Apple introduced its new software, including iOS 17, at the World Developers Conference (WWDC 2023) event, which started on June 5, 2023 at 20:00. How iOS 17 will be and what will be the innovations of iOS 17 were eagerly awaited. On June 5, the next major update for iPhones was officially introduced. Here are the iOS 17 features:iOS 17 innovations 🆕
- StandBy – Using iPhone as bedside clock
- NameDrop – Share contacts between iPhones
- Journal – New journaling app
- Sticker, check-in in the Messages app
- live stickers
- Transcribe voice messages
- Advanced autocomplete
- Add a message on FaceTime
- Pet albums in photos
- Find item sharing
- Only Siri command instead of Hey Siri
- New contact view on lock screen
- Offline Maps
The innovations that came with iOS 17 started with the new customizations brought to the lock screen. Apple added new features to its Messages, FaceTime and Calling app with iOS 17. For example; In the Messages application, it is possible to go to the beginning of the chat, check-in and send stickers with one touch.
It is possible to share contact details between two iPhones with NameDrop. Apple said it’s much easier than AirDrop.
iOS 17 brings improvements to the keyboard. Autocomplete works much better, especially when used in English.
Apple is bringing new functionality to the lock screen with iOS 17 to make iPhones more useful when not being actively used and placed on a desk or nightstand.
iOS 17 introduces a new iPhone lock screen interface that displays information such as weather, calendar events, notifications in a smart home screen style. Apple calls it Standby. The new mode is visible when iPhone is locked and held horizontally. A dark background is used with brighter text to make the information on the screen easier to read. Apart from the Smart Home lock screen, there are some updates on the lock screen. The options to change the font size are minor updates to the built-in lock screen. Apple was expected to make major changes to the Control Center with iOS 17, but this did not happen.
iOS 17 update brings a new app; Journal application. A brand new app that allows you to log and track your activities and thoughts on a daily basis. Analyzing user behavior, the app suggests possible topics you might want to write about and can find friends near you. The application works integrated with text message, phone call, but all data and daily analysis remain on iPhone.
iOS 17 brings new accessibility features. Apple introduced new iPhone accessibility features prior to WWDC23. A new mode called Assistive Access simplifies the interface, giving you faster access to camera, photos, music, calls, messages applications. Personal Voice is another new feature developed for people at risk of losing their ability to speak, allowing iPhone to create a voice similar to one’s own.
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