Apple announced the latest version of the iPhone operating system, iOS 17 last month. Now its public beta version is available to iPhone users for free to download. Note that the stable version of it will be accessible to all users when the generation of iPhone launches globally.
The public beta of iOS 17 has started to roll out for iPhone users. In addition to this Apple is also releasing the first public betas of iPadOS 17, watchOS 10, and macOS Sonoma along with iOS 17. The latest version of the iPhone operating system brings new features and improvements that improve your daily activities.
The Phone app is getting a significant makeover. Contact Posters, which let you customise how you appear on other people’s devices across Phone, FaceTime, Messages, and AirDrop, give incoming calls a completely different look. Live Voicemail gives you the information you need right away so you can pick up the calls that count, allowing you to regain control over your incoming calls.
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With the brand-new app Journal, you can document both regular and memorable events in your life by writing about them. Using information that your iPhone already has about you, such as your activity, location, phone calls, images, and more, intelligently curated ideas with writing prompts to get you started are developed particularly for you. The journal also has scheduled alerts to encourage habit formation and to record personal improvement by reflecting on the past.
You get new tools and insights from your health in two crucial areas: mental and visual health. Additionally, Favourites now features chart information. To keep motivated and consistent, the Fitness app and Fitness+13 introduce additional options like Sharing Highlights, Stacks, and Custom Plans.
By turning iPhone on its side while charging, you get a new full-screen experience with glanceable information designed to view from a distance. You can choose clocks, photos, and widgets to display. Support for Smart Stacks, Live Activities, and Siri make StandBy perfect for your nightstand, kitchen counter, or desk.
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The new iOS 17 introduces Standby as yet another great function. You can access a new full-screen experience with glanceable information while your iPhone is charging by flipping it on its side. Clocks, pictures, and widgets are all options for display. StandBy is ideal for your nightstand, kitchen counter, or workstation thanks to its support for Smart Stacks, Live Activities, and Siri.
System Requirements
iOS 17 is available as a free software update. The following iPhone models are compatible with iOS 17:
• iPhone 14
• iPhone 14 Plus
• iPhone 14 Pro
• iPhone 14 Pro Max
• iPhone 13
• iPhone 13 mini
• iPhone 13 Pro
• iPhone 13 Pro Max
• iPhone 12
• iPhone 12 mini
• iPhone 12 Pro
• iPhone 12 Pro Max
• Phone 11
• iPhone 11 Pro
• iPhone 11 Pro Max
• iPhone XS
• iPhone XS Max
• iPhone XR
• iPhone SE (2nd generation and newer)
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