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.
Upgrading to iOS 17 may reactivate Significant Locations and iPhone Analytics without user permission, raising concerns about privacy settings on iPhones.
Apple has released the first beta of iOS 17.1, which adds new features and improvements including the ability to favorite music in the Apple Music app, AirDrop transfers over cellular, NameDrop contact sharing, and more.
iOS 17.1 beta 2 introduces new changes to StandBy and brings back ringtones that were missing from the previous beta release, along with other updates to the Settings app and an issue fix for Remote Widgets.
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.
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's new iOS 17 feature, Screen Distance, helps reduce eyestrain by warning users if they are holding their iPhone or iPad too close to their face, potentially lowering the risk of nearsightedness.
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.
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.
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 improvements to AirDrop, more control options for StandBy, new Apple Music features, and bug fixes, and is available for download on recent iPhones.
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 iOS 17.1 update, along with updates to WatchOS, MacOS, and tvOS, which include bug fixes and feature enhancements such as cellular data support for AirDrop sharing on iPhone, double-tap functionality on Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2, and improved audio clarity on HomePod when used as an Apple TV speaker.
Apple has released the first iOS 17.2 beta for developers, which includes the new Journal app and Tapback reaction updates in Messages, among other features.
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.
Apple has released the first beta of iOS 17.2, which introduces several new features including the Journal app, sticker tapback reactions in Messages, collaborative Apple Music playlists, and more.
Apple has released the first iOS 17.2 beta for developers, which includes unreleased features such as the Journal app and Tapback reaction updates in Messages.
With the latest iOS 17 update, iPhone users can now turn their screens into displays while charging using the StandBy feature, allowing them to view a clock face, weather information, photos, and more in landscape mode.
iOS 17: From hidden features to software updates, here's what you need to know.
