Since its announcement, Apple’s iOS 17 has been the talk of the town. With so many new features, additions, release date and improvements, it’s no surprise that tech aficionados and iPhone users alike are ecstatic. Let’s take a closer look at everything iOS 17 has to offer.
Key Features of iOS 17
Widgets have grown more functional. They are now interactive, allowing users to do things such as marking off to do list items or pausing songs directly from the widget.
When charging, your iPhone may now change into a little smart display, displaying the time, news headlines, weather, and other information.
Improved Autocorrect: iOS 17 has a more efficient autocorrect mechanism, which makes typing easier.
FaceTime on Apple TV: For FaceTime calls on your Apple TV, you may now use your iPhone as a webcam.
Enhanced Siri: Siri has been significantly improved. To activate the voice assistant, simply say ‘Siri’ rather than ‘Hey, Siri’. You can also issue several commands without saying ‘Siri’ repeatedly.
Offline Apple Maps: Use the new offline maps capability to navigate without an internet connection.
Release Date and Availability
On September 18, iOS 17 was officially released, shortly after the iPhone 15 line was made available for pre order. The software update was initially revealed on June 5 during Apple’s annual developer conference, WWDC 2023. If you have an iPhone XS or later model, you can find the update easily in Settings > General > Software Update.
Device Compatibility with iOS 17
- iPhone 15
iPhone 15 Plus - iPhone 15 Pro
iPhone 15 Pro Max - iPhone 14
iPhone 14 Plus - iPhone 14 Pro
iPhone 14 Pro Max - iPhone 13
iPhone 13 mini - iPhone 13 Pro
iPhone 13 Pro Max - iPhone 12
iPhone 12 mini - iPhone 12 Pro
iPhone 12 Pro Max - iPhone 11
iPhone 11 Pro
iPhone 11 Pro Max - iPhone XS
iPhone XS Max - iPhone XR
iPhone SE 2
New Ringtones and Text Tones
The arrival of new ringtones and text tones is one of iOS 17’s nice surprises. Here’s a basic rundown:
Ringtones:
- Arpeggio
- Breaking
- Canopy
- Chalet
- Chirp… and many others.
Text Tones:
- Antic
- Cheers
- Chord
- Droplet
- Handoff … among others.
Note: Your current ringtone will not be changed automatically following the update. If you want to use one of the new tones, go to Settings > Sounds & Haptics > Ringtone.
Conclusion
iOS 17 demonstrates Apple’s dedication to improving user experience. With a mix of new and improved functionality, it’s evident that this upgrade is a huge step forward. Whether you’re enthused about the new ringtones, improved Siri, or interactive widgets, iOS 17 has something for everyone. So, if you haven’t upgraded yet, now could be the time!