At Apple WWDC 2017, the CEO Tim Cook introduced the next generation of iOS, i.e., iOS 11. Various improvements and innovations included in iOS 11 were discussed. And what one can say from the whole is that this year’s WWDC keynote was more developer-oriented than user-oriented. It was, indeed, an assistance to the iPad and iPhone app developers to create more innovative mobile apps, and serve users for lifetime.
If you are an iOS app developer or working at an iPhone app development company, you must know how the following updates will reinvent your professional life:
Smarter Siri
Apple’s virtual personal assistant, Siri also shows great improvements. It has new male and female voices that sound more human. Siri is more intelligent and is capable of learning things easily and faster. It can now follow conversations and questions rather than offering single replies, like before. Not just this, it can translate to Chinese, French, Spanish, German and Italian effortlessly.
Also, it can be integrated to many third-party apps, allowing it to be used for chatting, banking and much more. Thus, it will assist iPhone app developers to develop more innovative apps and deliver top-class experience to users.
Revamped App Store
The ‘look and feel’ of the Apple app store is changed completely! Now, it will appear somewhat like Apple Music app. It will highlight ‘app of the day’, ‘game of the day’ and ‘daily list’ section along with the existing App store features. Beside this, In-app purchases also gets a unique section. Thus, it is easier for iOS app developers to make their app reach a larger audience now.
QR code support
According to the best iPhone app development company, Apple users will be able to scan QR codes through the camera to go straight to websites. This feature can help developers to offer quick and effective way of logging to users, and so rule their mind.
Euphoric Music experience
With all new MusicKit framework, iOS/iPhone app developers will get an access to 40 million songs in Apple’s cloud catalog. They will also be able to make apps that supports AirPlay 2, so it won’t be limited to Apple Music. And thus, will be able to give a mesmerizing apple music experience.
Impressive Apple Map
The Apple Map has come up with fantastic feature like getting a detailed inside view of airport and mall floor plans. It also watch one’s speed and let one now when to change the speed or lane. This means, the iPhone app developers will be able to developer better apps and so, offer exquisite experience to users.
ARKit and Metal 2 framework
With the arrival of new Metal 2 framework and ARKit, the iPhone app developers will be able to develop compelling virtual content on the top of real-world scenes. This will be really effective for interactive gaming, industrial design, incredible shopping experience, and so on.
And for gaming companies, this feature is nothing less than a boon. With the help of AR toolkit, the developers will be able to endow the AR experiences very smoothly and effectively. They will be able to easily connect the virtual world inside the screen to the real world. Therefore, more amazing games like Pokemon Go are on the way!
Instant Payment
Apple Pay Cash is another feature that is integrated with the Apple messaging app. With this, you can easily send money or receive money in your virtual Apple Wallet through messaging app itself.
Multiple tasks at the same time
The biggest advantage of iOS 11 is that it allows you to open two apps on the same time. That means, the screen of the device will be splitted into two halves, making space for both apps. This feature will help the iPad and iPhone app developers to reinvent the experience of iOS devices.
Easy Sharing
Now, the iPhone app developers are able to add Files integration into their mobile apps. The individual apps will be listed in the File app. That means it will be easier to transfer documents, images, videos and other content between apps.
Overall, the iOS 11 is loaded with amazing, innovative features using which the iOS/ iPhone app developers will be able to take the iOS mobile app development to the next level.
