iOS 11.1 Beta 1: New Features and Changes

The first big beta release for iOS 11 has arrived just over a week after Apple's new software went live for public use on September 19, 2017.

Developers received a fresh batch of updates this morning, including iOS 11.1 beta 1 which adds a host of changes and bug fixes.

What's inside iOS 11.1 beta 1

The release notes for iOS 11.1 beta 1 don't mention any major UI changes, but there are some under-the-hood improvements.

Changes/Features:

• Updated animation when tapping status bar to go to top of page
• Updated unlock animation
• Updated Lock screen camera animation
• New Assistive Touch Custom Actions
• New icons in Assistive Touch menu
• Assistive Touch menu opens near Assistive Touch icon
• Updated Camera app icon under Settings → General → Restrictions
• Slightly modified transition between apps when tapping a notification
• Grouped emoji typing suggestions

We'll let you know what new features we find in iOS 11 and the other betas once we install them on our devices. If you spot something new yourself, please let us know in the comments and we'll update this page with the info.