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The world of iOS is about to get a major upgrade with the upcoming release of iOS 17. This new version of Apple’s operating system, set to launch in September, is currently in beta testing and promises a host of exciting features and improvements.

One of the key areas of focus for iOS 17 is communication. The Phone app has been completely overhauled, allowing users to create customised Contact Posters that display when you call someone. You can choose a photo or a Memoji, select a font, a font color, and more. This feature is not only available for the Phone app but also for third-party apps.

The Live Voicemail feature is another exciting addition. It provides a real-time transcription of voicemails on the Lock Screen as the person is speaking. Based on what’s being said, you can choose to pick up the phone. Calls marked as spam by carriers will be instantly declined and won’t appear as Live Voicemail.

NameDrop, a new facet of AirDrop, allows you to exchange contact information by bringing your iPhone near another iPhone. This feature also works with Apple Watch. Later this year, AirDrop will allow large file transfers to be initiated by two phones in close proximity, with the transfer finishing over iCloud.

FaceTime now supports both audio and video messages. If you don’t pick up a call, the person on the other end can leave a video recording or an audio message for you. FaceTime also supports a range of Reactions like hearts, balloons, fireworks, laser beams, and rain. These effects are activated through gestures and will also work in third-party apps.

An iPhone or iPad can now link to the Apple TV 4K for FaceTime on the TV. Using Continuity Camera, an iOS device serves as the camera for a FaceTime call, but the video is displayed on the larger screen of the TV. It supports Center Stage framing and all other FaceTime features, including Handoff, for transferring calls between an iOS device and the TV.

The Messages app has also seen some improvements. There’s a cleaner interface with access to apps, photos, and the camera tucked away behind a “+” button that’s next to the compose bar. All emoji characters are now stickers and can be placed over images and messages like a sticker. Search in Messages supports search filters for finding exactly what you’re looking for.

Location sharing in Messages is simpler and when a user shares a location, it’s updated in real time in the conversation. It works in tandem with Check In, a safety feature that tells a friend or family member that you’ve arrived safely at your destination when traveling.

Apple has also improved autocorrect across iOS, adding a new machine learning model that can better predict what you want to say. It can offer to autofill entire sentences with inline predictions when typing, so finishing a word or a sentence is as simple as pressing the spacebar.

When you’re not using your iPhone, you can put it horizontally on a charger to activate StandBy mode, a full-screen display with information you can see at a glance.

iOS 17 is shaping up to be a significant update, with a focus on enhancing communication and making the user experience more intuitive and enjoyable. We can’t wait to see these features in action! #iOS17 #Apple #Innovation #Communication