For Apple users, this month is all about the iPhone, whether you’re buying a new iPhone 15 or upgrading an older model with iOS 17, which officially rolls out today.
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iOS 17 represents the next generation of iPhone software, with a slew of features that ZDNET’s covered extensively since it first opened for developer beta in June. The focus of this year’s software version is clear; Apple is giving you a familiar iPhone experience with useful improvements that are just subtle enough to not warrant a dramatic shift in lifestyle.
That was my big takeaway after using an iPhone on iOS 17 all summer long, as I had originally prepared to write about all the dazzling new features with billboard-ready advertising. Instead, I’ve come to the realization that the latest iPhone software is good not because of any sweet animations or color pops but because it makes everything I’m already doing on the iPhone even better.
As you ready your iPhone for iOS 17 today or sometime later, here’s a list of useful (and subtle) features that you should be aware of:
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What do you think about iOS 17? Are there any other useful but subtle features that I missed? Let me know in the comments below.
Source : https://www.zdnet.com/article/ios-17-the-most-impactful-new-iphone-features-are-also-the-ones-youll-notice-the-least/#ftag=RSSbaffb68