iOS 17, Apple's largest annual software update for iPhone users, includes new features for Messages, FaceTime, and widgets, and is expected to be released in mid-September after beta testing, with support for devices featuring the A12 Bionic chip or newer.
Apple is expected to announce new products, including the iPhone 15 lineup and the Apple Watch Series 9, at its Wonderlust event, with iOS 17 likely to be available shortly after the event and featuring new features such as StandBy mode, Open Camera app modes with new Shortcuts actions, a 72-hour passcode grace period, improved autocorrect, a new Journal app, enhancements to Messages, Contact Posters, automatic deletion of password verification messages, grocery list creation in Reminders, Conversation Awareness on AirPods, a simplified activation for Siri, back-to-back Siri requests, improved sharing with AirDrop and NameDrop, and sensitive content warnings.
Apple is expected to announce new iPhone models, including the iPhone 15, with a potential change to titanium frames and a transition from Lightning to USB-C ports, as well as the possibility of unveiling a new Apple Watch and discussing the upcoming Vision Pro VR headset.
Apple is expected to unveil its iPhone 15 lineup at its annual September keynote event, with the introduction of USB-C charging being the biggest change, along with potential new features such as Dynamic Island, a rear-facing periscope lens, and a titanium casing, while also teasing updates for the Vision Pro, new AirPods, Apple Watches, and software release dates.
Apple is releasing operating system updates, including iOS 17, WatchOS 10, iPadOS 17, TVOS 17, and MacOS Sonoma, with new features and improvements for compatible devices.
With the introduction of iOS 17, interactive widgets have become a popular feature on iPhones, allowing users to complete tasks and access information without having to open any apps. Some notable third-party apps that have embraced this feature include Copilot, Dark Noise, Fantastical Calendar, Gentler Streak, Glucomate, Lookup, Overcast, Peak, RainViewer, Spark Mail, and Söka.
Apple has updated its iWork suite of apps for iOS and Mac, introducing new features such as support for 3D objects in USDZ file format, stickers and emoji integration, collaboration over FaceTime, and improved document management.
Apple has launched its iPhone 15 models and MacRumors has provided a series of how-to articles to help users navigate the new features, while iOS 17 comes pre-installed with the new models and MacRumors has also provided in-depth feature guides for the new software.
Apple had a busy week with the release of iOS 17, the launch of the iPhone 15 lineup, and updates to the Apple Watch and AirPods Pro.
Apple has released iOS 17, which includes a new feature called Contact Posters that allows users to create personalized digital calling cards that pop up on others' iPhones when they call, as well as the option to link a Medical ID for emergency situations.
iOS 17.1 beta 1 includes various new features such as AirDrop updates, Apple Music favorites, and artwork customization for playlists, among others.
Apple has released macOS Sonoma, complete with new features such as desktop widgets and a Game Mode, while also beginning to seed iOS 17.1 and other upcoming updates to developers and public beta testers, and rumors about the iPhone 16 have already surfaced.
iOS 17 brings significant new features and upgrades to streamline iPhone usage, including StandBy mode, interactive widgets, improved messaging with Live Stickers and voice note transcription, enhanced autocorrect, adaptive audio for AirPods Pro, and accessibility improvements, making it a quality-of-life upgrade for iPhone users.
iOS 17, Apple's biggest annual software update for iPhone users, was released on September 17, 2023, and includes new features for Messages, FaceTime, widgets, and more.
Apple has released the third developer beta version of iOS 17.1, watchOS 10.1, and macOS 14.1, which include new Apple Music and AirDrop features, as well as enhancements to StandBy mode.
Apple has released the release candidate versions of iOS 17.1 and iPadOS 17.1, which include new features such as favoriting content, improved AirDrop transfers, and compatibility with the new USB-C Apple Pencil.
iOS 18, expected to debut in early June, may bring wishlist features including Handoff support for Apple Music, a customizable App Library, enhanced notifications, a supercharged Action button, an update button for AirPods, a Pro-er Camera app, wireless OS recovery, and a revamped Control Center.
Apple has released a second release candidate (RC) of iOS 17.1 to developers, which adds new features such as favoriting songs and albums, improved AirDrop transfers, and more.
