At WWDC 2017, Apple will present the next major update of the software platform for the iPhone, iPad and iPod touch. The conference will be held on the next Monday. It's time to remember what innovations await users in iOS 11.

Redesigned interface.

The interface of the mobile operating system Apple has long received no noticeable changes. The company should update the design of the software platform and pay attention to usability and ease of use. In addition, Apple can add more "live" icons - at the moment such icons are only for applications "Calendar" and "Clock", where their appearance varies depending on the date and time.

Given that this year Apple will release iPhone 8 with a 5.8-inch display, it is also necessary to optimize the platform for widescreen displays.

Support for only 64-bit devices.

In iOS 11, the company will complete the transition to a 64-bit architecture. It is expected that the new platform will not work with 32-bit devices: the company will stop supporting iPhone 5 / 5C, iPad third and fourth generation and iPad mini 2. In addition, about 187,000 apps in the App Store will not work on iOS 11.

New wallpapers.

Traditionally, the update should bring new wallpaper that will help refresh the look of the home screen. Apple recently released a beta version of iOS 10. 3, which showed a new design of the main screen for iPad Pro.

Improved Maps.

Many users still prefer to download Google Maps from the App Store. To compete with the application, Apple needs to pay more attention to mapping coverage and filling its own service. According to rumors, to improve Apple Maps, the company collects information using drones.

New emoji.

Recently, software updates for Apple devices can not do without the new emoji. IOS 11 will not be an exception.

Siri with artificial intelligence.

It's no secret that the virtual assistant Siri needs a serious revision for successful competition with Google Assistant, Samsung Bixby and Amazon Alexa. He should become more intelligent, learn to take into account the context of the conversation and the user's actions for more accurate performance of tasks. It is rumored that Apple is working on artificial intelligence technologies that can be implemented in the new version of Siri.

In addition, the manufacturer should think about more natural pronunciation of voice and the ability to perform at least basic tasks without an Internet connection.

Dark mode of the interface Dark mode is one of the most anticipated features of iOS 11. For the first time, he was seen in the code of test builds iOS 10, but did not appear in the final firmware.

Dark design will not only reduce the burden on the eyes in the dark or make the interface more original, but will also increase battery life. It is expected that the iPhone 8 will receive an OLED screen in which black pixels are not illuminated and do not spend battery power.

Redesign Apple Music.

Apple Music interface is rather confusing and not very convenient. It is expected that the company will rework and simplify the design of the application, and will also focus on video content. According to the latest data, Apple plans to launch several shows in this service, including Carpool Karaoke.

Group video calls FaceTime.

FaceTime application in iOS 11 will support group video calls. Some competing services have already implemented this feature.

10. Optimizing for tablets.

About the iPad is often said that this is only an increased version of the iPhone. Recently, the company pays more attention to professional gadgets and has already released several models from the "Pro" series, which, she said, are intended to replace a personal computer. But for this, Apple needs to improve the software platform for the iPad:

add support for multiple profiles, drag-and-drop between applications, improve the split screen mode, implement an advanced file management system.

eleven. Improve Handoff.

The Handoff function greatly simplifies the use of Apple devices. It allows you to start the task on the iPhone, and finish - on the Mac. Not all applications support this feature yet. For example, a user can not switch to a Mac or Apple TV while playing music in Apple Music.