iOS 17, scheduled for an official release on September 18, is causing excitement among iPhone users, and it's not hard to see why. The update introduces new features that promise to enhance the user experience. With the new Check In feature, your iPhone will automatically inform your concerned friends when you arrive, eliminating those "Text me when you get home" mishaps. There's also the NameDrop function, making it easier to exchange contact information, and the highly anticipated Journal app is generating a lot of buzz.
However, iOS 17 has introduced several brand-new features over the past few days, and you might not have noticed them yet. If you're like me and love staying informed about how your iOS experience is evolving, here are three additional iOS 17 treats unveiled this week.
If you're tired of Apple's existing ringtones and text tones, you'll be delighted to learn that iOS 17 has introduced over 20 new audio clips that you can use for ringtones, alarms, text notifications, and more.
Compared to the old library, the new collection features longer and more contemporary ringtones. If you prefer the previous ringtones, you can still access them in the "Classic" section.
At the iPhone 15 "Wanderlust" event, Apple showcased a new photo feature that allows you to adjust the focus and depth of subjects, essentially adding a bokeh effect to your photos. Initially considered an iPhone 15-exclusive feature, it turns out that it's also coming to previous-generation iPhones through iOS 17.
However, this feature will only be available to users of iPhone 13, iPhone 14, and iPhone 15, excluding owners of iPhone 12 models and older.
For environmentally conscious users, iOS 17 introduces a new tool called "Grid Forecast" in the Home app. This tool informs users when cleaner energy is available on the power grid, allowing you to make more eco-friendly choices regarding electricity usage.
For instance, if you need to charge your Tesla, you can monitor the Grid Forecast tool to use cleaner energy during periods of high power consumption. All these features, including the ones mentioned earlier, are currently accessible in the latest version of the iOS 17 public beta.