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.
iOS 17 introduces new features and settings, but not all may be loved by users, and fortunately, there are ways to disable them if desired.
Apple advises users to update their iPhone 15 devices to iOS 17.0.2 before transferring data from another iPhone to avoid encountering issues and to ensure a smooth transfer process.
Apple has acknowledged a bug in iOS 17 that affects the data transfer process for the new iPhone 15 models, but a fix is available with iOS 17.0.2.
Apple's latest iPhone software update, iOS 17, now allows users to select a search engine other than Google's when browsing in private mode, addressing the issue of difficulty in switching search engines that has been at the center of the US government's antitrust suit against Google.
Apple has released an update, iOS 17.0.1, to fix security issues, including a Kernel issue, a certificate validation issue, and a WebKit fix, that were likely being exploited before the previous iOS 16.7 was released.
Apple's iOS 17 update allows users to share the location of their AirTags with others, even those outside of their Apple ID family, making it easier to track shared assets such as luggage or vehicles.
After updating to iOS 17, some iPhone users are experiencing their privacy settings automatically change without permission, with Apple investigating the issue.
Apple's iOS 17 update introduces the StandBy feature, which allows users to access important information from third-party apps with a glance, and although the number of supported apps is currently limited, it is expected to grow in the future.
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.
A former Apple sales specialist on TikTok warns iPhone 13 and older model users against downloading iOS 17, claiming that the update intentionally slows down older phones and drains battery life.
Apple's upcoming iOS 17.1 update will address safety concerns with iPhone 12 and introduce new features such as StandBy mode settings, Apple Music upgrades, AirDrop using cellular data, a flashlight symbol in Live Activities, and the return of new ringtones.
Apple's upcoming iOS 17.1 update will address safety concerns for iPhone 12 users and introduce new features such as StandBy mode settings, Apple Music upgrades, and AirDrop improvements.
The iOS 17.1 update does not fix the bug causing certain iPhone models to turn off at night, disrupting alarms and notifications.
iOS 17.1 is expected to be released this week, offering new features such as enhanced AirDrop capabilities, upgrades to Apple Music and Apple Wallet, changes to StandBy mode, improved Photo Shuffle options, optimizations for the Action button, a flashlight indicator for the Dynamic Island, and bug fixes.
Apple has released iOS 17.1, which includes updates to AirDrop, Apple Music, and other features, as well as fixes for regulatory issues and region-specific additions.
Apple released iOS 17.1 which introduced new features for AirDrop and Apple Music, fixed radiation issues for the iPhone 12, and addressed several regulatory fixes including a screen burn-in issue and privacy adjustments.
Apple has released the iOS 17.1 update, which includes new features such as extended AirDrop transfers, improved StandBy control options, enhanced Apple Music features, and compatibility with certain iPhone models.
Apple has released the developer beta of iOS 17.2, which includes the Journal app for users to log activities, prompting some concerns about privacy and the potential for AI prompts to go awry. Other new features include playlist options in Apple Music and iMessage Contact Key Verification.
