iOS 11 Turning To Be A Powerful Tool For iPhone App Developers

Apple today introduced iOS 11, a major update to the world’s most advanced mobile operating system that brings new experiences and hundreds of features to iPhone and iPad this fall. iOS 11 is the biggest software release yet for iPad, with powerful multitasking features, the Files app, and more ways to use Apple Pencil. Augmented reality is coming to hundreds of millions of iOS devices with a new platform for developers to create apps that allow users to place virtual content on a real-world scene.

iPad becomes even more powerful

iOS 11 makes iPad multitasking even more powerful with a new customizable dock that provides quick access to frequently used apps and documents from any screen. The new Files app keeps everything in one place, whether files are stored locally, on iCloud Drive or with other providers like Box, Dropbox and more, and system-wide drag and drop makes moving images and text easier than ever.

AR experiences for iPhone and iPad

ARKit enables developers to use the latest computer vision technologies to create detailed and immersive virtual content on real scenes for interactive games, immersive shopping experiences, industrial design and more.

Siri is even more useful and natural

Using the latest advances in machine learning and artificial intelligence, the new male and female voices are more natural and expressive, adjust intonation, pitch, stress and pace when speaking. Siri goes beyond voice, using on-device learning to deliver more personalized experiences, offering suggestions based on personal use of Safari, Messages, Mail, Messaging and more.

Do not disturb while driving

iOS 11 introduces a new way to help drivers focus on the road with Do Not Disturb While Driving. The iPhone can detect when you might be driving and automatically mute the notification to keep the screen dark. Users have the option to send an auto-reply to contacts listed in Favorites to let them know they’re driving and can’t reply until they reach their destination.

iOS 11 for developers

CoreML – Makes it easy for developers to build smarter applications with powerful machine learning that predicts, learns and becomes smarter. Designed for iOS, this new machine learning framework allows all processing to occur locally on the device, using Apple’s own silicon and tight hardware and software integration to deliver high performance while maintaining user privacy.

HomeKit – It is even more accessible, with easier ways for developers and hobbyists to get started, and new ways to authenticate devices with software a great way for existing accessories to support HomeKit.

SiriKit – It gives developers the ability to integrate Siri into their apps, and with iOS 11 it expands to support more categories, including to-do lists, notes, and reminders; banking for transfers and account balances; and applications that display QR codes.

MusicKit – Enables developers to integrate Apple Music features into their apps and provides access to more than 40 million songs, recommendations, recommended content and recent searches.

Conclusion

As mentioned above, Apple iOS 11 will give iPad and iPhone app developers a unique opportunity to integrate the latest technologies such as artificial intelligence into their apps.