After months of anticipation, Apple will finally unveil its next iPhone, as well as the new iOS 11, tomorrow.
Over the weekend, a ‘disgruntled Apple employee’ leaked the iOS 11 code, showing us new features to expect in the operating system.
Several Beta versions of iOS 11 have been released since it was first unveiled in June, but the latest leak offers some new insights.
MailOnline has put together a list of some of the top features to expect, including a ‘Do Not Disturb while Driving’ function, animated emoji, shared Wi-fi and the ability to see what your friends are listening to in Music.
MailOnline has put together a list of some of the top features, including a ‘Do Not Disturb while Driving’ function, and the ability to see what your friends are listening to in Music. Pictured are what iOS 11 will look like on iPhones and iPads
Control centre
The control centre design has been given an upgrade, and can now be seen on single page, with greater depth on a 3D slider.
Users will be able to use 3D Touch to access more controls.
The lock screen and notification centre will also be combined, so users can swipe between them, with widgets on the left, and camera on the right.
The control centre design has been given an upgrade, and can now be seen on single page, with greater depth on a 3D slider
Files app
Apple is adding a new ‘Files’ app to iPhone in the iOS 11 update.
The app will allow users to access all their documents in one place, including those stored on the iCloud drive, or with third party storage providers, such as Dropbox.
The app now appears in the App Store, although users are unable to download it until September 12.
Apple is adding a new ‘Files’ app to iPhone in the iOS 11 update. The app will allow users to access all their documents in one place, including those stored on the iCloud drive, or with third party storage providers, such as Dropbox
A description reads: ‘The Recents view displays all files you’ve been working on lately in high-resolution thumbnails.
‘Use the powerful Browse view to navigate folders, organise your files with pages, move files between folders, and search.’
Map updates, including a ‘do not disturb while driving mode’
Apple Maps will include floor plans of shopping malls and airports, so users can plan their expedition.
The navigation tool will also show lane guidance, and the upper speed limit while you are on the road.
In iOS 11, Apple is also launching a ‘Do Not Disturb While Driving’ feature that will automatically prevent notifications from popping up when it senses that you are in the car.
Do Not Disturb While Driving can detect when your phone is connected to a car using Bluetooth or a cable, or if the car is moving, and withhold any notifications that could distract you
The Do Not Disturb While Driving feature is optional for passengers in the car, who can choose to disable it if they would like
Do not disturb while driving can detect when your phone is connected to a car using Bluetooth or a cable, or if the car is moving, and withhold any notifications that could distract you.
This includes text messages, WhatsApp messages and news updates.
The iPhone screen will also lock to prevent drivers from accessing their apps while driving.
The feature is optional for passengers in the car, who can choose to disable it if they would like.
3D animated emoji
The iOS 11 GM code has revealed that the new operating will come with 3D animated emoji, called ‘Animoji.’
The animated emoji will use facial tracking as well as your voice to create expressive animated messages.
The iOS 11 GM code has revealed that the new operating will come with 3D animated emoji, called ‘Animoji’
Camera updates
Apple is adding High Efficiency Video Coding (HEVC video), offering more efficient compression.
Image quality is also being improved with better low light performance, optical image stabilisation, true tone flash and HDR.
The iOS 11 GM code confirms that video recording will come in Full HD and 4K.
As for Live Photos, in iOS 11, you will be able to trim them, as well as mark any part of the video as your key photo. With Live Photos users will also be able loop them, or view on long exposure
As for Live Photos, in iOS 11, you will be able to trim them, as well as mark any part of the video as your key photo.
With Live Photos users will also be able loop them, or view on long exposure.
The iOS 11 GM code also revealed that there will be an upgraded ‘Portrait Lighting’ mode – an enhancement of Portrait Mode on the iPhone 7 Plus which simulates depth.
Updates to Apple Music
In iOS 11, users will be able to find out what their friends are listening to from within the Music app.
But if you’re not so keen on people being able to see what you’re listening to then there’s good news, as you can choose whether your profile is public or private.
Apple has also made the Apple Music app smarter. In a preview for iOS 11, Apple wrote: ‘Apple Music learns your tastes, so you can ask Siri to play something you’d like’
Apple has also made the Apple Music app smarter.
In a preview for iOS 11, Apple wrote: ‘Apple Music learns your tastes, so you can ask Siri to play something you’d like.’
Messages app updates
The Messages app is also being given an update, with a redesign to the app’s draw, allowing easier access to stickers, GIFs and more.
iMessages in iCloud will automatically synchronise across devices, but remain end-to-end encrypted.
The Apple Pay app will also be available as an app within the draw in Messages.
The Messages app is also being given an update, with a redesign to the app’s draw, allowing easier access to stickers, GIFs and more
Siri
Siri will be given a new American voice that is said to be more expressive, in both the male and female form, thanks to a new visual interface.
The smart assistant will also be able to quickly translate English into Chinese, French, German, Italian and Spanish, with more language options coming soon.
Siri will be given a new American voice that is said to be more expressive, in both the male and female form, thanks to a new visual interface
What Siri learns on one device will be synced across all devices in iOS 11, but this is still private thanks to end-to-end encryption, Apple says.
App store re-design
Apple will completely redesign the App Store in iOS 11.
A new tab, called ‘Today’ will show apps and stories about developers on a daily basis.
A ‘Games’ tab will show everything that is happening with games, and in-app purchases, such as new levels or upgrades.
Apps will also have its own tab, with dedicated features and charts for each app.
Apple will completely redesign the App Store in iOS 11. A new tab, called ‘Today’ will show apps and stories about developers on a daily basis. A ‘Games’ tab will show everything that is happening with games, and in-app purchases, such as new levels or upgrades
Shared Wi-Fi
The days of having to look for your Wi-Fi password to give a friend will be a thing of the past in iOS 11.
Apple is introducing a new shared Wi-Fi feature that lets users send their router’s password to another person’s handset.
Devices will need to be near each other and unlocked to connect.
ARKit is being introduced as part of iOS 11, letting users have augmented reality capabilities in apps, such as Pokemon Go
Augmented reality
ARKit is being introduced as part of iOS 11, letting users have augmented reality capabilities in apps, such as Pokemon Go.
The augmented reality technology uses the phone’s sensors to detect things like depth of field, ambient light and motion sensors in order to naturally place digital objects in a real-world scene.
New wallpapers
9to5Mac revealed that the iOS 11 GM code has 16 new wallpapers – three exclusive to the upcoming iPhone.
Wallpapers include several renditions of the retro Apple six color logo, as well as six flower wallpapers, and three space wallpapers.