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 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 iOS 17.0.1 with three important security patches, addressing actively exploited vulnerabilities, including a kernel flaw, a signature validation bypass issue, and a WebKit vulnerability allowing arbitrary code execution.
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 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.
Some iPhone users are reporting that their privacy settings are being changed without consent after updating to iOS 17, with significant locations and iPhone analytics options being turned on by default.
iOS 17 introduces the feature to automatically delete iPhone verification codes, providing a useful and convenient tool for managing 2FA text messages.
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'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.
The iOS 17.1 update resolves screen burn-in issues on iPhone 15 models and other devices, in addition to fixing bugs and introducing new features.
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.
