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Apple just released iOS 11 GM (on purpose this time) Every year ahead of new iPhone releases we wonder how there could possibly be any more leaks than there were the previous year. And every year we’re surprised when there are somehow even more leaks than the year that preceded it. This time around we thought we knew all there was to know about the upcoming iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, and iPhone X, and then last weekend someone leaked the iOS 11 GM.  Developers promptly picked it apart and revealed all of the secrets hidden within. Well, Apple’s big iPhone event is now behind us, and Apple has released iOS 11 GM. Again. This time, officially. Barring any crazy bugs that are uncovered, iOS 11 GM is the final version of iOS that will be released next week to the public and that will ship on the new iPhones that Apple just unveiled on Tuesday. It includes all the hot new features that hadn’t been included in earlier betas, though not all of them are accessible on earlier i...

iOS 11: Release date, best features, tips and download You're likely more than a little curious about what's new in  Apple 's latest mobile operating system, iOS 11. Nowadays, Apple releases a beta version of iOS months ahead of its official release. This lets anyone -- including you -- download a work-in-progress version of the software before the final release. So, we've already been playing with iOS and compiling how-tos so you can get started, too.  iOS 11 will be available September 19, likely around 10 a.m. PT, if Apple follows its usual release schedule. Until then, bookmark this page, add it to your home screen or write it on a sticky note and keep checking back. What's the release date? September 19. Apple didn't provide a specific time, but it usually begins to appear on iPhones starting around 10 a.m. PT.  What are its best new features? We're compiling guides for iOS 11's best features (see list below), but here's a rec...