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iOS 11 is the eleventh major release of the iOS mobile operating system developed by Apple Inc., being the successor to iOS 10. It was announced at the company's Worldwide Developers Conference on June 5, 2017, and released on September 19, 2017. iOS 11 brought a variety of new features and improvements to the iOS platform, enhancing the user experience on iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch devices.

Features[edit]

User Interface[edit]

The user interface of iOS 11 was redesigned with a focus on improving usability and aesthetics. The Control Center was revamped to allow for more customization and easier access to frequently used settings. The App Store received a major redesign, featuring a new "Today" tab that highlights apps and games.

Augmented Reality[edit]

iOS 11 introduced ARKit, a new framework that allows developers to create augmented reality experiences for iOS devices. This framework leverages the device's camera and motion sensors to overlay digital content onto the real world, providing immersive experiences for users.

Multitasking[edit]

For iPad users, iOS 11 brought significant improvements to multitasking capabilities. The new Dock allows users to quickly switch between apps, and the Split View and Slide Over features enable more efficient use of screen space. The Drag and Drop functionality allows users to move text, images, and files between apps seamlessly.

Files App[edit]

The introduction of the Files app provided a centralized location for managing files on iOS devices. It supports integration with third-party cloud services, allowing users to access and organize their files from various sources in one place.

Siri Enhancements[edit]

Siri, Apple's virtual assistant, received several enhancements in iOS 11. These include a more natural voice, translation capabilities, and the ability to learn user preferences to provide more personalized suggestions.

Other Features[edit]

Do Not Disturb While Driving: A safety feature that minimizes distractions by silencing notifications while driving.
Screen Recording: Allows users to record their screen activity directly from the Control Center.
Indoor Maps: Provides detailed maps of airports and shopping centers in the Maps app.

Compatibility[edit]

iOS 11 is compatible with the following devices:

Reception[edit]

iOS 11 received generally positive reviews for its new features and improvements, particularly the enhancements for iPad users. However, some users reported issues with battery life and performance on older devices.

Also see[edit]

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-{{Infobox OS
 | name = iOS 11
-| logo = IOS 11 logo.svg
+| logo = [[File:IOS 11 logo.png|100px]]
-| logo size = 85px
-| screenshot = IOS 11 Homescreen iPhone 7 Plus.png
-| caption = iOS 11 running on an [[iPhone 7 Plus]]
 | developer = [[Apple Inc.]]
 | family = [[Unix-like]], [[iOS]]
-| working state = Current
+| source_model = [[Closed source]] with open source components
-| source model = [[Closed source]] with open-source components
+| released = {{Start date|2017|09|19}}
-| released = {{Start date and age|2017|09|19}}
+| latest_release_version = 11.4.1
-| latest release version = 11.4.1
+| latest_release_date = {{Start date|2018|07|09}}
-| latest release date = {{Start date and age|2018|07|09}}
+| marketing_target = [[iPhone]], [[iPad]], [[iPod Touch]]
-| marketing target = [[Mobile phone|Mobile]], [[Tablet computer|tablet]], [[iPod Touch]]
+| language = [[Multilingual]]
-| program language = [[C (programming language)|C]], [[C++]], [[Objective-C]], [[Swift (programming language)|Swift]]
+| update_model = [[OTA]]
-| update model = [[Over-the-air programming|OTA]], [[iTunes]]
+| package_manager = [[App Store (iOS)|App Store]]
-| package manager = [[App Store (iOS)|App Store]]
+| supported_platforms = [[ARM architecture|ARM]]
-| supported platforms = [[ARM architecture|ARMv8-A]]
+| kernel_type = [[Hybrid kernel]]
-| kernel type = [[Hybrid kernel]]
 | userland = [[Darwin (operating system)|Darwin]]
-| ui = [[Aqua (user interface)|Aqua]], [[Cocoa Touch]]
+| ui = [[Cocoa Touch]]
-| license = [[Proprietary software|Proprietary]], with open-source components
+| license = [[Proprietary software|Proprietary]]
-| preceded by = [[iOS 10]]
+| preceded_by = [[iOS 10]]
-| succeeded by = [[iOS 12]]
+| succeeded_by = [[iOS 12]]
-| website = {{URL|https://www.apple.com/ios/ios-11/}}
 }}
-'''iOS 11''' is the eleventh major release of the [[iOS]] mobile operating system developed by [[Apple Inc.]], being the successor to [[iOS 10]]. It was announced at the company's [[Worldwide Developers Conference]] on June 5, 2017, and was released on September 19, 2017.
+'''iOS 11''' is the eleventh major release of the [[iOS]] mobile operating system developed by [[Apple Inc.]], being the successor to [[iOS 10]]. It was announced at the company's [[Worldwide Developers Conference]] on June 5, 2017, and released on September 19, 2017. iOS 11 brought a variety of new features and improvements to the iOS platform, enhancing the user experience on [[iPhone]], [[iPad]], and [[iPod Touch]] devices.
 == Features ==
-iOS 11 introduced several new features and improvements over its predecessor, including:
-* [[Control Center]]: Redesigned with customizable toggles and a unified page.
+=== User Interface ===
-* [[App Store (iOS)|App Store]]: Completely redesigned with a new layout and editorial content.
+The user interface of iOS 11 was redesigned with a focus on improving usability and aesthetics. The [[Control Center]] was revamped to allow for more customization and easier access to frequently used settings. The [[App Store (iOS)|App Store]] received a major redesign, featuring a new "Today" tab that highlights apps and games.
-* [[Siri]]: Enhanced with more natural voice, translation capabilities, and deeper integration with third-party apps.
-* [[Augmented reality]]: Introduction of [[ARKit]], allowing developers to create augmented reality experiences.
+=== Augmented Reality ===
-* [[Files (Apple)|Files app]]: A new app to manage files stored locally and in the cloud.
+iOS 11 introduced [[ARKit]], a new framework that allows developers to create augmented reality experiences for iOS devices. This framework leverages the device's camera and motion sensors to overlay digital content onto the real world, providing immersive experiences for users.
-* [[Multitasking]]: Improved multitasking features for [[iPad]], including drag and drop functionality.
-* [[Apple Pay]]: Person-to-person payments through [[iMessage]].
+=== Multitasking ===
-* [[Do Not Disturb]]: A new "Do Not Disturb While Driving" mode to reduce distractions while driving.
+For [[iPad]] users, iOS 11 brought significant improvements to multitasking capabilities. The new [[Dock (computing)|Dock]] allows users to quickly switch between apps, and the [[Split View]] and [[Slide Over]] features enable more efficient use of screen space. The [[Drag and Drop]] functionality allows users to move text, images, and files between apps seamlessly.
+=== Files App ===
+The introduction of the [[Files (Apple)|Files app]] provided a centralized location for managing files on iOS devices. It supports integration with third-party cloud services, allowing users to access and organize their files from various sources in one place.
+=== Siri Enhancements ===
+[[Siri]], Apple's virtual assistant, received several enhancements in iOS 11. These include a more natural voice, translation capabilities, and the ability to learn user preferences to provide more personalized suggestions.
+=== Other Features ===
+* '''Do Not Disturb While Driving''': A safety feature that minimizes distractions by silencing notifications while driving.
+* '''Screen Recording''': Allows users to record their screen activity directly from the Control Center.
+* '''Indoor Maps''': Provides detailed maps of airports and shopping centers in the [[Maps (Apple)|Maps app]].
 == Compatibility ==
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 * [[iPhone 5S]] and later
 * [[iPad Air]] and later
-* [[iPad Mini 2]] and later
+* [[iPad mini 2]] and later
-* [[iPad Pro]] (all models)
+* [[iPod Touch (6th generation)]]
-* [[iPod Touch]] (6th generation)
 == Reception ==
-iOS 11 received mixed reviews. While it was praised for its new features and improvements, it also faced criticism for various bugs and performance issues, particularly on older devices. Subsequent updates addressed many of these issues.
+iOS 11 received generally positive reviews for its new features and improvements, particularly the enhancements for iPad users. However, some users reported issues with battery life and performance on older devices.
-== Updates ==
+== Also see ==
-iOS 11 received several updates during its lifecycle, with the final version being 11.4.1, released on July 9, 2018. These updates included bug fixes, security improvements, and additional features.
+* [[iOS 10]]
+* [[iOS 12]]
+* [[Apple Inc.]]
+* [[iPhone]]
+* [[iPad]]
+* [[ARKit]]
-== See also ==
+{{iOS}}
-* [[iOS version history]]
-* [[iPadOS]]
-* [[macOS]]
-* [[watchOS]]
-* [[tvOS]]
-== References ==
-{{Reflist}}
-== External links ==
-{{Commons category|iOS 11}}
 [[Category:IOS]]
 [[Category:Apple Inc.]]
 [[Category:Mobile operating systems]]
-[[Category:2017 software]]
-{{iOS}}
-{{Apple Inc.}}
-{{tech-stub}}