iOS 11 is the eleventh version of Apple's iOS mobile operating system. It was announced at the company's Apple Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) on June 05, 2017. The ios11 tag should be used for questions specific to Apple's iOS 11 operating system. General iOS questions should use the ios tag.
API and Developer Changes
- Easily create Augmented Reality experiences using arkit.
- Take advantage of on-device Machine Learning using the new coreml framework.
- Efficiently perform complex tasks on images, videos, and pixel buffers with high accuracy through the new Vision (apple-vision) framework.
- sirikit now supports additional intent types, including notes, reminders, and QR codes.
- Expanded homekit to work with more types of products; a non-commercial hardware spec is now available for developers / hobbyists.
- AirPlay 2 (airplay) protocol introduced
- System-wide Drag and Drop features for iPad, allows apps to share content in new ways
- App Store redesigned with a new curated content section; a tab just for apps; a tab only for games; and new app pages.
Major User-Facing Changes
- Multitasking redesign for iPad, now includes a Dock
- Improved Notes app includes a document scanner (take photo and autocorrect perspective) and handwriting recognition
- Redesigned Control Center, Notification Center
- Apple Maps now supports indoor floor plans for places like malls and airports (limited). Lane guidance is now available for turn-by-turn directions.
