[인사이트] Reporter Kang Yoo-jeong = Apple unveiled the Vision Pro, iOS 17, and MacBook Air 15 to be released this fall at the Apple World Developers Conference (WWDC) 2023 on the 5th.
MR goggles ‘Vision Pro’ became a hot topic as Apple’s ambitious work.
While iOS 17 has been somewhat overshadowed by the Vision Pro, it has been attracting attention with a number of useful updates.
On the 9th (local time), IT media MacRumors introduced several features to note in iOS 17.
Note that iOS 17 update is supported for iPhone 14 series, 13 series, 12 series, 11 series, Xs series, Xr, SE (2nd generation or later) and cannot be updated on iPhone X, iPhone 8, or iPhone 8 Plus devices. .
1. Standby
The ‘Standby’ function, first introduced in iOS 17, provides a full-screen experience so that various information can be viewed at a glance even when the iPhone is placed horizontally and charging.
Similar to the Apple Watch’s night mode, placing your phone on the charger in landscape orientation activates a full-screen display that lets you see your calendar, clock, weather information, real-time activity, and more at a glance.
2. Facetime
FaceTime now supports voice and video messages. If the user does not answer the other person’s call, they can share it by leaving a message so that they can check it later.
In addition, during a FaceTime call, you can use reactions such as hearts, balloons, fireworks, laser beams, and rain to express more colorful expressions.
The new effects can be activated with a simple gesture, and third-party video calling apps can also take advantage of the new effects.
3. Message
Messages gets a major update with iOS 17. All-new stickers, such as new emoticon stickers and live stickers that can be created by separating objects from photos, provide a new experience.
In addition, users can apply effects to live stickers to add life to them, and store stickers in one place through the new library function on the keyboard.
In addition, with a simple tap, an expandable menu opens to display all iMessage-enabled apps, making Messages look cleaner, and the search function is more powerful and accurate with the addition of search filters.
Messages also introduces a ‘check-in’ feature, which allows users to instantly inform family and friends that they have arrived safely at their destination.
When a user initiates a check-in session, friends and family will automatically be notified upon arrival.
If the user stops moving before reaching their destination, information such as the device’s location, battery level and cellular service status is temporarily shared with designated contacts. All information is protected by end-to-end encryption.
4. Airdrop, Namedrop
Airdrop, which allows users to quickly share files with nearby users, is also new.
This is because a function called ‘name drop’ is added. This is a function that allows users to share contact information by bringing their iPhones or iPhones and Apple Watches together.
Also, using the same gesture, users who have iPhone devices close to each other can share content or initiate Share Play to listen to music, watch movies or play games together.
5. Real-time voicemail
I don’t use voicemail very often, so I sometimes forget that it even exists.
However, in iOS 17, when someone calls and leaves a voicemail, you can check the recording in real time from the lock screen.
It gives the opportunity to answer the phone while the caller leaves a message while viewing the voice message the other party leaves as a real-time transcription (translated into text).
In the case of calls classified as spam by the mobile carrier, they are not displayed as real-time voice messages and are immediately rejected.
6. Diary
With iOS 17, you can use a diary app to record and review your day.
Personalized suggestions are also provided that leverage on-device machine learning to inspire users to write in their journals.
A selection of recent activities, including photos, people, places, and exercise, make it easy to get started with journaling, and scheduled reminders help you get into journaling habits.
It is equipped with an app lock function, on-device processing, and end-to-end encryption technology to protect user’s personal information, and it is designed so that no one, including Apple, can open the user’s diary, so even a secret diary can be safe.
