Sep 18, 2023

Apple Drops iOS 17 Today: Get Ready For Contact Posters, Offline Maps, NameDrop & More

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What's In Store?

Apple fans, get ready for a treat! iOS 17 is dropping, and it's bringing a host of new features and improvements to the iPhone. After months of beta testing, this highly anticipated update is set to roll out to iPhone XS and newer models on September 18. Curious about what's in store? Here's a list of 10 exciting features you can expect with iOS 17.

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StandBy Mode: A New Charging Experience

StandBy mode is a game-changer for the iPhone's charging experience. When a device is charging and resting on its side, it can be tilted for a full-screen view featuring a clock, calendar, favorite photos, weather updates, music playback controls, widgets, and more. It's the perfect nightstand or desk companion. And for iPhone 14 Pro users, it even works with the always-on display.

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Contact Posters: Personalize Your Calls

iOS 17 introduces Contact Posters, allowing users to customize what their contacts see when calling them. You can include a photo or Memoji, and even choose font and background colors. This personal touch adds a new dimension to your phone calls and is available for both the built-in Phone app and third-party calling apps.

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NameDrop: Effortless Contact Sharing

NameDrop simplifies contact sharing by letting users share contact information with someone else by simply bringing the iPhones close together. It's a seamless way to exchange details, and you can select specific phone numbers or email addresses to share.

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Live Voicemail: Real-Time Transcription

Live Voicemail is a game-changer for managing voicemails. It provides real-time transcription on the screen as someone leaves a voicemail. You can even pick up the call while the caller is leaving the message if it's important. Spam calls identified by carriers will be instantly declined.

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Interactive Widgets: More Functionality

Though a little late to the party, interactive widgets have finally arrived on the iPhone, and they can be placed on the Home Screen, Lock Screen, and the StandBy view. These widgets can do more than ever before, from marking reminders as completed to controlling accessories in the Home app. Get ready for a more interactive iPhone experience!

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Apple Maps Offline: Navigate Without Network

Never get lost again with iOS 17 as users can now download specific map areas for offline use in Apple Maps. Enjoy turn-by-turn navigation, estimated time of arrival, and more, even when you're not connected to a cellular or Wi-Fi network.

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Stickers Drawer: Your Sticker Hub

iOS 17 brings all your stickers, including Live Stickers, emoji, Memoji, and iMessage sticker packs, into one convenient stickers drawer. You can even create Live Stickers by touching and holding an object in a photo.

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'Siri' Activation: Simplified Voice Commands

No more 'Hey Siri'! iOS 17 simplifies voice commands by allowing users to activate the iOS voice assistant with just "Siri." Users can issue multiple commands in succession without repeating the activation phrase.

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