iOS 17, the iPhone OS, is the latest. iOS 17 was previewed in June and is in beta. It will release new iPhones in September. New features for Phone, FaceTime, and Messages, minor app updates, and a new writing app coming later this year.
Apple listened to feedback and redesigned the Phone app. You can now create Contact Posters to show to callers.
Choose a photo, Memoji, font, color, and more. Phone and third-party apps have Contact Posters.
Live Voicemail displays a real-time copy of voicemail on the Lock Screen while the caller is chatting. You can answer the phone based on the conversation. Spam calls will be rejected immediately and won’t appear as Live Voicemail.
New AirDrop function NameDrop lets you transfer contact information by bringing your iPhone close to another iPhone. This works with Apple Watch. Start SharePlay with two iPhones next to each other. This enables you view a movie, listen to music, or play games with another iPhone user. AirDrop will allow two nearby phones to share large files over iCloud later this year.
If you don’t answer a FaceTime call, the caller might leave an audio or video message. FaceTime allows hearts, flowers, fireworks, laser beams, even rain Reactions. Movements switch effects on and off, and they function in other programs.
AirTags are now shareable. Friends or family who live together can use the Find My app to track an AirTag item. Everyone can play a sound, see the item, and use Precision Finding. It works with Find My network devices.
Smarter AirPlay learns how you share devices. Some hotels will have AirPlay TVs later this year, making it easy to watch your content while traveling. Using a close device, email address, or phone number from your account makes signing into an iPhone with your Apple ID quicker.
AirPods have new features. AirPods Pro 2 “Adaptive Audio” combines “Active Noise Cancellation” with “Transparency.” This increases awareness and reduces noise. Conversation Awareness lowers your music so you can hear someone, and Personalized Volume adjusts the volume to your taste. Holding on to the AirPods stem mutes and unmutes sound, and Automatic Switching is faster and more dependable.
Apple made Messages look cleaner. Tap the “+” icon to access all Messages apps and tools like the camera and photo settings.
The new Check In safety feature lets you notify friends and family of your travels and automatically notify them when you arrive. If you stop moving, Messages will check in with you and communicate your battery level, position, and cellular status with your friend or family member if you don’t respond. Choose how much info to share. Limited shares location, network signal, and battery level; Full provides that plus route taken, last iPhone unlock, and last Apple Watch removal.
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