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Additionally, the app bar in Messages has been replaced with a drawer, streamlining access to iMessage apps such as the Camera and Memoji. You can even customize the order of these apps for easy accessibility. This change eliminates the occasional disappearance of the app bar, ensuring all apps are consistently within reach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For creative minds, iOS 17 allows you to create your own stickers using the cutout feature introduced in iOS 16. You can apply various effects to your stickers, including white outlines and holographic filters, and even create animated stickers from Live photos. While not necessarily practical, these stickers add a touch of fun to your conversations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Shortcuts: A User-Friendly Revamp<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Confession time: I was never a fan of Shortcuts on my iPhone before iOS 17. Setting them up used to be a cumbersome task, and the Shortcuts homepage was more intimidating than inviting. However, iOS 17 has transformed my perception of Shortcuts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Apple has revamped the Shortcuts homepage to display a selection of pre-made shortcuts that you can easily add to your homepage with a long press. This new layout is significantly more user-friendly and provides a clear demonstration of Shortcuts’ capabilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Camera Level: Perfecting Your Shots<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
As someone who enjoys photography and video creation for social media, I’ve often worried about capturing perfectly straight shots. Before iOS 17, I relied on my instincts or tried to align objects in the frame for reference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
iOS 17 introduces a game-changing feature in the Camera app: an on-screen level. This unobtrusive white line, which turns yellow when the shot is level, runs across the center of your screen. It has significantly improved the quality of my photos and even came in handy when I needed to ensure a picture frame on my wall was perfectly straight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Reminders Grocery Lists: A Shopper’s Dream<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Grocery shopping can be a delightful experience, but it’s less enjoyable when you forget items or have to crisscross the store multiple times. iOS 17 comes to the rescue with a feature in the Reminders app that allows you to create organized grocery lists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The app automatically categorizes your items into sections with headers such as “Produce,” “Breads & Cereals,” and “Household items.” It even recognizes popular brand names and sorts them accordingly. This thoughtful addition simplifies the shopping process and ensures you don’t miss a thing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
iOS 17 Features Not Available at Launch<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
While iOS 17 brings a plethora of enhancements to your iPhone, some exciting features announced at WWDC are not yet available at launch. One such feature is the Journal app, designed to offer journaling suggestions, keep your entries private, and more. Apple promised its arrival later in the year, and we eagerly await its release.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Collaborative Playlists in Apple Music, another anticipated feature, will allow users to invite friends and family to edit playlists or react to specific tracks. Unfortunately, this feature has not yet made its debut, leaving us in anticipation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Additionally, the promise of AirDrop finishing file transfers when devices move out of range remains unfulfilled, with no official word on its release date. These pending features are exciting additions that will further enrich the iOS experience once they become available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Final Word on iOS 17<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
In conclusion, iOS 17 represents a substantial leap forward for Apple’s mobile operating system. Whether you own the latest iPhone model or an older one, iOS 17 brings significant functional improvements that enhance your daily iPhone experience. While not all changes are as flashy as StandBy mode, they are certainly meaningful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Before you eagerly update your device to iOS 17, remember to back up your iPhone as a precaution. It’s also advisable to wait a day or two to see if any early adopters encounter issues, ensuring a smoother update process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
When will iOS 17 be available to the public?<\/strong> iOS 17 is set to be released to the public on Monday, September 18th.<\/p>\n\n\n\nWill iOS 17 work on older iPhone models?<\/strong> Yes, iOS 17 is compatible with iPhone XS and newer models. While newer iPhones may experience the full range of features, older models will still benefit from approximately 90% of iOS 17’s enhancements.<\/p>\n\n\n\nCan I use StandBy mode on older iPhones?<\/strong> Yes, StandBy mode is available on older iPhones, but it works best on devices with always-on displays. On other compatible iPhones, it functions until the screen goes to sleep.<\/p>\n\n\n\nWhen can we expect features like the Journal app and Collaborative Playlists in Apple Music to be available?<\/strong> Apple has not provided specific release dates for these features yet, but they are expected to be introduced later in the year as updates.<\/p>\n\n\n\nIs it essential to back up my iPhone before updating to iOS 17?<\/strong> Yes, it’s advisable to back up your iPhone before any major software update as a precautionary measure.<\/p>\n\n\n\nCan I customize the order of apps in the Messages drawer?<\/strong> Yes, you can rearrange the order of apps in the Messages drawer for easy access to your most-used apps.<\/p>\n\n\n\nHow do I access the Camera level in iOS 17?<\/strong> The Camera level is displayed as a thin white line across the center of the screen and turns yellow when the shot is level. It’s available in the Camera app for straightening photos and videos.<\/p>\n\n\n\nWhat benefits does StandBy mode offer beyond being a bedside clock?<\/strong> StandBy mode provides easy access to interactive widgets, notifications, and music control without unlocking your iPhone. It also encourages a healthier relationship with your device by allowing you to disconnect when needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\nAre there any limitations to StandBy mode?<\/strong> StandBy mode currently supports a limited number of widgets, and some email widgets are missing. It works best on iPhones with always-on displays and has limitations on other compatible iPhones when the screen goes to sleep.<\/p>\n\n\n\nHow does the autocorrect undo function work in Messages?<\/strong> When autocorrect makes a correction, Messages underlines the corrected word. Tapping the word provides an option to undo the correction and revert it to your original input.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Apple is on the cusp of releasing iOS 17 to the eager public on Monday, September 18th. Having had the privilege of beta testing this exciting update for the past two months, I’m here to provide you with an in-depth review of what you can expect from iOS 17.<\/p>\n
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