOS 11.4:
Don’t panic if you can’t see iOS 11.4 showing on your compatible iPhone or iPad, due to the high volumes of users trying to download the software, things might be a little slower than usual. If you’re near your computer, you can simply connect your device to iTunes and download the update via the iTunes desktop app however, if you’re going wire-free, simply follow the instructions below…
- Open Settings and click General.
- Tap “Software Update” and wait for iOS 11.4 to show.
- Once iOS 11.4 is shown as an available update, tap “Download and Install” and follow the on-screen instructions.
We can’t wait to get our hands upon the official version of iOS 11.4 and play with all of the new, exciting features.
HomePod available in Canada, France, and Germany on June 18. https://t.co/eG5XebXK6D
— theapplepost.com (@theapplepost) May 29, 2018