Apple iOS 17: Apple announced iOS 17 during its Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) 2023. The latest version of the operating system for iPhone users will come with several new features. While the official launch will happen in September, Apple will release the first public beta of iOS 17 in July. The launch is likely to be close to the launch of the iPhone 15 series. The new OS or Operating System will come with features like a Journal app, a new display mode for your nightstand and much more. Here we are going to tell you about 10 such features that will be worth trying. 

1. Apple iOS 17: Journal app

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Journal is a new app that helps iPhone users reflect and practice gratitude through journaling, which has been shown to improve well-being.

2. Apple iOS 17: Personalise Your Phone Calls

You will be able to customise what people see when you call. Express yourself to friends and family with a personalised Contact Poster. 

3. Apple iOS 17: Live Voicemail

This is going to be a really helpful feature as it will let you see real-time transcription as someone leaves a voicemail.

4. Apple iOS 17: Messages

New Messages features enhance the way users communicate. An expandable menu that can be accessed with a simple tap to display iMessage apps gives Messages a sleeker look.

5. Apple iOS 17: Stickers

This will let you create your own stickers. Simply pick any image and create Live Stickers. Moreover, users can add effects that will help bring the stickers to life.

6. Apple iOS 17: FaceTime

FaceTime now supports audio and video messages so when users call someone who is not available, they can share a message that can be enjoyed later.

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7. Apple iOS 17: StandBy

StandBy will turn your iPhone into a bedside clock. Not only this, you can use it to showcase special moments from your photos and get the right information at the right time with the widget Smart Stacks.

8. Apple iOS 17: NameDrop and AirDrop

Sharing contacts would become easier as it will allow you to share phone numbers or email addresses by simply holding your iPhone near to someone else’s iPhone or Apple Watch4 with the use of NameDrop. 

Similarly, AirDrop makes it easy to share a file with a colleague or send photos to a friend in seconds.

9. Apple iOS 17: Keyboard

Autocorrect delivers even better support as you type. Autocorrected words are temporarily underlined so you know what’s been changed and you can revert back to the original word with just a tap.

10. Apple iOS 17: Safari and Passwords

Safari adds greater protection for Private Browsing, both from trackers as a user browses, and from people who might have access to a user’s device. Advanced tracking and fingerprinting protections go even further to help prevent websites from tracking or identifying a user’s device.