Apple announces iOS17 software update
By Kingsley Odii
As part of her keynote address at the recently held Worldwide developers conference, global tech giant, Apple, announced some of the new significant updates to Facetime, improved maps and weather apps, enhanced privacy features, and new tools for developers to create more powerful and customized apps. There was also a big focus on augmented reality, with updates to ARKIT that will make it easier for developers to create AR experiences and users to interact with them.
In addition, Apple also announced some updates to its other platforms, including new versions of macOS, watchOS, and tvOS. These updates will bring new features and improvement to the mac, Apple watch, and Apple TV.
Among the new features included in iOS17 are enhancement to Face Time, which will now allow spatial audio and a grid view for group calls. The new operating system will also introduce shareplay, a feature that let users watch movies or share their screen with others during a call or chat, as well as update notifications that prioritize important messages and allow users to set custom notification preferences. This technology makes sounds appear to come from the direction in which the person on the screen is positioned, enhancing the feeling of being in the same room during video calls.
Another innovation is a new Focus mode that lets users customize notifications based on their activities, so they can concentrate on their work, drive without distractions, or enjoy leisure time without interruption. Users can also create custom home screen pages and add widgets for apps that were previously limited to the Today View.
Apple Maps will also get a major upgrade with more detailed maps and transit information, coupled with an augmented reality experience that provides interactive walking instructions. Siri, the voice assistant, will have more natural-sounding voices and work offline for faster processing.
The Photos app will have a new design and improved search capabilities, including visual search and the ability to identify text within images. The Weather app will display more information, animations, and maps, including air quality data and humidex readings. The Wallet app will support driver’s licenses and state IDs in some states, as well as other forms of ID.
While live text will let users recognize texts in photos and screenshots and take action on it, such as making a phone call, sending a message, or looking up an address.
Other updates include improvements to the health app, the App Store, the home app, and the iPad’s multitasking capabilities. The new software will be available for all supported devices in the fall, likely along with the release of new iPhone models.
These new features and improvements announced for iOS 17 are certainly impressive and could make the iPhone even more appealing to potential buyers, especially those who are looking for advanced AR capabilities and enhanced privacy features
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