Patients are set to get easier access to their medication lists and care plans through the NHS App under the government's new data strategy. New requirements for data sharing across the entire health and care system are also set to come into place, with new legislation to be introduced to require all adult social care providers to provide information about the services they fund. Published today (June 22), the NHSX draft strategy'Data Saves Lives: Reshaping health and social care with data', aims to capitalise on the work undertaken using data during the pandemic to improve health and care services. In a bid to establish openness, the government committed to publishing the first transparency statement setting out how health and care data has been used across the sector by 2022. Under the proposals, patients are set to gain more control over their health data, while data will also be used to improve care and treatment.

For the many potential application areas where artificial intelligence can deliver breakthrough transformation, unlock efficiencies and augment human life, one of the most impactful areas – at least in the Indian context – will be the value it can bring to the field of agriculture. According to Indian Brand Equity Foundation, nearly 58% of India's population relies on agriculture as their primary source of livelihood. The total export of agricultural commodities for India is expected to hit $38.1 billion in FY18, making the country one of the top 15 exporters globally. However, agriculture in India is riddled with systemic problems, which AI is well placed to address. First, the traditionally unorganised agriculture sector continues to be difficult to organise due to our vast geography combined with our cultural and linguistic diversity.

Apple has released the first public test version of an 11.1 update to its iOS software amid growing complaints from users over the software. It comes just two weeks after the software was released - and a week after Apple was forced to issue an'emergency' 11.0.1 update to deal with major issues. However, it appears many users are still suffering problems ranging from app crashes to reboots, causing Apple to issue a'beta' update of an 11.1 version of the controversial software. The latest update comes just two weeks after the software was released - and a week after Apple was forced to issue an'emergency' 11.0.1 update to deal with major issues. Beta testers who have signed up for will receive the iOS 11.1 beta update over-the-air after installing the proper certificate on an iOS device.

It's only been a week since Apple launched iOS 11 – but, amid complaints of fast-draining battery life, random shutoffs, and phones that now get'stuck on apps,' the firm has already released the first update. Apple issued iOS 11.0.1 today, touting'bug fixes and improvements.' While it remains unclear which bugs have specifically been addressed, some iPhone users have reported that the improvements so far appear to include the battery life issue. Apple issued iOS 11.0.1 today, promising'bug fixes and improvements.' To get the update, go into Settings General.