We're happy to announce that with this week's release of version 7.24.1, the
Google Mobile Ads SDK is officially iOS 11 ready. You can get the latest version
via CocoaPods or
via manual
download .
Check the release
notes for a full list of updates. One prominent issue that this SDK release
resolves is the banner ad views rendering out of bounds in some situations on
iOS 11.
Stay tuned for another SDK update ahead of the iPhone X release. Speaking of
which...
iPhone X
At this year's launch event, Apple announced a new iPhone, the iPhone
X . With this new device comes a new form factor and some additional design
considerations for developers, as the rounded corners, notch, and soft home
button on the extended screen can obscure content.
With this in mind, we want to highlight some best practices for Google Mobile
Ads publishers to ensure that ad placement conforms to Apple's new design
guidelines for the iPhone X and iOS 11.
Banner and native ads should be placed inside the safe
area , a concept new to iOS 11. This ensures that ad content is not obscured.
Additionally, the safe area respects UI elements such as navigation bars, the
status bar, and tab bars on all iOS 11 devices.
When using autolayout, ensure any constraints are relative to safe area layout
guides. If you're using manual layout, check that banners and native ads fit
within the safeAreaInsets .
For interstitials and rewarded video ads, we're working to ensure all controls
and important content are also placed within the safe area. Keep an eye out for
another Google Mobile Ads SDK release ahead of the iPhone X release date.
If you have any questions about iOS 11 support in the Google Mobile Ads SDK,
please drop us a line at the developer
forum .
Samuel Stow , Mobile Ads Developer Relations
