Apple releases iOS 11 to the public
After months of beta testing, Apple has officially released iOS 11 to the public, available now as a free download for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch users worldwide.
iOS 11 has added an array of new features, from person to person ApplePay payments to an enhanced Siri and fully redesigned App Store. iOS 11 improves the Photos app by adding the ability to loop Live Photos, and to create long-exposure pictures as well as implementing a new compression method known as HEIF that offers higher quality images at half the storage size on devices. – Control Centre receives a huge redesign with the launch of iOS 11, putting all controls onto one page and adding 3D Touch capabilities. – Maps has a new feature called Do Not Disturb While Driving that uses Bluetooth and a Wi-Fi doppler effect to automatically enable a block to stop notifications from disturbing the user while behind the wheel.
How to download iOS 11:
Don’t panic if you can’t see iOS 11 showing on your compatible iPhone, iPad or iPod touch straightaway, due to the high volumes of users trying to download the new 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 iOS 11 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 to show.
- Once iOS 11 is shown as an available update, tap “Download & Install” and follow the on-screen instructions.
#iOS11 is arriving on September 19
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— Apple Support (@AppleSupport) September 12, 2017