WWDC begins with a keynote address in which we get a sneak peek at the forthcoming operating systems for Apple goods. Of course, Apple iOS 17 is included, with previews of every new feature, makeover, and app. Later on, developers are given access to a beta build so that they may test their apps with it. And we, the general public, may register our iDevices to obtain public beta builds when they become available.
The entire version of iOS is usually released in September, along with the newest iPhone. As a result, we anticipate Apple iOS 17 will be released alongside the iPhone 15 series this year. Let’s take a look at all the features that will be arriving on Apple phones.
Apart from the Apple iOS 17
Here are the various sections where Apple iPhones will see tweaks:
Voicemail, call screens, and FaceTime
First off, You may now adjust your appearance on the call screen of the recipient, so you always seem your finest (or funniest). These are known as Contact Posters, and you may customize how you seem to the various individuals you’re calling–for example, have one poster for your closest friend and another for your employer. The new “Incoming call” screen has been subtly altered to resemble a large wallpaper with your personalized image.
If your receiver does not answer the phone, you will now be able to record brief video messages on FaceTime. Voicemails are now available in Live Voicemail format, which displays a real-time speech-to-text transcription on your lock screen without requiring you to pick up the phone. If it turns out to be an important call, you may see what the person on the other end is saying and decide whether or not to pick up.
iMessage Updates
- Catch up: in group chats, you will be able to scroll up to the last message you read, so you can catch up with everything new without having to manually find it.
- Reply to: you can now quote messages and reply to them directly by swiping on the message in question. Again, helpful in group chats or multi-threaded conversations.
- Location sharing: a new way to share live locations with loved ones has been added to iMessage. For one – the live location widget now lives natively within the conversation and doesn’t need to go full-screen to work. Secondly, a new check-in feature will allow you to set up auto-notifications that let friends and family know that you have reached your location safely. If you are delayed, a notification on your iPhone will ask if you need to add 15 minutes to the expected arrival time. And, if you don’t react, your trusted contacts are notified.
- Live Stickers: iMessage now gets new menu drawer stickers that you have created from your photos. Just tap and hold on an object from a picture to “pick it up” and choose to save it as a sticker. You can edit it further to make it funnier, cuter, or whatever else you desire, and drop it in any iMessage conversation – stick it to a message, enlarge it, rotate it, you know the works.
Airdrop tweak
Apple has found NFC, and AirDrop has been upgraded to operate by just placing your iPhone close to another iPhone. Instead of giving the other person your phone number, simply reach out with your iPhone. They will immediately receive your Contact Poster, which is now known as NameDrop.
Starting AirPlay shared watching with friends is also much easier now – simply bring your iPhones closer together. Of course, you can now easily initiate AirDrop sharing by simply bringing your iPhone close.
Autocorrection tweak
In an unexpected turn of events, one of the most significant upgrades in iOS 17 is enhanced autocorrect! Autocorrect will now evaluate more words using improved algorithms, so it will not just function for two or three words at a time, but for full phrases and sentences. And it will now remember terms that you purposely misspell or certain “bad” phrases that autocorrect frequently refuse to allow through.
New Journal app
It is, as the name implies, an app for journaling your everyday life, internal thoughts, specific events, or anything and everything that is you.
Standby clock
The entire lock screen Ul changes if you use a MagSafe stand that can hold your iPhone in horizontal mode. You will now be presented with a big clock or a Photos slideshow. Swiping around allows you to see your favorite Live Widgets or Homekit controls. So, while charging, the iPhone can also function as a super-smart smart clock.
Other updates
- Not “Hey, Siri”, it’s just “Siri” – in a small change, you will now be able to call Siri by just her name – no need to say the “Hey, Siri” catchphrase.
- Photos know better the Apple Photos app will now be better at recognizing and will also learn the names of your pets.
- Find My item sharing in a logical step, you can now share an AirTag location with multiple people, which should make it easier for families to track mutual items, like keys.
- Offline Maps – finally, Apple Maps will also support offline mode, where you can download locations and view them when the Internet is not available. Keep in mind, offline routes to locations won’t be able to access traffic information, so they may not be the best for the time of day.
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