iOS 17 is official: a new revolution for your iPhone

Apple’s mobile operating system did not miss its WWDC 2023 appointment. During the annual developer event, Cupertino representatives unveiled iOS 17version that refines the newly introduced features and also introduces good amount of newmany of which have been in demand by users themselves for a very long time.

Prior to the official unveiling of iOS 17, various reliable reports suggested that with this version, Apple wanted to meet the demands of its huge user base, which prepares your iPhone for new software each year. But also those developers who have been requesting access to more APIs (Application Programming Interface) for some time now to improve their applications.

Thus, WWDC 2023 seemed like the perfect scenario for announcing what the company had in store for the past year. Do they really satisfy the desires of their consumers? Partly yes. iOS 17 can already be considered one of the most important updates in recent years.

Of course, Apple couldn’t rest on its laurels after seeing that its main mobile software competitor, Google, is also putting in the effort to improve Android significantly. Of course, it is clear that everyone does this in their own time and in their own way, based on the shortcomings of each system.

Android has been hardening its privacy for several years, while iOS is betting on expanding its feature set. For example, in iOS 16, Apple made it clear that it was willing to compromise to give users more customization options on the lock screen. iOS 17, for its part, intends to move this setting to other sections of the system. We review all the news below:

Personalization comes to calls

Your iPhone’s incoming call screen is one of the sections that has changed its look the least over the years. However, with iOS 17, this will completely change. Now you will be able to customize the screen of each contact similar to the lock screen. You can change the background (with your contact’s photo or notes) and even the text that shows their name. The limit, again, is your creativity.

Live transcription for mailbox and voice messages

If you have a message pending in your voicemail, but for some reason you can’t listen to it right now – maybe you’re in a meeting and don’t want to disturb others – iOS 17 will give you the option to transcribe this message in real time. This way you will only see text on the screen. This exciting new feature will also be extended to Messages. Let’s see if other messaging apps can access this feature in the future…

NameDrop

AirDrop is definitely one of the most used features by Apple device users, especially when it’s time to share files between different computers. However, it is also true that AirDrop does not help when we need to send contact information to another person. NameDrop comes to put an end to this shortcoming.

The job of NameDrop is very simple. If you want to share a contact, just select it, bring your iPhone close to another, and the system will automatically detect your intent to share it. The transfer will include that person’s personal data; such as their phone numbers, email, and the profile picture you assigned them. Fast and easy. Besides, NameDrop also works with Apple Watch..

One point to emphasize about NameDrop is that if the data transfer is interrupted because the devices are no longer nearby, it will continue over the Internet.

To complete this section, you must know that AirDrop also received improvements, exactly inherited from the capabilities of NameDrop. For example, if you select a photo from your gallery and then connect your iPhone to someone else’s, iOS 17 will sense that you want to share it and initiate the transfer automatically.

Keyboard received welcome improvements

While iOS auto-correction can indeed prevent typos, we cannot say that it is 100% effective. In fact, there are times when it replaces or predicts words out of context. Nevertheless, AutoCorrect iOS 17, according to Apple, makes a quantum leap thanks to a new language model. This will allow you to make more precise corrections when they are really needed.

Also, if you do not agree with the correction, the keyboard now has a shortcut to quickly revert changes.

Apple also announced that dictation feature is now based on a new AI model able to better identify your words.

“AutoCorrect is getting a comprehensive update with a transformative language model, the next generation machine learning model for word prediction, improving the experience and accuracy every time you type. It’s also getting a new design to make typing easier as autocorrect can fix more types. grammatical errors. Users will now receive smart text suggestions as they type, so adding whole words or completing sentences is as easy as hitting the space bar. This makes typing easier than ever.”

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Diary, new application

The rumors were true. iOS 17 integrates a new app called “Diary” from which you can manage private moments to remember them for another time. Of course, you can add text, photos, places, music, contacts, and podcasts to your messages. It should be noted that it can suggest text entries thanks to a machine learning model that recognizes how you express yourself.

Apple knows all too well that when it comes to logging, the biggest drawback may be the lack of a routine to keep it up to date. For this reason, Journal can send you reminders at certain times of the day so you don’t forget to write.

“Journaling is a new app that helps iPhone users to reflect and practice gratitude through journaling, which has been proven to improve well-being.

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Developers, for their part, can use the Journal API to enable their applications to offer content creation.

iOS 17 turns your iPhone into a smart display

StandBy is a new feature that you’ll start using frequently, especially if you’re one of those people who puts their iPhone on a stand on their desk for constant review. Standby, mostly you can turn your iPhone into a smart display.

You can show basic data such as the date and time, as well as your next activities in the calendar, reminders, and widgets. PTo activate standby mode, you just need to place your iPhone in landscape mode.. Yes indeed must be connected to a power sourcebecause the screen will stay on.

“StandBy is perfect for a countertop, kitchen counter, or desktop and can be customized to display a variety of beautiful clock styles, favorite photos, or widgets, including Smart Stacks that display the right widgets at the right time.”

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FaceTime supports audio and video messages

If you’re trying to start a video call with a contact via FaceTime, but the contact isn’t currently available, now you can send him an audio or video message to play back later. In addition, FaceTime receives reactions, which are simply animations that try to express your emotions and that you can send with simple gestures on the screen.

FaceTime, on the other hand, expands its support for Apple TV. You can start a video call on your iPhone and then continue it on your TV. This feature is perfect for allowing other people around you to watch the conversation without having to crowd around your smartphone.

Other iOS 17 news

The new operating system, which will be available in a public stable version in the fall, also boasts the following new features:

• Safari Strengthens privacy: The iOS 17 browser is now more private than ever. Improved tracker blocking to prevent websites from identifying your device via taking fingerprints. And with the same focus on privacy, the browser will protect your private tabs with Face ID.
• Share passwords: If you need to share a password with a trusted contact, with iOS 17 you can do so without fear that such sensitive data will end up in the wrong hands. The process is done through iCloud Shared Keychain.
• Health: The app now includes features designed to address mental health issues. You will be able to log your mood on a daily basis and access depression and anxiety assessments that are usually done in specialist clinics.
• cards: Finally, it can be used without internet connection. All you have to do is download maps of specific areas for the app to work properly.
• AirTag: You can now share the tracking of these devices with up to 5 people.
• Apple Music: collaborative playlists come to the streaming music service. If you are traveling with fellow travelers in your car, you can invite them to play audio thanks to SharePlay. “Listeners can control music from their devices, even if they don’t have an Apple Music subscription,” says Apple.
• Air Play: the company wants to expand AirPlay support to as many locations as possible, so they have teamed up with IHG Hotels & Resorts. You will be able to get into your room and start sharing content from your iPhone.
• AirPods: Headphones get adaptive sound function, personalized volume and speech recognition.
• House: From the app, you can now view up to 30 days of activity history for door and garage locks, alarm systems, and contact sensors.
• Reminders: if you have a list of products to buy, reminders will automatically group them into categories.
• siri: “Hey Siri” is a thing of the past. In iOS 17, all you need to do is say “Siri” to call the assistant.