IOS 11

iOS 11

300px iOS 11 running on an iPhone 7 Plus
Developer	Apple Inc.
OS family	Unix-like, iOS
Working state	Current
Source model	Closed source with open-source components
Initial release	September  19, 2017 (2017-09-19)
Latest release	11.4.1 / July  9, 2018 (2018-07-09)
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Marketing target	Mobile, tablet, iPod Touch
Update method	OTA, iTunes
Package manager	App Store
Platforms	ARMv8-A
Kernel type	Hybrid kernel
Userland	Darwin
Default user interface	Aqua, Cocoa Touch
License	Proprietary, with open-source components
Preceded by	iOS 10
Succeeded by	iOS 12
Official website	www.apple.com/ios/ios-11/

iOS 11 is the eleventh major release of the iOS mobile operating system developed by Apple Inc., being the successor to iOS 10. It was announced at the company's Worldwide Developers Conference on June 5, 2017, and was released on September 19, 2017.

Features

iOS 11 introduced several new features and improvements over its predecessor, including:

• Control Center: Redesigned with customizable toggles and a unified page.
• App Store: Completely redesigned with a new layout and editorial content.
• Siri: Enhanced with more natural voice, translation capabilities, and deeper integration with third-party apps.
• Augmented reality: Introduction of ARKit, allowing developers to create augmented reality experiences.
• Files app: A new app to manage files stored locally and in the cloud.
• Multitasking: Improved multitasking features for iPad, including drag and drop functionality.
• Apple Pay: Person-to-person payments through iMessage.
• Do Not Disturb: A new "Do Not Disturb While Driving" mode to reduce distractions while driving.

Compatibility

iOS 11 is compatible with the following devices:

• iPhone 5S and later
• iPad Air and later
• iPad Mini 2 and later
• iPad Pro (all models)
• iPod Touch (6th generation)

Reception

iOS 11 received mixed reviews. While it was praised for its new features and improvements, it also faced criticism for various bugs and performance issues, particularly on older devices. Subsequent updates addressed many of these issues.

Updates

iOS 11 received several updates during its lifecycle, with the final version being 11.4.1, released on July 9, 2018. These updates included bug fixes, security improvements, and additional features.

See also

• iOS version history
• iPadOS
• macOS
• watchOS
• tvOS