Apple's iOS 17 update is available today, and it's packed with new features that will make your iPhone even more personal and productive. Here's a highlight of the top new features to look forward to:
New communication features
iOS 17 introduces a number of new features to make communicating with friends and family even easier and more fun. For example, you can now create animated stickers from your Live Photos, and SharePlay has been expanded to include TV shows and movies.
Improved privacy and security
Apple is always committed to improving privacy and security, and iOS 17 is no exception. New features include the ability to lock Private Browsing tabs behind Face ID or Touch ID, and the ability to remove tracking parameters from URLs.
More intelligent input
iOS 17 also includes a number of new features to improve the speed and accuracy of typing. For example, Autocorrect has been improved to be more contextual, and there's a new QuickType keyboard that allows you to type emojis and punctuation more easily.
New experiences
iOS 17 also includes a number of new experiences, such as:
StandBy: A new low-power mode that displays glanceable information on the lock screen, such as the time, date, and notifications.
Journal: A new app that makes it easy to practice gratitude and keep track of your thoughts and feelings.
Shared AirTags and AirPods: You can now share AirTags and AirPods with family members and friends, so you can easily keep track of each other's belongings.
Other new features
In addition to the features listed above, iOS 17 also includes a number of other new features, such as:
Improved Focus modes: Focus modes have been improved to be more flexible and customizable.
New HomeKit features: New HomeKit features make it easier to control your smart home devices.
New AssistiveTouch features: New AssistiveTouch features make it easier to control your iPhone if you have limited mobility.