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What’s in an update? Quite a lot apparently, according to the guys at Apple. The iOS platform has always been at the forefront of mobile app development. Almost every year since its initial release in 2007, iOS has had major annual updates. With every version, iOS’s app development potential has only increased.
iOS 11 brings with it the usual changes in design, new features, apps, and updates, but most notable of these new changes are the developer’s features that were introduced. iOS 11 is one of the biggest releases in Apple’s history. Not only does it come with a host of exciting features but also comes packed with software integrations that help developers-built apps that are more innovative and intuitive.
The app market today has become alarmingly competitive. This is great for driving innovation, but we must consider the flipside too, that as a developer the only way to stay relevant and abreast of the competition is if you are keeping up with the trends in tech.
Core ML Is a new foundational machine learning framework that is used across Apple products. It is a toolkit that enables developers to integrate different kinds of machine learning modules into their apps. Core ML already runs on some apps like Siri and the camera. Its uses, in combination with the iOS Visions frameworks, can now range from the face recognition, tracking, face detection, text, and barcode detection, to object tracking and image recognition. Core ML brings a very machine learning oriented and device-specific approach to iOS mobile app development.
Remember Pokemon GO? Well, iOS 11’s new ARkit now enables you to make augmented reality-driven apps like never before. The ARkit, which can be really great for iOS app development, is a groundbreaking new framework introduced in the iOS 11 update that lets developers incorporate augmented reality into their apps and games. The ARkit lets you easily develop mobile apps that are engaging and impressive.
Peer-to-peer transactions are now available on your Apple device with the new Apple Pay feature, which has taken iOS app development to a whole new level. All you have to do is open Apple Pay in your messages to transfer funds from your debit or credit card to friends and family. To make your life easier Apple Pay also works with voice commands.
iOS app development significantly progressed with the introduction of Siri in 2011. The SiriKit is probably one of the most significant new developers features introduced in iOS 11. The SiriKit effectively lets you build iOS mobile apps that work with Siri. Not only can your users operate apps with voice commands, but can now also perform complex functions based on the type of request being made by defining the ‘intent’ of the request that is based on the domain its grouped in.
For example, in the shopping domain, you can ask Siri to look for items by categories or make wishlists. The success of voice command interfaces is a no-brainer because of the obvious benefits of hands-free control. App developers looking to make a mark in the market with a distinctive unique app should definitely consider using Sirikit extensions to add more value to your iOS mobile application.
The iOS mobile App Store has probably gone through the most notable changes. This includes a complete overhaul in design and new features that have been specially made to enhance the app-discovery experience for its users. The word limit for an app description has been brought down from the already minimal 50 words to 30 words. This has opened new avenues for developers to display their apps and is a turning point in iOS mobile app development.
Now, developers have to carefully select their primary target keywords (which must be directly related to the function of the app). There have also been changes made to the ratings and reviews, and app subtitle features that help give apps more visibility and enhance the overall user experience. Plus, the App Store looks way better!
The iMessage features in iOS 11 now allow businesses to easily connect and interact with their customers, without having a social media account. You can now answer questions, schedule appointments, and make payments in real-time, without the clutter you usually find on social media.
iOS 11 now allows developers to create apps that enable users to interact with their push notifications. Chat with a friend or send an urgent reply to a message and even like or comment, without ever unlocking your phone.
