Apple released the first iOS 11.4 developer beta in early April, a beta that subsequently reached users of the public beta program. Since then, The Cupertino-based company has released six betas of iOS 11.4, betas for both developers and users of the public beta, thanks to which the processing time is reduced and the release of the final version is accelerated.
Almost two months after the launch of the first beta, Apple servers make available to us the final version of iOS 11.4, a version that is now available for download directly from our iPhone or iPad. One of the novelties that attracts the most attention both due to its delay and the functionality it offers us is AirPlay 2, the technology that finally allows us to send the content of our device independently to compatible devices.
AirPlay 2
AirPlay was officially introduced by the HomePod, but since then, the company had been testing its operation on iOS 11.3, functionality that had to be removed before launching the final version of this version of iOS, a version that has been available since the end of March.
Messages in iCloud
Another novelty offered by iOS 11.4 can be found in the integration of messages via iCloudIn this way, we can not only answer from any device associated with the same account, but we can also consult all the messages, either from the iPhone, iPad or Mac.
To be confirmed
iOS 11.4 also allows us, a new function for the HomePod: access to our calendar, an option that incomprehensibly was not yet available on the speaker intelligent Apple.
To update to the latest version of iOS 11, we just have to go to Settings> General> Software update. It is more than likely that during the first hours, the download of this update slower than you would expect, so it is recommended, as long as you can wait to enjoy the news, wait a few hours to be able to perform the update as much as possible. fast as possible.