iOS 17 arrived with StandBy Mode, new call screen and more news

2023-09-18 18:51:00

After several beta releases, the official versions of iOS 17 and iPadOS 17 are now available for download starting today on supported devices. iOS 17 will be updated starting with the iPhone Xs and the iPhone XR generation, which was launched in 2018. The iPhone .

As for iPadOS 17, you’ll need an iPad (2018), iPad Air (2019), iPad mini (2019), or iPad Pro (2018) to get the latest version. Additionally, Apple is releasing WatchOS 10 for the Watch Series 4 and newer, as well as tvOS 10 for the Apple TV HD and later models.

These updates bring a series of improvements and features to your Apple devices. However, certain iPhone and iPad models will no longer be supported in this release. Let’s explore the main changes and how they can affect the user experience.

Which iPhones are eligible for the iOS 17 update?

iOS 17 has arrived

Confirmed, these are the iPhones that must receive the update from Apple:

iOS 17: What You Can Expect

With the launch of iOS 17, Apple is bringing a series of innovations to its mobile devices.

One of the most visible changes is the user interface update, which brings a cleaner and more modern design. This includes redesigned icons and an improved notifications bar. The user experience should be more intuitive and pleasant.

Additionally, iOS 17 brings significant improvements to user privacy. You’ll have more control over how your data is shared with apps and services. This is in direct response to growing concerns about the security of personal data.

Live Voicemail

Live Voicemail

For starters, Apple’s iOS 17 brings the Live Voicemail feature, which means you don’t need to answer when an unknown number is calling – the phone will do it for you and display live scrolling text of what the person is saying, so you can easily decide if it’s worth talking to her. Calls identified as spam by carriers will not appear as Live Voicemail and will be instantly declined. Transcription is handled completely on the device.

New customizable call screen

New customizable call screen

Additionally, we have the new customizable call screen, which Apple calls Contact Posters. You can change how they appear and choose beautiful treatments for photos or Memoji, adding “flashy typography” and font colors. This works in third-party apps too and is used when you want to share contact details with someone via a new feature called NameDrop – it’s as easy as tapping the phones together (or an iPhone and an Apple Watch) and the contact cards are exchanged. Also related to sharing, SharePlay can now share a simultaneous music/video stream across two devices. It will also allow you to stream music to playback units via the owner’s iPhone.

More Features for FaceTime

More Features for FaceTime

FaceTime now supports leaving audio and video messages when you call someone and they are unavailable. FaceTime calls also receive Video Reactions: hearts, balloons, fireworks, laser beams, rain and more. These are activated with simple gestures and will be supported in third-party apps as well. Perhaps the biggest news related to FaceTime is that you can make and receive calls on your Apple TV – or start a call on your iPhone and then transfer it to your Apple TV.

Novo App Journal

Novo App Journal

The Journal app is new in iOS 17 and is, as the name suggests, all about journaling, which Apple says “has been shown to improve well-being” if you “reflect and practice gratitude” for middle of it. Suggestions for what to write about are curated from your recent activity, including photos, people, places, and exercises, making it easy to start an entry.

Keyboard and Messaging Enhancements

The keyboard gets a new AI-enhanced autocorrect, inline predictions, and a new speech recognition model. All these features are naturally aimed at improving the typing experience. iMessage improves search abilities with filters, a swipe-to-reply function, the ability to transcribe voice messages, support for real-time in-app location updates, improved emoji stickers, and Live Stickers with themes taken from photos.

Security Check

Check In is a new security feature that takes over the responsibility of checking in with family members when you’re traveling. It works like this: once you initiate a Check In, a friend or family member will automatically be notified when you arrive at your destination. If you’re not making progress toward your destination, the selected contact will receive your device’s location, battery level, and cellular service status.

StandBy Mode and Other Features

Modo StandBy

StandBy is what Apple calls the new full-screen experience that appears when you want to use your iPhone on a nightstand, in the kitchen, or at a table in landscape mode. Shows beautiful clocks, favorite photos or widgets, including Smart Stacks, which present the right widgets at the right time. There is also support for Live Activities, Siri, incoming calls, and larger notifications for easier usability when viewed from a distance.

iPadOS 17: Tablet Improvements

iPadOS 17 also offers notable improvements for iPad owners. Newer tablets like the iPad (2018), iPad Air (2019), iPad mini (2019), and iPad Pro (2018) will benefit from these updates.

One of the main changes is improvements to multitasking. Now you’ll be able to more easily switch between apps and even run multiple instances of the same app in separate windows. This will make using your iPad even more productive.

Additionally, Apple is introducing new stylus features, enhancing the experience for those using Apple Pencil. Accuracy and sensitivity have been improved, making it a more powerful tool for drawing and note-taking.

In summary, both iOS 17 and iPadOS 17 bring a host of exciting improvements and features to Apple devices. However, it’s important to remember that some older models will no longer be supported, so it’s time to consider an upgrade if you’re using an older device.

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