iOS 17: Making iPhone More Personal and Intuitive
Apple has announced iOS 17, a major update that focuses on enhancing the communication experience on the iPhone. The update includes improvements to the Phone, FaceTime, and Messages apps, as well as new features like Journal and StandBy.
Major Upgrades to the Phone Experience
The Phone app receives a significant update with personalized Contact Posters, allowing users to customize how they appear on incoming calls. Live Voicemail provides real-time transcription of voicemails and the ability to answer calls while the caller is leaving a message.
FaceTime Adds Audio and Video Messages, Reactions, and Extends to Apple TV
FaceTime now supports audio and video messages, as well as reactions during calls. It also extends to Apple TV, allowing users to make video calls on the big screen.
A Fresh Look and Big Updates to Messages
Messages gets a new stickers experience, including emoji stickers and the ability to create Live Stickers from photos. The app also introduces new features like an expandable menu, improved search with filters, catch-up arrow for easier navigation, and location sharing in real time.
Easier Sharing with AirDrop and NameDrop
AirDrop introduces NameDrop, which allows users to easily share contact information and other content by bringing their iPhones together.
Improvements to Autocorrect and Dictation Deliver More Intelligent Input
Autocorrect and dictation receive improvements to provide more intelligent input, including better word prediction and sentence-level autocorrections.
StandBy Displays Glanceable Information While iPhone Is Charging
StandBy is a new feature that displays glanceable information when the iPhone is charging and placed on its side. It can be personalized with clock styles, photos, widgets, and more.
A New Way to Appreciate Life’s Moments with Journal
Journal is a new app that helps users practice gratitude through journaling.
Additional features in iOS 17 include enhanced privacy and security measures, offline maps in Maps, mental health features in the Health app, collaborative playlists in Apple Music, and improvements to AirPods, Home app, Reminders, Siri, Photos, and accessibility features.
The developer beta of iOS 17 is available now, and a public beta will be released next month. The update will be available as a free software update for iPhone Xs and later in the fall.
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