Apple released the long-awaited official version of "iOS 11" for general users on September 19th (around 2:00 am on September 20th, Japan time).
Although it has already been announced that iOS 11 has many new features and changes from the previous OS iOS 10, there are so many changes that it is very difficult to cover all of them. hard. In particular, there are some major changes such as UI changes and operation method changes, and it may be confusing if you suddenly try to install and use "iOS 11".
Therefore, in this article, I have summarized the new features of "iOS 11". Before installing "iOS 11", please check the changes in this summary article.
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First, I've summarized the new features and changes related to iOS devices in general. There are many notable features, but the main changes are the ability to customize the Control Center and the addition of a "Files" app that allows you to manage various files.
It's a little long, so I'd appreciate it if you could read only the part you care about by using the table of contents, or read it slowly while taking a proper rest.
There are many new features and changes in iOS 11, but the biggest change is the Control Center, which appears when you swipe the screen from bottom to top, which is very convenient. ..
Until now, only half of the screen was displayed, and the items displayed inside were fixed, but from this time "iOS 11" it will be displayed on the entire screen, and you can freely customize the display items. You can now do it.
This is the new control center. Familiar communication-related icons such as airplane mode, mobile data communication, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth are displayed in the upper left, and the music application is displayed next to it.
In addition to displaying screen lock, good night mode, and screen mirroring icons at the bottom, you can adjust the screen brightness and volume by sliding up and down.
Since these items are basic items, it is unfortunately impossible to customize them such as changing the location or hiding them, but other items can be freely arranged.
You can customize the icon from [Control Center]> [Customize Control] in the "Settings" app. Not only can you add them, but you can also change the order as you like, so set the order you like and use it.
In addition, some items such as the frame where communication-related icons are gathered in the upper left and the brightness of the screen can now display more detailed settings with 3D Touch (hold down the icon on terminals that do not support 3D Touch). ing. For example, the "Night Shift" setting that changes the screen color can be set by pressing the bar that adjusts the screen brightness with 3D Touch.
In iOS 10, released last year, card-type notifications called "rich notifications" were introduced, making it easier to see each notification, but in iOS 11, the notifications have been improved to make them easier to check.
Unification of UI for lock screen and notification screen. In "iOS 10", only unread notifications were displayed on the lock screen, and all notifications were displayed on the notification screen that was swiped down to display, but in "iOS 11" both UIs are the same. The design is unified, and you can check unread notifications and all notifications on either screen.
On the lock screen, you can check all notifications by swiping up the screen.
Also, the notification screen can be displayed by swiping down as before, but it is also called a "cover sheet" because it is designed to cover the screen so that unread notifications are displayed above when it is displayed. Notifications that have already been confirmed are displayed below it.
You can now check unread and read notifications on either screen, so it should be easier to check again for notifications that you were too busy to respond to.
The artificial voice assistant "Siri" installed in iOS becomes smarter than ever. It has become possible to make pre-reading proposals according to the user's hobbies and tastes, for example, based on the search content of "Safari", it has become possible to make proposals related to the user.
Also, by utilizing deep learning, Siri's answers will be more natural than ever. There is still a lot of room for improvement in the Japanese answer, but the English version of Siri seems to be much smoother.
And Siri also supports the long-awaited text input. Press and hold the home button to display the text input field, so you can ask any questions by entering characters. It should be useful when you want to use Siri in a language that is difficult for Siri to hear or in an environment where it is difficult to speak. To use this function, you can use it by turning on the setting item "Type in Siri" in [General]> [Accessibility]> [Siri] in the "Settings" app.
By the way, Siri also supports the translation function for the first time. With iOS 11, it is possible to translate English into Chinese, French, Italian, German, and Spanish, and English-speaking users can teach a foreign language by simply asking Siri. However, unfortunately, this function is not compatible with Japanese.
In iOS 11, there are major changes to the format of photos and videos. Photos that were previously taken in "JPEG" format have been changed from "iOS 11" to "HEIF (High Efficiency Image File)". The video will be changed from "H.264" to "HEVC / H.265".
By renewing the codec, it will be possible to reduce the data size of these media files by about half. The point is that you can now store photos and videos with less data than before. There is no doubt that it will be useful for shooting 4K videos. These changes may be the biggest of the many changes in iOS 11.
By the way, when sending to an application or terminal that does not support the same file format, it is automatically converted to a compatible file format such as JPEG, so users can use it as before without worrying about anything. Can be done.
In "iOS 11", you can continue to use the conventional "JPG" and "h.264" formats, and you can change the format from "Camera"> "Format" in the "Settings" app.
By the way, "HEIF" can only shoot on terminals equipped with "A10 Fusion" or later processors such as the "iPhone 7" series and the latest "iPad Pro" series. Although the terminals before that support decoding, it is in a state where it can be viewed but cannot be photographed because the essential encoding is not possible. For details, please refer to the session "Introducing HEIF and HEVC" of "WWDC 2017".
In addition, the "Camera" app enables reading of QR codes, loop bounce of "Live Photos", and long exposure shooting, a function to create still images from videos and Live Photos, and an album playback function "Memory". Expansion is also added. It also supports optical image stabilization and HDR shooting when shooting portraits with the "iPhone 7 Plus".
In "iOS 11", a new "File" app that allows you to manage files like the "Finder" app on Mac has appeared.
In the "File" app, you can browse and delete files stored in "iCloud Drive" and "Dropbox", as well as tag files and change the storage location like the "Finder" app. be able to.
In addition, image files can be edited by tapping the pen-like icon in the upper right. Even if you don't have a laptop, you can easily edit the file and share it with your friends by circled the part you care about or write an annotation.
Also, this "File" app works best when used on the iPad. That's because iOS 11 allows you to drag and drop on your iPad, so you can drag images from the Files app and drop them into other apps.
Regarding the drag and drop function of the iPad [14. New function "Dock" has appeared
With this update, the UI of the "App Store" has been significantly renewed. The design has been unified with Apple Music, making it easier than ever to find apps and games.
The previous "Recommended", "Category", "Ranking", "Search", and "Update" tabs have changed to "Today", "Game", "App", "Update", and "Search" tabs, and the game genre is pushed to the front. It becomes a form.
By the way, since the App Store opened in 2008, the number of downloaded applications has exceeded 180 billion, and it has been announced that Apple has paid developers $ 70 billion (about 7.7 trillion yen). ..
This may be good news for those who are playing live games on iOS devices. It became possible to record the screen from "iOS 11", and it became possible to start recording the screen with one tap.
To record, simply place the record button in the control center and tap the icon at the scene you want to record. I mentioned how to customize the control center in [1. Make the control center customizable], but select [Control Center]> [Customize Control] in the "Settings" app and add an item called "Screen recording". ..
A red bar is displayed at the top of the screen during recording, and if you want to end recording, tap this red bar. The videos taken are saved in the photo app, just like the videos taken with the camera, and can be posted to YouTube, Twitter, etc. from the photo app. In addition, you can send it to your family and friends, so it will be useful in many situations such as teaching iOS settings.
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In Japan, in addition to major airports such as Narita Airport and Haneda Airport, large stations such as Tokyo Station and Shinjuku Station are available. The ticket gates and exits are also displayed at the station, so you shouldn't get lost even at Shinjuku Station, which is famous for its huge dungeons.
In addition, some restaurants and apparel shops are displayed in the shopping center, and of course navigation to those stores is also available. The store information is displayed like a card, so you can check in advance what kind of store it is.
A new feature is installed in "Good night mode" that allows you to turn off all notifications while you are sleeping or when you want to concentrate. Its name is "Do Not Disturb While Driving".
This function is also called "drive mode" or "driving concentration mode" in Japanese, but this function automatically turns off notifications when you start driving so that you can concentrate on driving.
When this function is turned on, it will automatically connect to the answering machine when you receive a call while driving, and when you receive a message, it will automatically send a message to the other party that you are driving. function.
Furthermore, since the person to whom this automatic reply function is sent can be selected from the following conditions, the risk of sending to the person who does not want to return can be eliminated.
The on / off of this "drive mode" is determined based on whether it is automatically detected by the accelerometer or whether it is connected to the in-vehicle car navigation system via Bluetooth. Which one to detect can be decided in advance, so be sure to set it before using it.
The setting location is from [Good night mode]> [Activate] in the "Settings" app. In order to reduce accidents caused by smartphones, we would like drivers to turn on this function.
Even with the iPhone "Plus" series, which has a large 5.5-inch screen, you can now enter characters with one hand. The long-awaited one-handed keyboard is installed as standard in "iOS 11".
If you have iOS 11 installed, you can move the standard keyboard to either the left or right side of your choice so that you can send messages even when one hand is closed.
To use this function, when you press and hold the earth icon on the standard keyboard, an icon that moves the keyboard will be displayed, so you can select whichever you like.
Since the keyboard function has already been released to third-party apps in iOS 8, it seems to be even more so now, but there is no doubt that it will be easier to enter characters on the iPhone in both rabbits and corners. I want you to take advantage of it.
At Apple's new product announcement event held in September 2017, three types of new iPhones, "iPhone X" and "iPhone 8/8 Plus", were announced.
Reservation acceptance for the "iPhone 8" series has already begun, and some users may just complete the reservation and wait for the arrival, but the setup of the new terminal is very much from "iOS 11". It will be easy.
For devices equipped with "iOS 11", you can use the "quick start" function that automatically signs in with your Apple ID by simply bringing the device you were using closer to the new device. With this function, personal information and settings are automatically read, so you can quickly set up a new device.
The "Messages" app will evolve further in "iOS 11".
In "iOS 11", message history can be shared between iOS devices such as iPhone and iPad and Mac devices. By saving all the message history in iCloud, you can continue to read the message even if you move to a different device. Since all recorded messages are encrypted, Apple can not read it either.
In addition, the personal remittance function "Apple Pay Cash" will be introduced in the message app. The feature allows individuals to exchange money via Apple Pay and send money to friends or family.
With the introduction of "Apple Pay Cash", the "Apple Pay Cash Card" will be registered in the Wallet app, and the transferred money will be pooled in the card. This pooled money can be sent back to another person or credited to a bank account. There are no fees or other costs, and all can be used free of charge.
It is said that this function will be available from this fall, but due to various reasons, the release of this function will be delayed a little. Also, even if it is released, it can not be used in Japan, and initially it can be used only in the United States.
For those who make heavy use of the "Notes" app on their iPhones and iPads, iOS 11 will make it even more convenient to take notes.
First of all, "table" appears as a new element that can be added to the memo. By clicking the icon on the far left of the menu on the keyboard, a 2x2 table frame is displayed, and you can enter characters in each cell. The "row" of the table cannot be increased, but the "column" can be increased by pressing a line break in the last cell.
Next, as a new function, a function called "scan documents" has appeared. By shooting documents such as meeting materials with the camera of the iOS device, extra space is cut out, the tilt is corrected straight, and it is automatically imported into Notepad. To use it, just tap the "+" button in the menu on the keyboard, select "Scan Documents", and shoot the document with the activated camera.
Documents scanned with this function can also be annotated by long-pressing the document with "Apple Pencil" on the iPad. In addition, although it will be a function only for iPad, it also has an "instant memo" function that allows you to start taking notes immediately by tapping the lock screen with the paired "Apple Pencil". The functions using "Apple Pencil" are explained in more detail in [15. Markup & Inline Sketch by Utilizing Apple Pencil], so please refer to that.
Also, although it does not support Japanese, you can now search for handwritten characters entered in the "Memo" app with Spotlight search. It seems that Japanese will be supported in the future.
So far, we have introduced the new features of iOS devices in general, but from now on, we will talk about the features of "iOS 11" for "iPad". As I've mentioned, iOS 11 has a lot of new features, but the biggest change is for the iPad.
In particular, with the new Mac-like "Dock" function, it has become possible to launch apps and multitask with a Mac-like feel. First of all, I would like to introduce this "Dock".
This "Dock" is a function like a shortcut that allows you to place apps that you often use on a regular basis.
For example, if you receive an email while browsing in Safari, you can check the email immediately by tapping the "Email" app from the "Dock".
On the left side of the Dock, you can see the apps you use all the time, and on the right side, you can see the apps you used most recently, so it's easy to get back to work after seeing the email.
In addition, the "Split View" function that displays two screens at the same time has also evolved. You can easily make it a "Split View" by dragging and dropping the app from the "Dock" to the main screen that is currently open.
You can also drag and drop text and image files between multiple apps, making it easier to paste photos into emails and memos from the Photos app. It may be useful when you have a travel meeting with your friends.
In addition, iOS 11 will extend the functionality of using the Apple Pencil.
First, a new function called "instant markup". This is a feature that allows you to write PDFs and screenshots using Apple Pencil. When you want to tell someone something, Apple Pencil allows you to tell it quickly, saving you time typing text.
In addition, you can also use the "inline sketch" function that automatically draws text when you write something using "Apple Pencil" in the memo app. In addition, there is also an "instant memo" function that opens the memo app immediately when you tap "Apple Pencil" while the iPad is locked. Details of this area are written on Apple's official website, so I hope you can refer to that as well.
There are a lot of other minor changes, though there are only a few major new features and changes. If you cover everything, it will be quite a volume, so I picked up only the ones with high importance.
Of these, the one that I would like to pay particular attention to is "ARKit." Although it is not something that general users can do directly because it is a development kit, developers can now use the kit to create apps that use advanced "AR (Augmented Reality)" technology.
As Apple introduced at the recital, the development of apps using this kit is already underway, and it is expected that the number of "AR" apps will increase in the future. Below is a video of an application that uses "ARKit", so if you are interested, please check it out.
By the way, there are some points to be careful about when installing "iOS 11". That is, once you install "iOS 11", you will not be able to use 32-bit apps.
It seems that the number of 32-bit apps has decreased considerably thanks to the advancement of 64-bit apps, but it seems that there are still some apps that do not support 64-bit. You can check if you have a 32-bit app from [General]> [Information]> [App] in the "Settings" app. At this time, if no app is displayed, it means that the 32-bit app does not exist, so you can safely install "iOS 11".
The above is a summary of the new features and changes of "iOS 11".
If you include small changes, there are more than 100 changes, so it will be difficult to keep in mind all of them. Therefore, please check the new functions one by one while touching the actual machine. "IOS 11" has already been released, so if you have a target device, please install it.
By the way, the terminals on which this "iOS 11" can be installed are as follows.
| "IOS 11" compatible models | ||
|---|---|---|
| iPhone | iPad | iPod touch |
iPhone X iPhone 8 iPhone 8 Plus iPhone 7 iPhone 7 Plus iPhone 6s iPhone 6s Plus iPhone 6 iPhone 6 Plus iPhone SE iPhone 5s | iPad Pro (12.9 inch, 1st generation) iPad Pro (12.9 inch, 2nd generation) iPad Pro (10.5 inch) iPad Pro (9.7 inch) iPad Air 2 iPad Air iPad (5th generation) iPad mini 4 iPad mini 3 iPad mini 2 | iPod touch (6th generation) |
Most devices that can install "iOS 10" released last year can install "iOS 11". However, since "iPhone 5" and "iPhone 5c" have been excluded from compatible terminals, those who are still using "iPhone 5" and "iPhone 5c" should consider replacing the terminal. May be good.
Don't forget to back up when updating to iOS 11. If you want to know how to back up, please read this article.
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