Apple on Monday announced its new operating system iOS 17 , which will bring a wide range of new features to the iPhone. The update is available now in beta for Apple developers, and a public beta will follow in July. The regular version of iOS 17 will be released later this year for the iPhone XS and later .
Here we'll look at 12 key features that will come to the iPhone with iOS 17. Some of them will be released later in the year.
StandBy
StandBy is a new full- screen that provides clear information, designed to be seen from a distance when an iPhone is away and charging. The customizable interface can display a clock in various styles, a calendar, favorite photos, weather forecast, music playback controls and more.
StandBy supports Live Activities, Siri, incoming calls and larger notifications. Also, the feature works with the always-on display of the iPhone 14 Pro.
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Contact Posters
iOS 17 lets users create a personalized Contact Poster that appears during an incoming phone call on another person’s iPhone. The poster can include a photo or Memoji, and the font and background color can also be customized. The feature will be available in the built-in Phone app as well as third-party calling apps.
NameDrop
NameDrop allows users to quickly and easily share contact information by bringing their iPhones close together . The two people can select the specific phone numbers or email addresses they would like to share. In iOS 17, it is also possible to share their Contact Posters.
Live Voicemail
Live Voicemail provides a real-time transcription on the screenas someone leaves a message on the voicemail. If the user believes it is an important message, they can answer the call while the caller leaves their message. According to Apple, calls that are identified as spam do not go through this process and are immediately dropped.
Interactive Widgets
Interactive Widgets are now available on the iPhone on the Home Screen, Lock Screen, and the new Standby view. Apple provided some examples of how they can be used (e.g. marking a reminder as completed, playing or pausing a song or podcast etc.).
Swipe to reply in iMessage
In the Messages app, users will be able to swipe right on any message to send an inline reply.
Improved Autocorrect
Apple says iOS 17 includes a state-of-the-art language model for word prediction. This will significantly improve autocorrect on the iPhone. As you type, machine learning will intelligently correct mistakes. Additionally, users will now get text suggestions as they type, allowing them to add words or entire sentences by pressing the spacebar.
The new system will also learn the user's typing habits over time.
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Apple Maps Offline
Apple Maps is getting the ability to download maps for offline use. According to Apple, users can download a specific map area and access turn-by-turn navigation, see estimated time of arrival, find places and more when an iPhone isn't connected to a Wi-Fi.
Journal App
A brand‑new Journal app in iOS 17 will be released later this year and will provide personalized suggestions based on recent activity on the device.
Stickers Drawer
A new Stickers Drawer in iOS 17 provides access to all your stickers, including Live Stickers, emoji, Memoji, and iMessage sticker packs, in one place. Live Stickers can be created by tapping and holding on an object in a photo, like a cat or dog.
“Hey Siri” Shortened to Siri
Apple has simplified the voice command for Siri on the iPhone and other devices. Instead of “Hey Siri,” users can now simply say “Siri” to activate the voice assistant, and they can give multiple commands in succession without having to say “Siri” again.
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AirPlay in Hotels
AirPlay will soon work with supported TVs in hotel rooms. Users will be able to scan a QR code on the TV and stream videos, photos, and music from their iPhone to the TV. The feature will be available in iOS 17 before the end of the year in select hotels.
It is clear that the new update, iOS 17, has many exciting new features. This update will bring a new level of functionality and customization to your iPhone. Whether you want to personalize your phone or improve your daily routine, there is something for everyone in the new iOS update.
Source: www.macrumors.com
