Apple has a major launch taking place later today where the US technology giant is expected to unveil a host of new products and updates.
The main event looks certain to be the unveiling of a new iPhone which could feature one of the most radical redesigns in years.
The iPhone 8, or iPhone X as some rumours suggest it will be called, looks set to feature an edge-to-edge display which will stretch right across the front of the phone.
This latest flagship is also likely to include an upgraded processor, new dual-lens camera and wireless charging.
Alongside the iPhone 8, Apple may also be planning to unveil an updated smartwatch and new 4K compatible Apple TV.
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Luckily, if you’re not in the market for a new device the US technology firm will also be revealing more about its iOS 11 update.
This upgraded software will be available to all iPhone users and brings a number upgrades including improved Maps, Siri and new Apple Pay features.
Apple revealed iOS 11 back in June but, later today, we should find out exactly when it will be officially released across the world.
Today’s event kicks off at 10am (6pm BST) and Express.co.uk will bring you all the news from Cupertino live as it happens.
What’s new with iOS 11?
• Customise Control Center
Go to Settings —> Control Center to customise your iPhone or iPad for your preferences. Remove, add or rearrange priority items like your calculator and alarm for easy access.
• Multitasking
Drag an app out of the dock and use Slide Over or Split View to accomplish two things at once – like scrolling through the News app, while also typing a note in Messages.
• Document Scanner
Scan single or multiple-page documents with the new document scanner, which automatically finds the edges of your page from any angle and centers your document for the perfect crop. Add annotations to your document using Markup with Apple Pencil on iPad Pro, making it super easy to sign and return forms without having to print them out.
• Drag and Drop
With drag and drop on iPad, use the power of Multi-Touch to quickly and easily move text, images, and files between apps and select multiple items with just a few taps. Soon, you may notice many of your favorite apps add this capability too!
• Files app
With the all-new Files app there’s one central location to browse, search, and organise files that are stored on your iPad, in iCloud Drive, and even on other cloud services.
• Instant Notes on iPad
Need to jot something down quickly? Simply tap Apple Pencil on iPad Pro and open Notes instantly from the Lock Screen. Use the search tool to easily navigate your handwritten text, when you need to find specific notes.
• Do Not Disturb while driving
Eliminate all distractions while driving by automatically blocking notifications with the Do Not Disturb while driving feature.
• Indoor Maps
Navigate your way through major malls and airports with ease using Apple Maps’ detailed indoor maps feature.
• Siri
Siri is the world’s most popular intelligent assistant, helping you get more done throughout your day. With iOS 11, Siri has a new, more natural voice, can translate US English into Mandarin, French, German, Italian or Spanish, and offers more proactive suggestions based on personal usage.
• Redesigned App Store
The App Store is redesigned to make discovering apps and games easier than ever before. The Today tab offers in-depth features and interviews curated by the App Store’s global team of editors to share the stories behind the apps and games that change the way we live and the developers whose ideas push and shape the world as we know it.
• Do more with Photos
Effects like Bounce, Loop and Long Exposure offer more options for editing Live Photos and capturing all of those special moments. Memories is enhanced with more memory types, better curation, and new portrait-oriented Memory Movies. People is easier to use, more accurate, and syncs across your devices via iCloud Photo Library.