About iOS 11 Updates
iOS 11 brings hundreds of new features to iPhone and iPad including an all new App Store, a more proactive and intelligent Siri, improvements to Camera and Photos, and augmented reality technologies to enable immersive experiences. iOS 11 is also the biggest release for iPad ever and adds powerful new multitasking features, a new Files app and more ways to use Apple Pencil.
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iOS 11.4.1
iOS 11.4.1 includes bug fixes and improves the security of your iPhone or iPad. This update:
Fixes an issue that prevented some users from viewing the last known location of their AirPods in Find My iPhone
Improves reliability of syncing mail, contacts and notes with Exchange accounts
For information on the security content of Apple software updates, please visit this website: https://support.apple.com/kb/HT201222
iOS 11.4
iOS 11.4 includes AirPlay 2 multi-room audio, support for HomePod stereo pairs, and Messages in iCloud. This update also includes bug fixes and improvements.
AirPlay 2
Control your home audio system and AirPlay 2-enabled speakers throughout your house
Play music at the same time on multiple AirPlay 2-enabled speakers in your house, all in sync
Control AirPlay 2-enabled speakers from Control Center, the Lock screen, or AirPlay controls within apps on your iPhone or iPad
Use your voice to control AirPlay 2-enabled speakers with Siri from your iPhone or iPad, HomePod, or Apple TV
Take a call or play a game on your iPhone or iPad without interrupting playback on your AirPlay 2-enabled speakers
HomePod stereo pair
This update supports setting up your HomePod stereo pair using your iPhone or iPad
HomePod pair automatically senses its location in the room and balances the sound based on the speakers' locations
Advanced beamforming provides wider soundstage than traditional stereo pair
HomePod will automatically update to support stereo pairs, unless auto updates are disabled in the Home app
Messages in iCloud
Store your messages, photos, and other attachments in iCloud and free up space on your devices
All your messages appear when you sign into a new device with the same iMessage account
When you delete messages and conversations they are instantly removed from all your devices
To turn on Messages in iCloud, enable Messages in iCloud settings (Settings > [your name] > iCloud)
Your conversations continue to be end-to-end encrypted
Other improvements and fixes
Enables teachers to assign their students reading activities in iBooks using the Schoolwork app
Fixes an issue where certain character sequences could cause Messages to crash
Addresses a Messages issue that could cause some messages to appear out of order
Addresses an issue that could prevent logging in or accessing files on Google Drive, Google Docs and Gmail in Safari
Fixes an issue that could prevent data syncing in Health
Fixes an issue that could prevent users from changing what apps can access Health data
Resolves an issue that could cause an app to appear in an incorrect location on the Home screen
Fixes an issue where CarPlay audio could become distorted
Fixes an issue where selecting music from your iPhone could fail when playing music over Bluetooth or when connected to USB on some vehicles
For information on the security content of Apple software updates, please visit this website: https://support.apple.com/kb/HT201222
iOS 11.3.1
iOS 11.3.1 improves the security of your iPhone or iPad and addresses an issue where touch input was unresponsive on some iPhone 8 devices because they were serviced with non-genuine replacement displays.
Note: Non-genuine replacement displays may have compromised visual quality and may fail to work correctly. Apple-certified screen repairs are performed by trusted experts who use genuine Apple parts. See support.apple.com for more information.
For information on the security content of Apple software updates, please visit this website: https://support.apple.com/kb/HT201222
iOS 11.3
iOS 11.3 introduces new features including ARKit 1.5 with support for more immersive augmented reality experiences, iPhone Battery Health (Beta), new Animoji for iPhone X users, and more. This update also includes stability improvements and bug fixes.
Augmented Reality
ARKit 1.5 allows developers to place digital objects on vertical surfaces like walls and doors in addition to horizontal surfaces
Adds support for detecting and incorporating images like movie posters or artwork into AR experiences
Supports a higher resolution real world camera view when using AR experiences
iPhone Battery Health (Beta)
Displays information on iPhone maximum battery capacity and peak performance capability
Indicates if the performance management feature that dynamically manages maximum performance to prevent unexpected shutdowns is on and includes the option to disable it
Recommends if a battery needs to be replaced
iPad charge management
Maintains battery health when iPad is connected to power for prolonged periods of time, such as when it is used in kiosks, point of sale systems, or stored in charging carts
Animoji
Introduces four new Animoji on iPhone X: lion, bear, dragon and skull
Privacy
When an Apple feature asks to use your personal information, an icon now appears along with a link to detailed information explaining how your data will be used and protected
Business Chat - US only
Communicate with companies to easily ask questions, schedule appointments, and make purchases inside the built-in Messages app on iPhone and iPad
Health Records (Beta) - US only
Access health records and view lab results, immunizations, and more in a consolidated timeline in the Health app
Apple Music
Features a new music video experience, including an updated Music Videos section with exclusive video playlists
Find friends that have similar tastes using updated suggestions in Apple Music that reveal genres people enjoy and mutual friends that follow them
News
Top Stories now always appear first in For You
Watch Top Videos curated by News editors
App Store
Adds ability to sort customer reviews on product pages by Most Helpful, Most Favorable, Most Critical, or Most Recent
Improves Updates tab information with app version and file size
Safari
Helps protect privacy by only AutoFilling usernames and passwords after selecting them in a web form field
Includes warnings in the Smart Search Field when interacting with password or credit card forms on non-encrypted web pages
AutoFill for usernames and passwords is now available in web views within apps
Articles shared to Mail from Safari are now formatted using Reader mode by default when Reader is available
Folders in Favorites now show icons for the bookmarks contained within
Keyboards
Adds two new Shuangpin keyboard layouts
Adds support for connected hardware keyboards using the Turkish F keyboard layout
Improves Chinese and Japanese keyboards for better reachability on on 4.7-inch and 5.5-inch devices
Enables switching back to the keyboard after dictation with just one tap
Addresses an issue where auto-correct could incorrectly capitalize some words
Fixes an issue on iPad Pro that prevented the iPad Smart Keyboard from working after connecting to a captive Wi-Fi access point
Fixes an issue that could cause the Thai keyboard to incorrectly switch to the numeric layout when in landscape mode
Accessibility
App Store adds accessibility support for bold and large text for display customization
Smart Invert adds support for images on the web and in Mail messages
Improves RTT experience and adds RTT support for T-Mobile
Improves app switching on iPad for VoiceOver and Switch Control users
Addresses an issue where VoiceOver incorrectly described Bluetooth status and badge icons
Fixes an issue where end call button might not be presented in the Phone app when using VoiceOver
Fixes an issue where in-app app rating was not accessible with VoiceOver
Resolves an issue when using Live Listen that could distort audio playback
Other improvements and fixes
Introduces support for the AML standard which provides more accurate location data to emergency responders when SOS is triggered (in supported countries and regions)
Adds support for software authentication as a new way for developers to create and enable HomeKit compatible accessories
Podcasts now plays episodes with a single tap, and you can tap Details to learn more about each episode
Improves search performance for users with long notes in Contacts
Improves performance of Handoff and Universal Clipboard when both devices are on the same Wi-Fi network
Fixes an issue that could prevent incoming calls from waking the display
Addresses an issue that could delay or prevent playback of Visual Voicemail
Resolves an issue that prevented opening a web link in Messages
Fixes an issue that could prevent users from returning to Mail after previewing a message attachment
Fixes an issue that could cause Mail notifications to reappear on the Lock screen after they had been cleared
Resolves an issue that could cause time and notifications to disappear from the Lock Screen
Resolves an issue that prevented parents from using Face ID to approve Ask to Buy requests
Fixes an issue in Weather where current weather conditions may not have been updated
Fixes an issue where contacts may not sync with a car’s phone book when connected over Bluetooth
Addresses an issue that could prevent audio apps from playing in cars when the app was in the background
For information on the security content of Apple software updates, please visit this website: https://support.apple.com/kb/HT201222
iOS 11.2.6
iOS 11.2.6 includes bug fixes for your iPhone or iPad. This update:
Fixes an issue where using certain character sequences could cause apps to crash
Fixes an issue where some third-party apps could fail to connect to external accessories
For information on the security content of Apple software updates, please visit this website: https://support.apple.com/kb/HT201222
iOS 11.2.5
iOS 11.2.5 includes support for HomePod and introduces the ability for Siri to read the news (US, UK and Australia only). This update also includes bug fixes and improvements.
HomePod support
Setup and automatically transfer your Apple ID, Apple Music, Siri and Wi-Fi settings to HomePod.
Siri News
Siri can now read the news, just ask, "Hey Siri, play the news". You can also ask for specific news categories including Sports, Business or Music.
Other improvements and fixes
Addresses an issue that could cause the Phone app to display incomplete information in the call list
Fixes an issue that caused Mail notifications from some Exchange accounts to disappear from the Lock screen when unlocking iPhone X with Face ID
Addresses an issue that could cause Messages conversations to temporarily be listed out of order
Fixes an issue in CarPlay where Now Playing controls become unresponsive after multiple track changes
Adds ability for VoiceOver to announce playback destinations and AirPod battery level
For information on the security content of Apple software updates, please visit this website: https://support.apple.com/HT201222
iOS 11.2.2
iOS 11.2.2 provides a security update and is recommended for all users.
For information on the security content of Apple software updates, please visit this website: https://support.apple.com/kb/HT201222
iOS 11.2.1
iOS 11.2.1 fixes bugs including an issue that could disable remote access to shared users of the Home app.
For information on the security content of Apple software updates, please visit this website: https://support.apple.com/kb/HT201222
iOS 11.2
iOS 11.2 introduces Apple Pay Cash to send, request, and receive money from friends and family with Apple Pay. This update also includes bug fixes and improvements.
Apple Pay Cash (US Only)
Send, request, and receive money from friends and family with Apple Pay in Messages or by asking Siri
Other improvements and fixes
Adds support for faster wireless charging on iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, and iPhone X with compatible third-party accessories
Introduces three new Live wallpapers for iPhone X
Improves video camera stabilization
Adds support in Podcasts to automatically advance to the next episode from the same show
Adds support in HealthKit for downhill snow sports distance as a data type
Fixes an issue that could cause Mail to appear to be checking for new messages even when a download is complete
Fixes an issue that could cause cleared Mail notifications from Exchange accounts to reappear
Improves stability in Calendar
Resolves an issue where Settings could open to a blank screen
Fixes an issue that could prevent swiping to Today View or Camera from the Lock Screen
Addresses an issue that could prevent Music controls from displaying on the Lock Screen
Fixes an issue that could cause app icons to be arranged incorrectly on the Home Screen
Addresses an issue that could prevent users from deleting recent photos when iCloud storage is exceeded
Addresses an issue where Find My iPhone sometimes wouldn’t display a map
Fixes an issue in Messages where the keyboard could overlap the most recent message
Fixes an issue in Calculator where typing numbers rapidly could lead to incorrect results
Addressed an issue where the keyboard could respond slowly
Adds support for real-time text (RTT) phone calls for the deaf and hard of hearing
Improves VoiceOver stability in Messages, Settings, App Store, and Music
Resolves an issue that prevented VoiceOver from announcing incoming Notifications
For information on the security content of Apple software updates, please visit this website: https://support.apple.com/kb/HT201222
iOS 11.1.2
iOS 11.1.2 includes bug fixes for your iPhone and iPad. This update:
Fixes an issue where the iPhone X screen becomes temporarily unresponsive to touch after a rapid temperature drop
Addresses an issue that could cause distortion in Live Photos and videos captured with iPhone X
For information on the security content of Apple software updates, please visit this website: https://support.apple.com/kb/HT201222
iOS 11.1.1
iOS 11.1.1 includes bug fixes for your iPhone or iPad. This update:
Fixes an issue with keyboard auto-correct
Fixes an issue where Hey Siri stops working
For information on the security content of Apple software updates, please visit this website: https://support.apple.com/kb/HT201222
iOS 11.1
iOS 11.1 introduces over 70 new emoji and includes bug fixes and improvements.
Emoji
Over 70 new emoji characters including new food types, animals, mythical creatures, clothing options, more expressive smiley faces, gender-neutral characters and more
Photos
Resolves an issue that could cause some photos to appear blurry
Addresses an issue that could cause Live Photo effects to playback slowly
Fixes an issue that could cause some photos to not display in the People album when restoring from an iCloud Backup
Fixes an issue that could impact performance when swiping between screenshots
Accessibility
Improves braille support for Grade 2 input
Improves VoiceOver access to multi-page PDFs
Improves VoiceOver rotor actions for announcing incoming notifications
Improves VoiceOver rotor actions menu when removing an app from the App Switcher
Fixes an issue for some users where alternative keys would not display when using VoiceOver with Touch Typing
Fixes an issue where VoiceOver rotor would always return to default action in Mail
Fixes an issue where VoiceOver rotor would not delete messages
Other improvements and fixes
Adds back support for accessing the app switcher by pressing on edge of display with 3D Touch
Fixes an issue that caused cleared Mail notifications to reappear on Lock screen
Fixes an issue in enterprise environments that prevented data from being moved between managed apps
Fixes an issue with some 3rd-party GPS accessories that caused inaccuracies in location data
Resolves an issue where settings for Heart Rate notifications were appearing in Apple Watch app (1st generation)
Fixes an issue where app icons were not appearing in notifications on Apple Watch
For information on the security content of Apple software updates, please visit this website: https://support.apple.com/kb/HT201222
iOS 11.0.3
iOS 11.0.3 includes bug fixes for your iPhone or iPad. This update:
Fixes an issue where audio and haptic feedback would not work on some iPhone 7 and 7 Plus devices
Addresses an issue where touch input was unresponsive on some iPhone 6s displays because they were not serviced with genuine Apple parts
Note: Non-genuine replacement displays may have compromised visual quality and may fail to work correctly. Apple-certified screen repairs are performed by trusted experts who use genuine Apple parts. See support.apple.com for more information.
For information on the security content of Apple software updates, please visit this website: https://support.apple.com/kb/HT201222
iOS 11.0.2
iOS 11.0.2 includes bug fixes and improvements for your iPhone or iPad. This update:
Fixes an issue where crackling sounds may occur during calls for a small number of iPhone 8 and 8 Plus devices
Addresses an issue that could cause some photos to become hidden
Fixes an issue where attachments in S/MIME encrypted emails would not open
For information on the security content of Apple software updates, please visit this website: https://support.apple.com/kb/HT201222
iOS 11.0.1
iOS 11.0.1 includes bug fixes and improvements for your iPhone or iPad.
For information on the security content of Apple software updates, please visit this website: https://support.apple.com/kb/HT201222
iOS 11
App Store
All-new App Store designed for discovering great apps and games everyday
New Today tab helps you discover new apps and games with stories, how-to guides, and more
New Games tab to find new games and see what's most popular with top game charts
Dedicated Apps tab with top picks, dedicated app charts, and app categories
App pages include more video previews, Editors' Choice badges, easier access to user ratings, and information about in-app purchases
Siri
New Siri voice is more natural and expressive
Translate English words and phrases into Chinese, French, German, Italian or Spanish (beta)
Siri suggestions based on your usage of Safari, News, Mail, and Messages
Works with notes apps to create to-do lists, notes and reminders
Works with banking apps for account transfer and balances
Works with apps that display QR codes
Hindi and Shanghainese dictation
Camera
Portrait mode now supports optical image stabilization, HDR and True Tone flash
Photos and videos will take up half the space with the new HEIF and HEVC image and video formats
Redesigned set of nine filters optimized for natural skin tones
Automatically identify and scan QR codes
Photos
Loop, Bounce, and Long Exposure Live Photo effects
Mute, trim, or choose a new key photo for Live Photos
Memory Movies automatically adapt content for portrait and landscape orientation
More than a dozen new memory types including pets, babies, weddings, and sporting events
People album is more accurate and stays up to date across devices with iCloud Photo Library
Animated GIF support
Maps
Indoor maps for major airports and shopping centers
Lane guidance and speed limit information with Turn-by-turn directions
One-handed zoom with double tap and swipe
Interact with Flyover by moving your device
Do Not Disturb while Driving
Automatically silences notifications while driving and keeps iPhone silent and display off
Optional iMessage auto reply to alert selected contacts that you're driving
New features designed for iPad
An all new Dock provides quick access to your favorite and recently used apps and can even be shown on top of active apps
Dock resizes so you can add all of your favorite apps
Recently used and Continuity apps are available on the right
Enhanced Slide Over and Split View
Apps can be easily started in Slide Over and Split View from the Dock
Slide Over and background apps now run simultaneously
Apps in Slide Over and Split View can now be placed on the left side of the screen
Drag and drop
Move text, images, and files between apps on iPad
Multi-Touch to move multiple items at the same time
Spring-loading to move content between apps
Markup
Markup works across documents, PDFs, webpages, photos and more
Instant markup anything in iOS - just place Apple Pencil on what you want to mark
Create a PDF and markup anything that can be printed
Notes
Instantly create a new note by tapping on Lock Screen with Apple Pencil
Inline drawing available by simply placing Apple Pencil in body of a note
Search handwritten text
Document scanner autocorrects for skewing and uses image filters to remove shadows
Table support to organize and display information
Pin important notes to the top of the list
Files
All-new Files app to browse, search and organize files
Works with iCloud Drive and 3rd party cloud file providers
Recents view for quick access to recently used files across all apps and cloud services
Create folders and sort files by name, date, size and tags
QuickType
Flick down on letter keys to enter numbers, symbols and punctuation marks on iPad
One-handed keyboard support on iPhone
New keyboards for Armenian, Azerbaijani, Belarusian, Georgian, Irish, Kannada, Malayalam, Maori, Odia, Swahili, and Welsh
English input on the 10-key Pinyin keyboard
English input on the Japanese Romaji keyboard
HomeKit
New accessory types including AirPlay 2 speakers, sprinklers and faucets
Expanded occupancy, time and accessory based triggers
QR code and tap to pair accessory setup support
Augmented Reality
Augmented reality technologies that apps from the App Store can use to deliver content on top of real-world scenes for interactive gaming, immersive shopping experiences, industrial design and more
Machine Learning
Core machine learning technologies that apps from the App Store can use to deliver intelligent features with machine learning data processed on device for high performance and user privacy
Other features and improvements
Control Center redesign brings all controls on one page
Control Center custom controls including accessibility, guided access, magnifier, text size, screen recording and Wallet
Apple Music now helps you discover music with friends. Create a profile so friends can listen to playlists you've shared and see the music you listen to most
Apple News now includes Top Stories picked just for you, recommendations from Siri, the best videos of the day in Today View, and great stories selected by our editors in the new Spotlight tab
Apple Podcasts has an all-new design. Use Listen Now to easily play new episodes or continue where you left off. Shows can now also contain seasons, trailers and bonus episodes.
Automatic Setup signs you in to iCloud, Keychain, iTunes, App Store, iMessage, and FaceTime with your Apple ID
Automatic Setup restores device settings including language, region, network, keyboard preferences, places you frequently visit, how you talk to Siri, home and health data
Easily share access to your Wi-Fi networks
Storage optimization notifications and free up space in Settings for apps like Photos, Messages, and more
Emergency SOS calls emergency services based on your current location and automatically notifies emergency contacts, shares your location, and displays your Medical ID
FaceTime lets you capture Live Photos from the other person's Mac or iPhone camera
Easily check Flight status in Spotlight and Safari
Definitions, conversions and math support in Safari
Russian and English bilingual dictionary
Portuguese and English bilingual dictionary
Arabic system font support
Accessibility
VoiceOver descriptions support for images
VoiceOver tables and lists support in PDFs
Type to Siri support for basic search queries
Spoken and braille caption support for videos
Dynamic Type increases text and app UI to larger sizes
Redesigned Invert Colors make media content easier to view
Highlight Colors improvements in Speak Selection and Speak Screen
Switch Control typing can scan and type whole words at a time
iOS 11 is performance optimized for 64-bit apps. 32-bit apps will need to be updated by the app developer to work with this version of iOS.
Some features may not be available for all countries or regions, for more information visit: https://www.apple.com/ios/feature-availability and https://www.apple.com/ios/whats-new
For information on the security content of this update, please visit this website: https://support.apple.com/kb/HT201222