iOS 17 is the latest version of Apples iPhone operating system, and it brings new features to enhance the things you do every day. Some of the new features of iOS 17 include:
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Phone: Point and Speak in Magnifier Detection Mode uses iPhone to read text out loud on physical objects with small text labels, such as keypads on doors and buttons on appliances. Roadside Assistance via satellite lets you contact AAA to help you with vehicle issues when out of Wi-Fi or cellular range (iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus, iPhone 14 Pro, iPhone 14 Pro Max).
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Messages: Audio messages are transcribed, and you can Check In with contacts by sharing an estimated time of arrival with a trusted contact and sending out an alert if you don’t turn up at your destination as expected. There are also Live Stickers, Contact Posters, NameDrop, and voice note features.
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FaceTime: You can now leave a video message or use a handful of wacky augmented reality gestures.
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Fitness: There is a redesigned Sharing tab that provides highlights of your friends’ activity like workout streaks and awards.
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Freeform: New drawing tools include a fountain pen, watercolor brush, ruler, and more to create expressive boards.
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Lock Screen: There are new features such as StandBy Mode, which works best with Apple’s best smartphone screens — always-on displays.
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Autocorrect: iOS 17 is using updated machine learning technology for improved autocorrect. Predictions are better than before, and autocorrect learns more about your habits as you use it. Autocorrect is also able to give you grammar suggestions in addition to spelling suggestions.
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AirDrop: There are promised improvements that will allow you to continue your file transfers even after you’ve moved out of range.
These are just some of the new features of iOS 17, and there are many small upgrades, especially for iPhone users that communicate mostly with other iPhone users.
