New in iOS 11

Presentation for MDL Meetup #11 Talk (https://www.facebook.com/events/1883625468521183/)

Topic: iOS 11: what’s new and why it’s next big thing

Description: Will review what’s new in iOS 11 and Xcode 9. Dive into “next big things” like augmented reality and machine learning. Talk about why it’s important, how easy it is to adapt and preview latest available iOS beta. Also lets check some nice features in Xcode 9 and try few minor, but very cool improvements.

Talk level: Intro

Agenda

1. XCode (beta 6)
   • adjustable font in text editor
   • GitHub integration (add account, browse repositories, no PR)
   • improved history view
   • refactoring (renaming files, multiple methods)
   • wireless build
   • multiple simulators (parallel testing -> not working properly)
   • copy error message
   • resize (sudo mkdir /AppleInternal -> add fullscreen support)
   • headers modification
2. Core ML
   • explain concepts
   • demo model substitution
3. ARKit
   • demo LEGO catalogue
   • demo Apple sample
   • explain basic concepts
   • demo drawing sample

References

Xcode

• Headers modification
• Copy error message
• Simulators tricks
• UI testing in parallel

Machine Learning

• Apple's website about ML
• WWDC 2017 Video: Introducing Core ML
• Generic info on ML
• Tutorial on ML
• Awesome article about ML
• Sample code for Core ML using ResNet50 provided by Apple and a custom model generated by coremltools
• Simple MP example

Augmented Reality

• Apple's website about AR
• WWDC 2017 Video: Introducing ARKit: Augmented Reality for iOS
• Article about AR alternatives
• A lot of apps build with ARKit
• Building 3D castle demo
• Drawing 3D object article
• 3D locator demo