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Apple Releases iOS 11.3 With Battery Health Tool, ARKit 1.5, Business Chat, New Animoji, and More

Just updated to final build from beta 6. I had iMessage in the Cloud enabled and after the reboot, my messages are still there. Just no option in iCloud settings for messages. Since my Mac is on the latest beta build, it still is in the cloud there. Not sure how that will work for now.
 
My iPhone 6s Plus battery is at 79%. It says it's supporting normal peak performance but also that my battery's health is significantly degraded.

What does that mean? Should I get it replaced?
 
Sven11 said:
My iPhone 6s Plus battery is at 79%. It says it's supporting normal peak performance but also that my battery's health is significantly degraded.

What does that mean? Should I get it replaced?
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Personally I would . That’s low health
 
Kahio said:
One question to you guys (since in Mexico nobody uses iMessage but Whastapp); I don't get it,

iCloud can only store 5GB, and its used by ALL your apps, not only iMessage,

So how come is it "cool" to save iMessages TONS of messages on iCloud? do they even FIT? .. at the most you'll save 5GB?

Can someone explain?
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Messages in iCloud will not count towards your iCloud storage
 
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Sven11 said:
My iPhone 6s Plus battery is at 79%. It says it's supporting normal peak performance but also that my battery's health is significantly degraded.

What does that mean? Should I get it replaced?
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I see zero reason not to. Call ahead first, since I don't think any stores have batteries on hand.
 
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Sven11 said:
My iPhone 6s Plus battery is at 79%. It says it's supporting normal peak performance but also that my battery's health is significantly degraded.

What does that mean? Should I get it replaced?
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You have until the end of the year. If the battery isn't causing you any problems now, leave it be. Replace when you have issues, or in December, so you get the most out of this one time cheap replacement offer.
 
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bodonnell202 said:
iOS 11.3 introduces new features including ARKit 1.5 with support for more immersive augmented reality experiences, iPhone Battery Health (Beta), new Animoji for iPhone X users, and more. This update also includes stability improvements and bug fixes.



Augmented Reality

  • ARKit 1.5 allows developers to place digital 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
  • Indicates if the performance management feature that dynamically manages maximum performance to prevent unexpected shutdowns is on and includes the option to disable it
  • Recommends if a battery needs to be replaced


iPad charge management

  • Maintains battery health when iPad is connected to power for prolonged periods of time, such as when it is used in kiosks, point of sale systems, or stored in charging carts


Animoji

  • Introduces four new Animoji on iPhone X: lion, bear, dragon and skull


Privacy

  • When an Apple feature asks to use your personal information, an icon now appears along with a link to detailed information explaining how your data will be used and protected


Business Chat (Beta) - US only

  • Communicate with companies to easily ask questions, schedule appointments, and make purchases inside the built-in Messages app on iPhone and iPad


Health Records (Beta) - US only

  • Access health records and view lab results, immunizations, and more in a consolidated timeline in the Health app


Apple Music

  • Features a new music video experience, including an updated Music Videos section with exclusive video playlists
  • Find friends that have similar tastes using updated suggestions in Apple Music that reveal genres people enjoy and mutual friends that follow them


News

  • Top Stories now always appear first in For You
  • Watch Top Videos curated by News editors


App Store

  • Adds ability to sort customer reviews on product pages by Most Helpful, Most Favorable, Most Critical, or Most Recent
  • Improves Updates tab information with app version and file size


Safari

  • Helps protect privacy by only AutoFilling usernames and passwords after selecting them in a web form field
  • Includes warnings in the Smart Search Field when interacting with password or credit card forms on non-encrypted web pages
  • AutoFill for usernames and passwords is now available in web views within apps
  • Articles shared to Mail from Safari are now formatted using Reader mode by default when Reader is available
  • Folders in Favorites now show icons for the bookmarks contained within


Keyboards

  • Adds two new Shuangpin keyboard layouts
  • Adds support for connected hardware keyboards using the Turkish F keyboard layout
  • Improves Chinese and Japanese keyboards for better reachability on 4.7-inch and 5.5-inch devices
  • Enables switching back to the keyboard after dictation with just one tap
  • Addresses an issue where auto-correct could incorrectly capitalize some words
  • Fixes an issue on iPad Pro that prevented the iPad Smart Keyboard from working after connecting to a captive Wi-Fi access point
  • Fixes an issue that could cause the Thai keyboard to incorrectly switch to the numeric layout when in landscape mode


Accessibility

  • App Store adds accessibility support for bold and large text for display customization
  • Smart Invert adds support for images on the web and in Mail messages
  • Improves RTT experience and adds RTT support for T-Mobile
  • Improves app switching on iPad for VoiceOver and Switch Control users
  • Addresses an issue where VoiceOver incorrectly described Bluetooth status and badge icons
  • Fixes an issue where end call button might not be presented in the Phone app when using VoiceOver
  • Fixes an issue where in-app app rating was not accessible with VoiceOver
  • Resolves an issue when using Live Listen that could distort audio playback


Other improvements and fixes

  • Introduces support for the AML standard which provides more accurate location data to emergency responders when SOS is triggered (in supported countries)
  • Adds support for software authentication as a new way for developers to create and enable HomeKit compatible accessories
  • Podcasts now plays episodes with a single tap, and you can tap Details to learn more about each episode
  • Improves search performance for users with long notes in Contacts
  • Improves performance of Handoff and Universal Clipboard when both devices are on the same Wi-Fi network
  • Fixes an issue that could prevent incoming calls from waking the display
  • Addresses an issue that could delay or prevent playback of Visual Voicemail
  • Resolves an issue that prevented opening a web link in Messages
  • Fixes an issue that could prevent users from returning to Mail after previewing a message attachment
  • Fixes an issue that could cause Mail notifications to reappear on the Lock screen after they had been cleared
  • Resolves an issue that could cause time and notifications to disappear from the Lock Screen
  • Resolves an issue that prevented parents from using Face ID to approve Ask to Buy requests
  • Fixes an issue in Weather where current weather conditions may not have been updated
  • Fixes an issue where contacts may not sync with a car’s phone book when connected over Bluetooth
  • Addresses an issue that could prevent audio apps from playing in cars when the app was in the background


For information on the security content of Apple software updates, please visit this website:

https://support.apple.com/kb/HT1222
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Again no iBooks? :(
 
Kahio said:
One question to you guys (since in Mexico nobody uses iMessage but Whastapp); I don't get it,

iCloud can only store 5GB, and its used by ALL your apps, not only iMessage,

So how come is it "cool" to save iMessages TONS of messages on iCloud? do they even FIT? .. at the most you'll save 5GB?

Can someone explain?
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It’s not only iMessage, but all messages. It syncs them across your devices and stores them in iCloud. Meaning if I get a new iPhone all my message threads will be there on the new phone. It also means that when I delete a thread it’s deleted on all my devices automatically.

I’d also like to say not everyone has 5gb of storage. I have 2tb, so I have more than enough room for everything.

Also Facebook owns WhatsApp. Do you really trust them right now?
 
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Question for anyone that used the Beta. Is there any sort of iCloud syncing for messages no the Apple Watch or do we have to manually delete it?
 
Ankou_Sabat said:
Those on the "business" iTunes 12.6.3 with the still available app tab and app store panels:

https://www.macrumors.com/2017/10/09/apple-itunes-with-app-store-included/

looks like we're being forced to upgrade to 12.7.3. I'm assuming removing all those features.

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So I guess we're all left in the cold right?
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I'll find out in a day or so....I like to let others experience issues (or not) before I jump on a new release. If true about having to upgrade to 12.7.3 before installing, it's really a suck move by Apple.
 
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Seems like a solid update, but the omission of Airplay 2 and iMessages in the Cloud is really disappointing since these features were announced and dangled in front of users months ago. I personally think it's time for Craig Federighi to go; he seems like a nice guy with a good personality (and iconic hair), but he seems to be dropping the ball with all of these unfinished features and missed deadlines. In my decades as a Mac user, I don't remember seeing so much uncertainty in Apple software... everything is "coming soon," and what is here is perpetually in "beta."
 
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Theophilos said:
Seems like a solid update, but the omission of Airplay 2 and iMessages in the Cloud is really disappointing since these features were announced and dangled in front of users months ago. I personally think it's time for Craig Federighi to go; he seems like a nice guy with a good personality (and iconic hair), but he seems to be dropping the ball with all of these unfinished features and missed deadlines. In my decades as a Mac user, I don't remember seeing so much uncertainty in Apple software... everything is "coming soon," and what is here is perpetually in "beta."
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If the rumors are true (big IF), they realized this internally and are pulling features from iOS 12 to focus on stability, and the current feature set. If anything, I am glad he is there and pulled this feature back, rather than releasing is early and causing trouble. It sucks that they announced it, but I am glad they're not releasing it until it's right.
 
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Kahio said:
One question to you guys (since in Mexico nobody uses iMessage but Whastapp); I don't get it,

iCloud can only store 5GB, and its used by ALL your apps, not only iMessage,

So how come is it "cool" to save iMessages TONS of messages on iCloud? do they even FIT? .. at the most you'll save 5GB?

Can someone explain?
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I work with a guy who just lost his dad and would love to save all of his dads messages. This would be perfect for this and I also have the 50 GB for $0.99 a month. I bet people who use this feature would also pay the extra money as well.
 
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Sven11 said:
My iPhone 6s Plus battery is at 79%. It says it's supporting normal peak performance but also that my battery's health is significantly degraded.

What does that mean? Should I get it replaced?
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I just got the battery replaced on a spare 6 plus I have $29. Had to contact customer care and they order the battery for you and contact you when it comes in. Takes a few weeks. Then when it's in you don't have to make an appointment but they do only give you 1 week to come in for it or they sell it to someone else. You leave your phone there and they tell you to come back for it in 3-4 hours.
 
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