iOS 17 Brings StandBy Display, Enhanced Continuity, Typing Upgrades, and More to iPhone 14 Pro
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iOS 17 introduces StandBy mode, an always-on display for iPhone 14 Pro models when charging horizontally. Shows widgets like clock, calendar, and photos.
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Upgrades to FaceTime include video voicemail and new AR gestures. Messaging gets upgrades like live stickers and easier contact sharing with NameDrop.
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Enhanced continuity features allow interactive widgets on Mac, even without the same apps installed. AirPods Pro get Conversation Awareness and other improvements.
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Typing is upgraded with better autocorrect and support for curse words. Live transcriptions for voicemails and voice messages are handy new additions.
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Some announced features like Journal app for collecting notes/media and enhanced AirDrop are still to come later. Accessibility gets a boost with Personal Voice text-to-speech.