iOS 17 is the newest version of the operating system that runs on the iPhone, and it brings new features for more expressive communication, simplified sharing, and a new full-screen experience for your iPhone. Some of the new features and improvements in iOS 17 include:
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Phone, Messages, and FaceTime: iOS 17 brings big updates to these apps that give you new ways to express yourself as you communicate.
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Point and Speak in Magnifier Detection Mode: This feature uses the iPhone to read text out loud on physical objects with small text labels, such as keypads on doors and buttons on appliances.
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Redesigned Sharing tab in Fitness: This provides highlights of your friends’ activity like workout streaks and awards.
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Email or phone number sign-in: This lets you sign into your iPhone with any email address or phone number listed in your Apple ID account.
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New drawing tools in Freeform: This includes a fountain pen, watercolor brush, ruler, and more to create expressive boards.
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Crash Detection optimizations: This feature is available on iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus, iPhone 14 Pro, and iPhone 14 Pro Max.
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Interactive widgets: These allow you to see more information at a glance and access app functions right from the Home Screen.
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StandBy mode: This feature allows you to keep your iPhone on while conserving battery life.
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Changes to AirDrop: There are additional details on the changes to AirDrop in iOS 17.
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New features for almost every stock iOS app: From Phone and Messages to Photos, Notes, and Reminders.
It is important to note that iOS 17 also provides important bug fixes and security updates.
