20 new cool features in iOS 11, of which you most likely don’t know

2017-10-04 20:14

20 new cool features in iOS 11, of which you most likely don’t know
And that’s not counting the animated emoticons in messages!

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IOS 11 called the most ambitious update — and not just because it has really new features, but also some surprises, reports Rus.Media.

Keyboard

“One-handed keyboard. A feature that was previously only available on the iPad, is now available in the smartphone. Chip lovers will appreciate the type messages with one hand on the go. To activate the feature in the keyboard settings.

Additional characters on the iPad. Long press shift reflects alternative characters and numbers — no need to switch from an alphabetical keyboard to digital. This function, analogous to QuickType, will come in handy when you need to enter a complex password or to type a website address.

Siri

Now with Siri, you will not only talk, but also to correspond. (Introverts rejoice). The function can be activated in the settings. The next time you ask Siri, a keyboard will appear.

Siri translator. Built in Siri, Google Assistant, so now to know the translation, just ask: “How to say a word in the language?”. The answer you get in both oral and written form.

The control center

In the control Center you can now add labels, for example, a low energy consumption, the size of the text, Notes, Wallet etc.

Card

In iOS 11 added a zoom function with one hand. You can zoom in, as before, by double-clicking on the map. But to reduce, now just double click and hold.

Flight mode. In Google maps select 3D mode, and then activate the “Flight”. So you will see the large city from height of bird’s flight.

Wi-Fi

When two iOS devices are close to 11, and only one of them connected to the wi-fi as soon as the second user tries to connect, first get a request to share a password. In the case of consent, the second device connects automatically without entering the password.

Camera

The camera finally built to scan a QR code. No longer need to use third-party programs.

Alignment. In the “Grid” (can be activated in the camera settings) there is a new feature. When shooting at small distances in the center of the screen you will see two + sign. To frame turned out to be equal, they need to be combined on the screen.

In the “Live” photo appeared editing function. Now you can turn off the sound and crop a photo similar to videos.

The function of “Live” photos appeared in FaceTime. During a call, you can take a picture of him — however, he will receive a message about it.

Screenshots

Now edit the screenshot (crop or add stamps) can be directly, it does not need to go to the photo gallery.

Safari

In Safari preferences, enable the “No cross-tracking,” which prohibits advertising in the UK to be transported from one site to another without user confirmation.

Saved passwords in Safari will now be displayed in third party applications.

iCloud

In iCloud settings was renamed iTunes Store and Apple Store, and it now offers recommendations for saving space. First of all it will be the logs of old conversations, deleting large attachments iMessage and save messages to iCloud.

There you can enable clean space. With a lack of free space on the smartphone will receive a message about what programs not used for a long time and you can delete them.

When the battery is low (less than 30%) stops automatically import photos from iCloud.

Phone

SOS mode. In the phone settings you can activate the function “Automatic call” which dials 911 if you quickly press the Power button five times.