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.
In iOS 17, Apple introduces Contact Posters, allowing iPhone users to customize their representation during calls with photos, emoji, and personalized typography.
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.
iOS 17, iPadOS 17, and watchOS 10 offer new features and functionality to the Shortcuts app, including the ability to transcribe audio, delete alarms, scan documents, and create Time Machine backups.
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.
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.
iOS 17 introduces a new feature called Screen Distance that helps prevent eye strain and reduce the risk of myopia by measuring the distance between the screen and your eyes.
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.
Upgrading to iOS 17 may reactivate Significant Locations and iPhone Analytics without user permission, raising concerns about privacy settings on iPhones.
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.
Apple has released the first betas of iOS 17.1 and iPadOS 17.1 to developers, which may include features that were not included in the initial release of iOS 17.
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.
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 is introducing widgets across its ecosystem of devices, aiming to provide users with quick access to the information they want without the need to open apps and be distracted by unrelated notifications, while also keeping users from getting lost in endless browsing.
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.
