Apple introduced iOS 11 at WWDC earlier this month. One of the changes coming with the new build of Apple's mobile operating system has to do with Airplane Mode. This is the switch that requires one tap (or toggle) to shut down the radio on your iPhone, thus eliminating all connectivity options so that it can be used on an airplane in flight. That means no Wi-Fi, no cellular signal and no Bluetooth.
Now, let's say that you are using Bluetooth to pair your Apple Watch with your iPhone. Using Airplane Mode would traditionally eliminate the Bluetooth connection and your timepiece would no longer receive data from your phone. You would have to manually turn on Bluetooth and Wi-Fi to use either or both without a connection to your carrier.
With iOS 11, this is going to change. Users will be able to set Bluetooth and Wi-Fi to remain open in Airplane Mode. That means even with Airplane Mode on, Bluetooth connected accessories like AirPods and Apple Watch will still be connected to the iPhone.
With iOS 11, turning on Airplane Mode keeps Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity up and running
The 2017 iPhone models will come with iOS 11 pre-installed when they launch later this year.
Alan, an ardent smartphone enthusiast and a veteran writer at PhoneArena since 2009, has witnessed and chronicled the transformative years of mobile technology. Owning iconic phones from the original iPhone to the iPhone 15 Pro Max, he has seen smartphones evolve into a global phenomenon. Beyond smartphones, Alan has covered the emergence of tablets, smartwatches, and smart speakers.
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