Apple's new iOS 17

 

Apple has just released iOS 17, the latest version of its operating system for iPhone. iOS 17 brings new features to enhance the things you do every day, such as calling, messaging, sharing, and more. In this blog, we will explore some of the most exciting new features of iOS 17 and how they can make your iPhone experience even more personal and intuitive.

Contact Posters

One of the biggest changes in iOS 17 is the introduction of Contact Posters, a new way to express yourself when you call someone. Contact Posters let you customize how you appear when you call known contacts, including in third-party calling apps. You can choose from beautiful treatments for photos, Memoji, and eye-catching typography and font colors. Contact Posters give your calls a completely new look and make them more fun and expressive.

Live Voicemail

Another new feature in iOS 17 is Live Voicemail, which provides a real-time transcription as someone leaves a voicemail. You can also pick up the call while the caller is leaving their message. Live Voicemail is handled on-device by the Neural Engine, so it is fast and private. With Silence Unknown Callers enabled, unknown numbers are transferred directly to Live Voicemail, and calls identified as spam by carriers are instantly declined.

Messages

Messages also gets some new features in iOS 17 that make it easier to use and more enjoyable. You can now access all your iMessage apps from the new plus button, which also lets you share your location or request a friend’s location. You can also swipe to reply to any message, use search filters to find the message you are looking for faster, and read audio messages transcription. Additionally, you can create your own stickers from your photos and use them anywhere you can access emoji.

FaceTime

FaceTime now supports video and audio messages, so you can leave a message when someone is not available. You can also react with your hands to add 3D augmented reality effects like hearts, confetti, fireworks, and more. FaceTime also works with Apple TV 4K, so you can use your iPhone as a camera and start a call directly from the FaceTime app on Apple TV, or hand off the call from your iPhone to your TV.

StandBy

StandBy is a new feature that turns your iPhone into a mini hub when it is charging. You can turn your iPhone on its side and see Live Activities in full screen, such as the score of a game or the progress of your food delivery. You can also ask Siri questions and see rich visual results that can be viewed from a distance. StandBy makes your iPhone even more useful when you set it down.

Other Features

iOS 17 also includes many other features that improve the speed and accuracy of typing, such as improved autocorrect, easier sharing with AirDrop, interactive widgets that let you take action with just a tap, and more.

iOS 17 is available today as a free software update for compatible iPhone models. To learn more about iOS 17 and how to update your device, visit Apple’s website.