iOS 17 is released: see what's new and how to install

Starting today, September 18, 2023, users of iPhone can update their devices to the iOS 17, the new version of the company's mobile operating system Apple , and use the new features. O showmetech tells you which models will be updated and how to complete the process, which takes less than 5 minutes to start.

What's New in iOS 17

Improved autocorrect

Get more help during typing. Corrections are now temporarily underlined for easier viewing, and you can restore the original word with a tap. Suggestions appear as you type: tap the spacebar to complete words or sentences. Although it sounds like a feature already included in the current version of iOS, there is improvements to the typing experience on iPhone. With the addition of a new language model, the new feature makes the broker more precise and also, when dictating messages, offers more clarity.

What's New on FaceTime

O FaceTime, the tool for making video calls between Apple devices (including iPads and Macs), is also coming with some improvements. One of the most anticipated changes to FaceTime in iOS 17 is the possibility of using the application in Apple TV, taking your conversations to the bigger screen. With FaceTime on Apple TV, you can use your iPhone as a remote camera and view your contacts on your television.

You can also use your Apple TV remote to navigate FaceTime options like muting your microphone, switching between cameras, or ending the call. Also included was the possibility of record a video or message for when someone calls you on FaceTime and you not available to attend.

Contacts with poster

Your phonebook contacts will now have a Poster. The novelty is an image that the user defines to relate to that person. The image can be a photo of that contact, an image that refers to him or even a business card. Memoji. When the user receives a call, for example, the Poster of that contact will be displayed to facilitate recognition.

More sharing on AirDrop

Apple's sharing system, the AirDrop, is enhanced with iOS 17. Move your iPhone close to someone else's iPhone to use the new one NameDrop, a quick sharing tool. Both can select the phone numbers or email addresses they want to share and they can also instantly send their Contact Poster. Just bring one phone close to the other to start the transfer via AirDrop.

Everything you share is sent over the internet, securely and with no loss of quality, even if your device is out of AirDrop range. The only requirement is that you and the person receiving the data are on iCloud. And also to activate the shareplay instantly, just bring one iPhone to another. Place your iPhone next to a friend's iPhone to watch movies, listen to music, play games together and more with SharePlay.

Faster access to Siri

A Crab gained new features and improvements that promise to make it even more intelligent, useful and natural. Just take a look at the personal assistant enhancements.

• Simplified Activation: Now, you no longer need to say “Hey Siri” to trigger the assistant. Just say “Siri” and she will start listening. This makes the interaction faster and more fluid, in addition to avoiding awkward situations when Siri does not respond on the first try;
• Commandos multiples: You can also ask Siri to do a variety of things without having to wake her up between requests. For example, you can say “Siri, set a five minute timer”, wait for it to respond, then say “Give me the weather forecast” and it will run the second task without having to say “Siri” again. This makes it easy to use the wizard for everyday tasks;
• visual results: Siri has also started to show richer and more visual results on the iPhone screen, especially in the new Standby mode, which turns the device into a useful screen when charging horizontally (more on that shortly). You can ask Siri to check the weather, the score of a game, or the progress of a delivery and see the information clearly and far away;
• Artificial intelligence: Finally, Siri also got smarter thanks to the use of software from OpenAI, an artificial intelligence research company, including responsible for ChatGPT. Siri can now track your conversations, generate text and create summaries of information from the web. This allows it to be more personalised, creative and informative.

What's new in Safari, the default browser

Now let's talk about the news of iOS 17 about the safari, the iPhone's default browser. iOS 17 brings several improvements to Safari, which combined could be enough to convince you to use a native browser instead of a third-party one like Chrome or Firefox. Here's what's new in Safari on iOS 17.

• Profiles: Safari now lets you create different profiles to keep your browsing activities separated by topic, like work and home. By creating different profiles, you can easily switch between browsing history, extensions, tab groups, cookies and bookmarks without confusion;
• Private Mode Lock with Touch ID/Face ID: If you use private mode to browse the web, you probably don't want someone to see your tabs when they pick up your iPhone. Fortunately, iOS 17 lets you lock these tabs when you're not using them, requiring a Touch ID or Face ID verification (depending on your iPhone) to open them again;
• Search improvements: Safari promises more relevant and easier-to-read search results. The demo showed several regular results below a widget showing the current scores of the MLS game the user was looking for;
• Removing Trackers in Private Mode: There's no point in opening a private tab if other sites can monitor what you're doing. In an added feature in Safari's security, private mode windows in iOS 17 now block tracking cookies and delete URL tracking tags that some websites add to the end of links that would otherwise keep tabs on your adventures on the web. web;
• Mail App Verification Code Autofill: Your iPhone is already smart enough to detect when a verification code for a website arrives in your Messages app, showing the code at the top of your keyboard for easy entry. Now iOS 17 will expand the verification code autofill system to the Mail app as well;
• password sharing: iCloud Keychain users will be able to share usernames and passwords with select groups in iOS 17, with credentials automatically updating if you change anything. This feature works on iOS apps, but Safari is likely to benefit the most from this collaborative feature.

Standby Mode

The way On hold ( stand by) is one of the biggest new features coming to iOS 17. We're talking about a new way to use your iPhone. The Standby mode shows information designed for you to see from afar and in a more practical way, just by placing it in the horizontal, making the most of the useful space of the smartphone screen. Use your iPhone as a bedside clock, display photos of special moments, and access the right information at the right time with the widget Smart Sets.

Stay on top of what's happening in real time, like a game score or restaurant delivery, with live activities in full screen. Siri takes Standby mode to the next level with detailed information you can see from afar. Now it will be even easier to know the weather forecast or start a timer without using your hands.

smart widgets

Os Widgets, which are small applications that can be added to your iPhone's home screen, were introduced in iOS 14, but now they are even more customizable, interactive and intelligent. Let's see some of the new features that iOS 17 brings to Widgets.

• Personalisation: You can choose from different Widget sizes, colors and styles, and even create your own with the Widget Studio app. You can also group widgets into stacks and slide between them with a gesture;
• Interaction: You can tap on Widgets to open the corresponding app, or use pinch and drag gestures to resize or reposition Widgets on the screen. Some Widgets also let you interact with them directly, like the Music Widget, which shows playback controls, or the Calendar Widget, which lets you add or edit events;
• Intelligence: Widgets can adapt to your context and preferences, showing relevant information according to the time of day, your location, your app usage and other factors. For example, the weather widget can show the weather forecast for your current city, or for your next destination if you are travelling. The Photo Widget can showcase your favorite memories, or suggest new photos for you to view.

Improved Messaging App

The application Posts, for SMS exchanges or messages via the Internet, will also receive very interesting improvements. Tap the new button “+” to view everything you send most often, such as photos, audio messages or your location. Swipe up to reveal your other iMessage apps. The resource "Arrived well?” automatically notifies a close person or family member when you arrive at your destination, such as home.

The new arrow takes you directly to the first unread text in the conversation. Now, just swipe right to reply to any message. Find the message you are looking for faster by combining filters to refine your search. Audio messages are now transcribed, allowing you to read them instantly and listen to them later. all your Live Stickers, emojis, Memoji and other sticker packs are gathered in a new sticker reservoir.

animated stickers

In the new update, you can long-press on any object in a photo to turn it into a custom sticker. Now, you can also add new effects to stickers, such as Glitter, Fluffy, Comic and Outline. In addition, it is possible to create animated stickers, the Live StickersUsing live Photos. To react to messages with stickers you can use the floating menu.

And now, you can access your sticker drawer in apps from App Store, even using the emoji keyboard. Another novelty is that you can use the Appointment to add stickers to photos, documents, screenshots, and more. These updates give you even more options to customize your photos and interact with your messages in fun ways.

Which devices will receive iOS 17?

All models launched from the iPhone XR (2018) onwards will receive the new version of Apple's operating system. Check out the full list:

• iPhone XR;
• iPhone XSMax;
• iPhone XS;
• iPhone 11;
• iPhone 11Pro;
• iPhone 11 ProMax;
• iPhone 12;
• iPhone 12Pro;
• iPhone 12 ProMax;
• iPhone 13;
• iPhone 13 ProMax;
• iPhone 14;
• iPhone 14 Plus;
• iPhone 14 Pro;
• iPhone 14 Pro Max;
• iPhone 15
• iPhone SE (2nd generation and newer).

It is worth remembering that the line iPhone 15 arrives on the international market on September 22nd, with iOS 17 already installed from the factory. We have already told you more details about this in special launch article for Apple's new smartphones, be sure to check it out.

How to access iOS 17 on iPhone?

If your iPhone is on the list of devices that will receive the new version of the operating system, simply start the download and wait for the update to be installed automatically. See the step by step below. Screenshots were taken with a iPhone 13.

Passo 1: access the Settings and then scroll to Software update.

Step 2: You will see information about the current version of the system installed on your cell phone and, just below, a message that the iOS 17 is available. Click on it.

Step 3: On the next screen, after reading all the information, just click Download and install. Then enter your security code.

Step 4: The final step just requires you to click Accept after reading the Terms and conditions and then in Agree, on the confirmation screen.

Step 5: just wait for the update package to be downloaded according to your internet speed and then wait for the device to finish working automatically.

When it restarts, you can now fully use the features. Which of the new features are you most excited to try in your daily life? Tell us Comment!

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reviewed by Glaucon Vital in 18 / 9 / 23.