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 confirmed during its special event that iOS 17 and iPadOS 17 will be released on September 18, bringing various new features including customizable contact profiles, voicemail support for FaceTime, simplified sharing with NameDrop, and an interactive StandBy interface for iPhones.
Apple's iOS 17 update, which precedes the release of the iPhone 15, brings new features including a standby mode, interactive widgets, and the ability to clone your voice with AI.
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.
iOS 17 introduces new features for second-generation AirPods Pro, including Adaptive Audio, mute controls, and personalized volume, all of which can be controlled through the Settings app on your iPhone.
Apple has released new versions of Pages, Keynote, and Numbers, introducing new features for iOS 17 and the Mac such as 3D objects, Stickers, inline predictions for text, collaboration during FaceTime calls, and the ability to open suggested documents or presentations when searching.
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 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'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.
Apple has released the second beta of iOS 17.1, which includes features such as StandBy Display Options, reintroduced ringtones and text tones, a fix for the 80% charging limit, and more.
Apple's iOS 17 introduces new features in Messages, including automatic transcription of audio messages, Check In to share estimated arrival times, multiple filters for searching, grouped apps, easier navigation and replies, improved location sharing, and automatic deletion of verification codes.
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 introduced five new features for the second-generation AirPods Pro, including Adaptive Audio, Conversation Awareness, Mute or Unmute, Personalized Volume, and Automatic Switching improvements, all available with the update to iOS 17.
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 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.
