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15 July 2023, 12:02 PM IST
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Apple announced some exciting new features for iOS 17, but some will be released in future updates like iOS 17.1, 17.2, or 17.3. Features include AirDrop over the Internet, a Journal app, collaborative Apple Music playlists, AirPlay in hotel rooms, and NameDrop to the Apple Watch.
Apple has exciting plans for the upcoming launch of iOS 17 this year, promising new features. Notable additions include contact posters, live voicemail transcription, standby functionality, FaceTime messages and more.
Apple has exciting plans for the upcoming launch of iOS 17 this year, promising new features. Notable additions include contact posters, live voicemail transcription, standby functionality, FaceTime messages and more.
Now, according to a report by Macworld, a selection of the most notable features won’t be available right away when users update their iPhone. Although these features are included in the iOS 17 feature lineup, Apple has reportedly scheduled their release later this year.
Now, according to a report by Macworld, a selection of the most notable features won’t be available right away when users update their iPhone. Although these features are included in the iOS 17 feature lineup, Apple has reportedly scheduled their release later this year.
The report suggests that Apple’s annual tradition of releasing iOS updates continues with iOS 17 and that some features are slated for future releases such as iOS 17.1, 17.2, or 17.3. Moreover, the report has provided an overview of these upcoming features along with the initial release. Here are the details of some of these features.
The report suggests that Apple’s annual tradition of releasing iOS updates continues with iOS 17, with some features slated for future releases such as iOS 17.1, 17.2, or 17.3. Moreover, the report has provided an overview of these upcoming features along with the initial release. Here are the details of some of these features.
Airdrop over the Internet
Apple’s upcoming iOS 17 introduces two AirDrop improvements. First, users can initiate AirDrop by bringing their iPhone near the recipient’s device. Second, large file transfers such as videos and photos can continue in full quality over the Internet, allowing users to continue their work while the transfer is complete. The second feature will be available after the initial iOS 17 release and will require both the sender and recipient to be signed into iCloud.
Airdrop over the Internet
Apple’s upcoming iOS 17 introduces two AirDrop improvements. First, users can initiate AirDrop by bringing their iPhone near the recipient’s device. Second, large file transfers such as videos and photos can continue in full quality over the Internet, allowing users to continue their work while the transfer is complete. The second feature will be available after the initial iOS 17 release and will require both the sender and recipient to sign in to iCloud.
Journal app
Apple unveiled the Journal app at WWDC, offering features like note-taking, multimedia integration, location tracking, and end-to-end encrypted iCloud syncing. However, users will have to wait until the end of this year to start using the app.
Journal app
Apple unveiled the Journal app at WWDC, offering features like note-taking, multimedia integration, location tracking, and end-to-end encrypted iCloud syncing. However, users will have to wait until the end of this year to start using the app.
Collaborative Apple Music playlists
According to the report, in iOS 17.1, 17.2, or possibly 17.3, users will be able to share playlists with friends, who can add, remove, and rearrange songs, while emoji reactions can be used in Now Playing.
Collaborative Apple Music playlists
According to the report, in iOS 17.1, 17.2, or possibly 17.3, users will be able to share playlists with friends, who can add, remove, and rearrange songs, while emoji reactions can be used in Now Playing.
Airplay in hotel rooms
According to the report, Apple plans to partner with hotel chains to bring AirPlay to their TVs, simplifying the process of playing personalized content. Users will scan a QR code on the TV to connect and stream from their phones. However, this feature will be introduced after the release of iOS 17 and it may take a year or more before it becomes widely available to travelers. Initially, only a select few hotels will accept it, others will follow suit in the future.
Airplay in hotel rooms
According to the report, Apple plans to partner with hotel chains to bring AirPlay to their TVs, simplifying the process of playing personalized content. Users will scan a QR code on the TV to connect and stream from their phones. However, this feature will be introduced after the release of iOS 17 and it may take a year or more before it becomes widely available to travelers. Initially, only a select few hotels will accept it, others will follow suit in the future.
Namedrop to the Apple Watch
Apple introduces “NameDrop” with new AirDrop features. With control over specific details shared, users can share their contact information by holding their iPhones close to each other.