8 New Features in iOS 17 and the List of iPhones That Will Get It
Apple has announced that the final version of the iOS 17 operating system will be available to all users with compatible iPhones starting Monday, September 18, 2023. However, the iPhone 8 and iPhone X series will not receive the new iOS 17 updates.
Here are the iPhones that will receive the iOS 17 operating system:
1. iPhone SE (2nd generation) or any newer version.
2. iPhone XR.
3. iPhone XS.
4. iPhone XS Max.
5. iPhone 11 series.
6. iPhone 12 series.
7. iPhone 13 series.
8. iPhone 14 series.
9. iPhone 15 series.
Here are the new features in iOS 17:
Phone App
- The Phone app in iOS 17 comes with significant updates, including contact stickers that allow users to customize how they appear to their contacts.
- Users can instantly convert voicemail to written text and reply to calls while the caller leaves a message.
Messages App
- The Messages app in the new operating system features new stickers and a more powerful search function.
- It also allows users to convert voice messages to written text instantly.
- The "Share My ETA" feature automatically notifies friends and family when users safely arrive at their destination.
Share My Information
- The Share My Information feature provides users with a new way to use the Quick Share feature by simply bringing two iPhones close to each other.
- The same gesture can be used to send content using Quick Share and more.
Stand By
- The Stand By feature in iOS 17 offers users a new experience with a customizable full-screen display.
- It allows users to easily view information at a glance even from a distance when the iPhone is placed on its side while charging.
- The StandBy feature transforms the iPhone into a desk clock when connected to a MagSafe charger and placed horizontally, displaying the time, widgets, and other elements.
Journals
- The iOS 17 operating system provides various other updates, including Journals, a new app that helps iPhone users practice mindfulness and gratitude through journaling.
- It also includes improvements in the autocorrect and spell check features, enhanced privacy in Safari's private browsing mode, password sharing with iCloud Keychain, and pet recognition in the Photos app.
Password and Password Key Sharing with Groups
- Sharing passwords with trusted contacts will become easier and more secure in iOS 17.
- Anyone in the group can add and edit passwords to keep them constantly updated.
- All password sharing operations are fully encrypted through iCloud Keychain, ensuring that even Apple cannot access the shared passwords.
Sharing AirTag with 5 People
- In iOS 17, users can share an AirTag tracking device with up to five other people, allowing friends and family to track items in the Find My app.
- Each person in the group can see the location of the item, play a sound, and use the Precision Finding feature to help locate the shared AirTag when in proximity.
Direct Recipe Look Up from Photos
- The Visual Look Up feature allows users to tap on any food item in a photo and search for similar recipes without the need to search the web.
With these exciting new features and the wide range of compatible iPhones, iOS 17 promises to enhance the user experience and provide more convenience and functionality.
