Apple recently unveiled iOS 17, and some of the biggest changes in the new version revolve around core apps, as you’ll learn below.
Incoming calls can now include custom images for specific people in your contact list, and you’ll get Google-style live voicemail transcriptions.
Meanwhile, Messages offers easy replies, audio message transcripts, and a check-in that automatically lets people know if you’ve arrived or if you’re late.
FaceTime will allow for a modernized sticker interface that will help you turn your photos into stickers, add effects, and even put stickers into third-party apps.
Major changes to Siri too
Siri is also a bit smarter. You can just say “Siri” to invoke a command, and the voice assistant will take consecutive commands without having to say the keyword each time.
Sharing is also easier. NameDrop lets you share contact details just by holding your iPhone close to someone else’s device.
What’s more, AI improves the keyboard’s autocorrect, and you’ll see inline predictions for what you’re typing.
The new Diary application will help you document your day, but also note down important things for you.
You’ll be able to turn your iPhone into a makeshift smart display with StandBy. Put your phone on its side and you’ll automatically get information that appears in widgets, such as calendar information, music and scores from your favorite matches.
Admittedly, some updates are a bit smaller, but still worth noting. Safari has slightly more advanced tracking protection for private browsing and crashes when not in use.
Maps has been given the ability to enter offline data to help you navigate when you’re out of range.
AirPods support Adaptive Audio, which means you can adjust noise cancellation and transparency based on your environment.
You can share AirTags with up to five other people, but also passwords and/or access keys to a group of people, of your choice.
A beta version of Apple’s iOS17 will arrive in July, and the software will officially debut this fall.
