Apple Releases Latest Operating System iOS 17, iPadOS 17 On This Date

Apple has unveiled the latest version of operating system iOS 17, iPadOS 17 for iPhones and iPads during the launch of iPhone 15 on September 12. The latest version of the operating system will be available in the market from September 18.

iOS 17 Release Candidate has already been available for Apple developers and beta users, however, general public can enjoy the new operating system from September 18.

New Features In iOS 17

StandBy option

With iOS 17, iPhone can serve as an information hub with the StandBy option. The new feature will enable the users to view customizable full-screen information like display time, Live Activities, incoming notifications, and tons of widgets on the locked screen. Notably the feature works only when you put your Apple iPhone to charge.

New widgets

iOS 17 brings interactive widgets to lock screen and home screen on Apple iPhones. These widgets support both first-party as well as third-party apps.

NameDrop

The new NameDrop feature will make use of AirDrop on the iPhone to share contact information more easily by bringing two iPhones together.

Update to Phone and Messages app

The iOS 17 also adds customizable Contact Poster in the Phone app, allowing users to choose what their contacts see when they call them. Features like live voicemail and silence of unknown callers will also be rolled out in select regions.

Updates to FaceTime app

With iOS 17, iPhone users can record and send an audio/video message in case one misses a call. Users can add 3D effects to their video during a FaceTime call.