Every year in June, Apple showcases its latest iterations of iOS versions at WWDC. At WWDC 2023, Apple officially unveiled the new iOS 17 update. This major software update, like those before it, is released on a yearly basis and brings with it a range of new features, many of which are compatible with not only the newest iPhones, but older models as well.
While there are incremental software updates throughout the year, it’s the yearly update that brings the most change. This year, iOS 17 introduces new features for Phone, FaceTime, and Messages, along with improvements for other apps, and even an all new app for journaling. The exciting enhancements and additions brought by iOS 17 can make an old iPhone feel like a brand new one.
Although you can get to know all about the latest features the new update will bring to the table, you will need to wait till September to get your hands on the stable update. In the meantime, it will help you know all that you can know about the latest update and what it offers. In this guide, you will get to know about Apple officially unveiled the iOS 17 update and everything you need to know.
Changelog for the new iOS 17 update
With Apple announcing the latest iOS update, here is what is in store for the users after the iPhone software update. The update is focused on four areas – communication, intelligent input, sharing, and new experiences. Here is what the new iOS 17 update is all about –
Phone
- Get personalized contact posts that you’ve set for others to see when you call them. It is also available in the Contacts app and is similar to customizing the Lock Screen.
- You’ll get the Voicemail with voice-to-text transcription before answering and transcription is handled on the device.
- You will also get FaceTime voicemail through the quick video recording feature.
Messages
- Search will have narrower terms for precision results.
- You should swipe for replying on any bubble.
- There is a location sharing now in line with the conversation.
- The audio messages will be transcribed.
- All the emojis are now stickers.
- iMessage apps are gracefully tucked away under the new + button
- The “Remove background” feature will turn subjects into stickers.
- Check-in will be a new feature for notifying family when you arrive safely. You will be able to automatically recognize when you aren’t making progress or responding and automatically shares update with family.
AirDrop
- AirDrop is a great way of sharing phone numbers and email sharing between nearby devices.
- SharePlay API to add AirDrop integration
- Sharing media has also been redesigned and long media transfers can be continued over the internet.
Journal
- Makes use of on-device machine learning for creating personalized suggestions for journaling
- The entries can be marked as important to stand out.
- The update now includes photos, interactions, and workouts as prompts.
- Prompts will inspire you to write.
