iOS 11's Bluetooth and Wi-Fi controls don't actually turn off Bluetooth or Wi-Fi

An annoyance and possible security risk too.

The main controls for Bluetooth and Wi-Fi on Apple's newly launched iOS 11 software cannot actually be used to turn these features off.

Through Apple's redesigned control centre, you cannot actually deactivate the WiFi or Bluetooth.  Instead, these features disconnect users from current Bluetooth or Wi-Fi pairings and networks, but leave the features active. If you restart your phone, go to a new location, or it's 5 a.m. local time, WiFi and Bluetooth will automatically turn on again.

In the old Control Center, you could tap the WiFi and Bluetooth icons to turn off these services completely!

For Apple, the move is intentional and not a bug.  Apple said the reason it keeps Bluetooth and Wi-Fi enabled is to keep users connected to "important features", such as connecting to AirPlay, Apple Watch and to use features such as AirDrop and location services.

S0 at 5a.m. iOS 11 will automatically try and reconnect to known devices using Bluetooth and Wi-Fi, if they have only been toggled off in the control centre.

It's unclear whether Apple will "fix" this issue or simply keep it. If anything, at least now you know the possible dangers of Bluetooth (The Verge) and WiFi (Wired) vulnerabilities and can try to remedy it yourself each day. OCDs unite!!