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  • Apple releases iOS 11.3 update

    You’ve been hankering for it and it’s here.

    On Thursday, Apple released its long-awaited iOS 11.3 update.

    The update, a 783 megabyte download, offers the following fixes and changes:

    Augmented Reality
    – ARKit 1.5 allows developers to place virtual objects on vertical surfaces like walls and doors in addition to horizontal surfaces

    – Adds support for detecting and incorporating images like movie posters or artwork into AR experiences

    – Supports a higher resolution real-world camera view when using AR experiences

    iPhone Battery Health (Beta)
    – Displays information on iPhone maximum battery capacity and peak performance capability

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  • First iOS 11.3 developer beta out the door, offers improved power management, iCloud Messages, additional Animoji units, other changes

    Following Tuesday’s release of iOS 11.2.5, which brought HomePod support, Siri news, and a fix for the Messages text bomb, Apple has offered preview access to iOS 11.3, which will include assorted nifty new features, including a toggle for CPU throttling on phones old batteries.

    Following the iOS 11.3 update, Apple says users will now be able to see their overall battery health, and will recommend if it needs to be serviced. You will also be told if your battery is triggering a chip slowdown, and can choose to turn that feature off. The switch will only be available for iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone SE, iPhone 6s, iPhone 6s Plus, iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus.

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