Everything New With iOS 17
Written by: Connor Gunn, Social Media Specialist, TribalScale
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As Apple enthusiasts eagerly anticipate each new iteration of iOS, Apple continues to raise the bar with its latest release, iOS 17. Packed with innovative features and enhancements, iOS 17 shows a promising future to redefine the way we use our iPhones. In this blog post, we’ll take a deep dive into what’s new in iOS 17, from cutting-edge functionalities to user-friendly improvements. While it may not cover absolutely everything, we’re focusing on new features that will make a seamless transition into your daily life.
Contact Posters
iOS 17 introduces the Personalized Contact Posters feature, a creative addition that allows users to infuse their contacts with a personalized touch. With this feature, you can create visually stunning posters, choosing from your favorite photos or Memojis, pairing them with your preferred fonts, and adding vibrant colors of your choosing. These personalized posters integrate into your contact cards, making every interaction more personal and memorable. When setting up your poster, it will appear on your contacts’ iPhones when you give them a call, making the days of adding a photo to your friend’s contact a thing of the past.
Phone & Facetime Updates
iOS 17 brings a much-needed upgrade to audio and video communication. Apple has reimagined how we manage incoming calls with the introduction of Live Voicemail, offering real-time message transcriptions as callers leave their voicemails, granting you immediate context and empowering you to respond effectively. The capability to answer a call while the caller is still recording their message bridges the gap between traditional voicemail and real-time communication, enhancing efficiency and responsiveness.
FaceTime also received an upgrade in the missed call department, as you are now able to leave FaceTime messages that will reside in the FaceTime app under a missed call. It’s simple but effective — capture what you wanted to say in a video or audio message along with the same video effects and send it off. These messages can also be played on an Apple Watch, adding a nice touch.
Lastly, Facetime now features 3D-augmented reality effects that are controlled by your movements.
Standby Mode
Going to sleep or charging your phone used to mean a black screen sitting useless. With Standby, you’ll have glanceable information available. To activate it, simply place your iPhone on charge and set the phone horizontally. Standby has been designed to be easily viewed from a distance, making it a great feature for a bedside clock or for sitting on your desk while you work. Live activities are also available on Standby, so whether you’re keeping up with sports or tracking your food delivery, you can easily view updates while on Standby.
Widgets Redefined
Widgets in iOS 17 are a game-changer, offering increased customization options. Users now have access to interactive widgets, making their place on your home screen much more valuable, and offering a more tailored and organized home screen experience. This level of personalization empowers you to curate your device’s interface to suit your unique preferences and needs. It’s not just about widgets; it’s about creating a personalized digital environment that enhances your daily routine.
Airpod Updates
iOS 17 brings several improvements to AirPods, including Adaptive Audio for AirPods Pro, Dark Mode support, a Mute or Unmute feature for all the latest models, and improved automatic switching between devices.
Airdrop is Reimagined
When two iPhones come together, it triggers SharePlay, allowing you to enjoy music, movies, or games with another iPhone user. It’s also a handy tool for transferring various types of content. NameDrop, an exciting addition to AirDrop, makes it easy to exchange contact information by bringing your iPhone near another iPhone. This capability extends to Apple Watch as well. Later this year, AirDrop will introduce a feature where two phones in close proximity can initiate large file transfers, with the transfer completed via iCloud. I’ve had the chance to explore the new AirDrop features, and they are indeed impressive — an improved tool for a better user experience is always welcomed.
Stickers
In iOS 17, the Messages app receives a notable upgrade: quick access to all your stickers, including third-party ones. You can now create personalized stickers from your photos, enhancing them with interactive effects. These stickers can be used in various contexts, not just in Messages.
Conclusion
In conclusion, iOS 17 is shaped up to be a game-changer, offering a wide range of exciting features and improvements that cater to the diverse needs and preferences of iPhone users. From enhanced communication tools to customizable widgets and standby mode, iOS 17 brings a fresh and dynamic experience to your iPhone. If you haven’t already, I recommend updating today, and get ready to explore all the ways it can enhance your time on iPhone.
Connor Gunn is the Social Media Specialist at TribalScale, crafting compelling content and delivering engaging topics across the company’s social media ecosystem. Beyond work, he enjoys playing and watching soccer, and spending time playing video games with friends.
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