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Apple decided to break tradition and release an extraordinary update to its operating system iOS 10.3.5. Yes, 10.3.4 and 10.3.3 were also missed.

The Cupertino team, as usual, did not indicate anything among the innovations, but the weight of the update is impressive - 2 GB. So there is something catchy. In any case, we will believe in it.

You can download iOS 10.3.5 over the air or via iTunes. Easy update!

Suddenly! The firmware was not as simple as it seemed at first glance. Here's what we found in new version:

Dark interface mode has appeared

How to turn it on? Let's go to Settings -> Basic -> Universal access -> Display adaptation. Now there is a Dark Mode toggle switch. We activate it and the interface becomes dark. Amazing!

iOS has become “politically correct”

Apparently, Apple is also concerned about the variation in the spelling of “in/in Ukraine.” Now the built-in assistant will automatically set the required preposition depending on the context. It's a small thing, but nice.

P.S. In Russia he writes “in Ukraine”.

You can change the location of the icons. Just like Android

Apple broke its icon layout system in iOS 10.3.5. Now users can place application icons in any order - it is not necessary to place them one after another.

Siri has gotten smarter and is now trying to “sing”

What kind of bullshit are you telling me here? In fact, this is really true. This is a minor update for Apple Music. Now you can ask Apple's voice assistant to read the written lyrics of songs.

And instead of Siri reading, it tries to “sing.” It doesn't turn out very well, but it's funny.

Added 73 new emoji

Well, there were some new emoticons. Cupertino didn’t wait for the release of iOS 11 and added as many as 73 emoticons to this update. Twitter users reported this. It is quite possible that there are many more of them.

Now it’s clear why the update takes up so much space. Really, why was it necessary to release everything now? Have you already updated? Share your opinion in the comments.

After two months of testing, Apple released the final build of the third major operating system update. The main innovations in iOS 10.3 were: the transition to the new Apple File System, the Find AirPods function, designed to find lost ones, and a new Apple ID section in the Settings application.

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In addition to the mode, the update includes a number of changes and improvements, including a new security section in the Settings app, a new generation of the Apple File System (APFS), enhanced SiriKit capabilities, and much more.

Application Animation— Apple has slightly changed the animation for opening/closing applications. The edges of application screens are now more rounded.

New Apple ID section in Settings - The Settings app now has a new Apple ID section (see below), located at the top of the program. This section displays all information about account, including all the user's gadgets. The section also allows you to access iCloud and iTunes services\ App Store and Family Sharing features. Previously, all these options were located in the iCloud section.

Easily check your iCloud storage space— in the Apple ID section of the iCloud section, a visual breakdown of iCloud space has appeared, clearly displaying how much space photos or backups take up. Tapping on the new option opens the standard storage management menu. This section also includes a list of applications that use iCloud and settings for Keychain Access, Find My iPhone, and iCloud Backup.

Find AirPods— a new Find AirPods option has appeared in the Find iPhone app, allowing you to find lost AirPods using your iPhone.

SiriKit- In iOS 10.3, Apple expanded the functionality of SiriKit (allows third-party applications to access Siri), adding the ability to pay bills, check payment status and book rides with taxi services such as Uber.

CarPlay- CarPlay now allows you to use shortcuts to open recently closed applications and locate charging stations for electric vehicles.

"Cards"- in the Maps application, it is now possible to use the 3D Touch gesture to view the weather forecast and other meteorological information related to the user’s current location.

HomeKit— The HomeKit app now has expanded support for accessories, including programmable light switches.

Apple File System— in iOS 10.3, devices switched to the new generation file system Apple File System. When installing iOS 10.3 beta 1, the file system is updated, so Apple recommends creating a fresh backup of your device before starting the update.

Application icons— developers have the opportunity to update their application icons at any time.

Is it worth installing iOS 10.3 (comparing speed with iOS 10.2.1)?

According to numerous user reviews, the final build of iOS 10.3 turned out to be more productive than the latest beta versions, as well as iOS 10.2.1. The most noticeable increase in speed is on outdated gadgets: iPhone 5, iPhone 5s and iPad Air. The performance increase was proven by blogger iAppleBytes, who published comparative videos comparing the speed of iOS 10.3 and iOS 10.2.1.

Comparison of the speed of iOS 10.3 and iOS 10.2.1 on iPhone 5

Comparison of the speed of iOS 10.3 and iOS 10.2.1 on iPhone 5s

Comparison of the speed of iOS 10.3 and iOS 10.2.1 on iPhone 6

Comparison of the speed of iOS 10.3 and iOS 10.2.1 on iPhone 6s

You can download IPSW firmware files for updating or restoring iOS via iTunes at.

All methods for updating to iOS 10.3 are described.

Apple has completed testing iOS 10.3 and released the final version of the mobile operating system for all iPhone, iPad and iPod touch users. it became available for developers on January 25, during which time the company released seven test versions. We tell you what new and important mobile device users will find after installing the iOS 10.3 update.

Apple File System in iOS 10.3

In 2014, Apple began developing a new file system, the Apple File System (APFS), which three years later was announced at WWDC 16 and will eventually be used in Mac computers, iPhones, iPads, Apple TV and other products. In short, devices with the new file system will work faster, and data storage will become more reliable. The very appearance of APFS is very important step, which will be of enormous importance in the future, so we recommend reading it in our separate material.

Finding AirPods using the Find My iPhone app in iOS 10.3

If the user cannot find the AirPods (), the Find My iPhone app will help him. In iOS 10.3, headphones became available in it, and if they are not discharged and are within Bluetooth range, a loud sound will be broadcast to them, and if they run out or are lying somewhere far away, the application will show their last location on the map.

New Apple ID settings in iOS 10.3

Apple has changed appearance Settings Now at the top of the list is the photo and name of the device owner, and users can view and change their contact information, payment information and shipping address, security options, and a list of devices connected to the account. In addition, there is quick access to iCloud and Family Sharing settings iTunes Store and App Store. Apple has made significant changes to the iCloud storage usage information section. Now manage data, monitor free space, space usage by applications and delete extra files it will be easier and more convenient.

Spam protection in Calendar in iOS 10.3

In the winter of 2016, owners of Apple equipment encountered spam in Calendar. They received invitations to events that contained dubious advertising information, and if they confirmed or rejected the request, the attackers received notifications about account activity and continued to send invitations with advertising. Apple was aware of this problem and first made a tool to remove such invitations and mark them as spam in the browser version of iCloud Calendar. Now in the iOS 10.3 changelog, the company is highlighting the ability to combat unwanted calendar requests.

Weather, bug fixes and parking in iOS 10.3 Maps

Apple offers owners of new devices with 3D Touch screens to try a new feature - viewing an hourly weather forecast for the current location in the Maps application by pressing firmly on the current temperature icon. In addition, Apple added a function to help find a parked car marked on the map (the mark is placed by pressing hard) and eliminated a rare error when, after resetting the geolocation settings, the current location would no longer be displayed.

Movie rental in iOS 10.3 on all devices

For those who prefer to rent rather than buy movies, iOS 10.3 introduced an important change - Apple has abandoned the restriction of the ability to watch only on the device where the movie is rented. Now start watching on iPhone and finish on iPad or Mac. However, not everything is so smooth. Due to the “Google Tax” from 99 to 149 rubles.

Siri, CarPlay, HomeKit in iOS 10.3

HomeKit has expanded support for programmable light switches, adding support for triggering scenes using accessories, switches, and buttons in the Home app, and support for displaying an accessory's battery level in the Home app. And here - . CarPlay now makes it even more convenient to access recently used programs from the status menu, access “Next” and the album currently playing in currently songs from the Now Playing screen in Apple Music and have also been corrected various errors. Most of changes in the work of Siri will not affect users from Russia, but they are worth indicating:

Podcasts in iOS 10.3

The Podcasts app will have its own widget on the Today screen, and for devices with 3D Touch, pressing hard on the icon will provide access to the latest episodes of shows that the user has subscribed to.

Accessibility changes in iOS 10.3

VoiceOver stability has been improved for Phone, Safari, and Mail, and Safari now supports Reduce Motion in web apps.

New features for developers in iOS 10.3

Apple has added tools that will allow developers to change app icons without releasing or moderating new versions, and to request user ratings directly from apps - without going to the App Store. And very soon applications for 32-bit architecture will stop working and users will be able to .

In this article we will tell you how to update your iPhone to iOS 10.3, which was released recently. We’ll also tell you what’s new in this update.

How to update iPhone to iOS 10.3

There are two ways to update iOS - wireless and wired. Before you begin the operation, you need to create a backup copy of your device in iCloud cloud storage (if you have an account) or using iTunes. This will help in case of an error in initializing a new version of the operating system to save personal information: phone numbers, videos/photos, application data, etc.

Update to iOS 10.3 via WiFi

1. First you need to put your iPhone on charge and connect to Wi-Fi networks(without which you won’t be able to update).
2. Then go to the “Settings” menu, select the “General” item and the “Software Update” submenu.
3. Click “Download and Install”. Situations may arise when there is not enough free phone memory space to install the OS. Therefore, the system will offer to temporarily uninstall some programs. An alternative to this is to abort the update process by clicking "Cancel", remove unnecessary content and start over.
4. The next step is the “Install” button. There are several options here. Install the software immediately, defer it indefinitely, or select “Install at night.” With the last option, before going to bed, you need to remember to put your phone on charge.
5. If you need to enter a password, do it.

iOS update over the wire

It will be carried out using iPhone synchronization and programs iTunes via computer using a Data cable. Before installation, make sure that your PC or laptop is connected to the Internet.

1. You will need the most latest version iTunes programs. If an earlier one is installed, then upon startup the software will automatically offer to update - we agree.
2. Connect the iPhone to the computer.
3. In iTunes, select your device.
4. Go to the “Review” tab.
5. A panel will open where we click the “Update” button.
6. Click "Download and Update".
7. If necessary, enter a password.

If all manipulations are performed correctly, then upon completion of installation the new iOS 10.3 will be installed on the iPhone.

What's new in iOS 10.3

According to forecasts, the current update will be the last in the IOS 10 branch. It will add several new features to the gadget, albeit minor ones, but the iPhone will work faster and the user interface will change slightly.

Regain disk space and speed up device performance using APFS

main feature versions - new file system - Apple File System. APFS, compared to previous software, copes much more effectively with the distribution of performance and disk space. Beta testers note that the amount of free space after installing the OS increased to 5 GB.

The new file system gives a performance boost. This is especially noticeable on older devices like the iPhone 5s. After installing the update, the gadget starts working faster and smoother - without jerks or freezes. When switching to APFS, the user does not lose a single bit of personal data.

Find my AirPods

AirPods - wireless headphones, developed by Apple. They are distinguished high quality sound and small size. The latter often leads to gadgets being lost, even at home. iOS 10.3 has useful function Find my AirPods. You can find it using the corresponding sign in the Find my iPhone application. After pressing the search button, the headphones will begin to emit an increasing high-pitched sound, which will help you find them. The function is only possible if there is a Bluetooth connection between AirPods and iPhone. Otherwise, the application will indicate the location when in last time similar synchronization has been recorded.

Improving AppStore performance

This is made possible by allowing developers to now respond to user reviews. Now, when an application does not function correctly or requires some modification, the software creators can respond to complaints. This direct communication will help improve the quality of applications. For example, previously, through a torrent program, when searching and downloading a movie, it was impossible to select a container, namely mp4, which is the default for the iPhone, and the format (HD). Therefore, I had to download movies on iOS via torrent directly from websites. Now, thanks feedback with the developers, such incidents can be quickly corrected.

Error correction

Here the Yabloko team did their best. They fixed it a large number of errors, which include user interface crashes. The famous vulnerability, thanks to which a stranger could cause your iPhone to freeze by sending a text message, was also fixed.

For some unknown reason, some iPhone, iPad and iPod touch users with iOS 10 support were unable to upgrade to . Moreover, waiting did not correct the situation - even two days after the release of iOS 10.3, mobile devices did not offer an update. What to do if the iOS 10.3 update has not arrived is described in this instruction.

Perform a force reboot

If in the menu " Settings» → « Basic» → « Software Update“If your iPhone or iPad has the latest version of iOS indicating iOS 10.2 or iOS 10.2.1, then a simple force reboot can help out. It will reset any software errors that have occurred and allow mobile device find the current update. In order to force a reboot, just hold down the Power and Home buttons (Volume Down button on iPhone 7/7 Plus) and hold them until the Apple logo appears on the device screen.

After turning on your iPhone or iPad, the update to iOS 10.3 should be available in the " Settings» → « Basic» → « Software Update».

Update your iPhone or iPad via iTunes

If this does not happen, then iTunes can come to the rescue, through which you need to update to iOS 10.3. It is very important to initially update iTunes to the latest version. To do this on a Mac, go to the " Updates" in the Mac App Store, and on Windows, launch iTunes and select " Reference» → « Updates" If iTunes is not installed on your computer, you can download the current version at official Apple website .

Once you are sure that the latest version of iTunes is installed on your computer, all that remains is to connect your iPhone or iPad to the computer and launch the program. iTunes will automatically check for updates, determine the possibility of updating to iOS 10.3, and notify you about it.