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Good news for iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch (6th gen) users!!. Apple’s iOS 11.3 is now available for download and it is loaded with new features. As promised by the Tech Giant, iPhone users can now track the health of their smartphone’s battery and get performance insights. This comes at the back of the backlash Apple received in December last year from users of the previous generation iPhone over privacy and performance concerns.
The iOS 11.3 update and its features clearly reflect two very important things:
The first is the effort of the World’s Biggest Company by Market Valuation to regain lost customer faith and loyalty. Second and the most important is Apple's attempt to make deep penetration into data/ service driven business models. This is highlighted by the Tech giants, continued assurance of user data security and safet/y as well as features like Business chat app, Healthcare app in the latest iOS 11.3 update, as well as the. Users can download the Apple’s iOS 11.3 update from the ‘Software Update’ section on iOS settings.
The Apple iOS 11.3 update is around 781 MB in size. It may be a little higher depending on whether the user has downloaded the previous smaller updates. To download users need to follow the steps below:
Please make sure that your device has more than 50% charge for the update and installation process to take place or else make sure to plug in the device to a power source.
1. Make sure the device has internet connectivity via WiFi.
2. Now Go to Settings and then Select General.
3. Follow this by clicking on Software Update.
4. Tap on ‘Download and install’ and the new update will automatically be installed on the iPhone, iPad.
In case your device is plugged-in to a Mac or Windows laptop and it has the latest iTunes app installed on it, you can then download the latest Apple iOS 11.3 update via iTunes also.
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Apple has had a tough last year with issues ranging from performance to security. The battery was at the center of all the issues and criticism. Staying true to its promise of delivering user first solutions, Apple’s new iOS update keeps the users updated about the battery health of their device. Also, the update will enable automatic alerts if the battery needs a replacement.
To check if your iPhones battery needs service, follow the steps below:
Go to Settings and select Battery.
Settings → Battery
Last year, iPhone users had experienced unexpected shutdowns of their devices. Old and aging batteries were the root cause of it. In order to check the unexpected shutdowns, Apple turned on a feature with iOS 10.2.1. This feature enabled the device to dynamically manage maximum peak performance to check frequent shutdowns due to aging or damaged batteries. This move attracted a huge uproar from media and iPhone users. Following the criticism, Apple has paid heed to the users demand that the company warn about the battery condition, rather than slowing down iPhone performance. Also, Apple has already started offering replacement batteries at a significantly lower cost to its customers throughout the globe. As per demands, iPhone users can now check if their device’s battery needs a checkup or has to be replaced altogether. This battery health feature will be available across all range of iPhones ranging from iPhone 6 to the iPhone X.
With the recent Facebook data Breach scandal still being a burning issue in public and social media domains, Apple’s latest iOS 11.3 and macOS 10.13.4 updates ensure that Users will now have more clarity and understanding on how their personal data may be used. In addition to this, any access to users information made during new feature updates or requests from Apple services will be swiftly prompted to the user. Users will see the new privacy icon along with detailed privacy information whenever such access requests will be made by Apple or any other third party.
The ARKit (Augmented Reality Kit) with new features will attract and excite potential developers. ArKit will enable apps using vertical-horizontal surfaces to deliver AR-driven sublime experiences. In addition to corners and straight lines, the new update means that your phone can now map irregular surfaces also with greater accuracy than before. Using the new computer vision techniques on the ARKit, Developer can now build apps that can detect the position of 2D images such as signs, posters, and artwork. In the days ahead, ArKit surely promises great tools for setting new standards of user experience and interaction.
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With the jolts the American healthcare plan has suffered over the last year, Apple it seems is treading on new lines with its new Health record feature. The feature is not available in India.
This new offering from the Cupertino based smartphone maker allows patients of more than 40 health systems including Duke, NYU Langone, Stanford, and Yale, to view their medical records from multiple institutions, all in one place. Apple has already ensured that the medical data is encrypted and protected with a passcode.
1. Now stream zero-add music videos via Apple Music.
2. improved and Personalized Apple News. More intelligent filters coupled with relevant trending and top stories feature.
3. Apple Pay services for iPhone users in Beijing and Shanghai to pay for metro and bus services.
4. Advanced Mobile Location (AML) Service( in limited countries) for sending automatic user location while making an emergency call.
5. Apple TV app launched in Brazil and Mexico markets. A seamlessly synced one-stop entertainment solution with great content for iPhone, iPad and Apple TV users.
Launched only in beta version, the feature has been rolled out for to US and Canada markets only. Apple has ensured top-notch user privacy and data security. The feature facilitates the go seamless B2C experience. Users can directly talk to a business via the messages app and use Apple Pay for making payment for the service. It promises to be a one-stop solution for Hotels, banks, other businesses who believe in ensuring premium user experience and frictionless services.
This feature is limited to iPhone X users only. Animojis were rolled out last year. Apple is introducing four new Animoji characters in its latest iOS 11.3 updates. These are lion, dragon, skull, and bear. Animoji is the latest inline of popular camera features from the Apple brand. It is the smartphone makers attempt to gain lost space in the social media space which is dominated by the likes of Snapchat and Instagram. Apple's flagship True Depth front camera reads and maps user’s facial muscle movements. The facial expressions are then mimicked by the animated characters. To increase popularity, Apple has allowed iPhone users to share Animojis with other users also.
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