8 Hidden iOS 17 Features You Need to Know

2023-10-09 20:12:29

In September, Apple launched the new operating system, iOS 17. In addition to the more obvious updates, such as a new design and improved features, iOS 17 has a number of hidden features that may go unnoticed, but are definitely worth exploring. In this article, we’ll uncover 8 of these secret features, giving you an in-depth look at what iOS 17 has to offer.

1. Camera Level

Apple has added a new feature to its camera that allows photos taken with your iPhone to look more professional. To activate this feature, you must:

Settings > Camera > em Compositionactivate the option Level.

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2. White balance lock

Another interesting feature is the ability to lock the camera’s white balance when recording video. If this is not enabled, your camera may change the white balance of your footage within the same recording, and thus change the color tone within the same clip. For that:

Settings > Camera > Record Video > ative Lock White Balance.

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3. Set multiple timers (Timers)

Through iOS 17, Apple allows you to use multiple timers and label them. Prior to this iOS, it was only allowed to have one timer. To do this, tap:

Clock > Timers > Create the timer and name the same > Start

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4. Remove the “What’s up” when saying “Hey Siri”

Many people find it irritating to say “Hey Siri” to activate Apple’s virtual assistant. After all, it is possible to activate Alexa, for example, by just saying her name, rather than saying “Hey Alexa”. To change this setting, go to:

Settings > Siri and Search > Activate by > Siri or Hey Siri.

5. View pets in the People album

With the new update, iOS is smarter and recognizes people, places and things in your photos. Now the iPhone is able to use this feature and categorize pets. So, you can access the animal’s “icon” and see all the images grouped together. For that:

Photos > Scroll down to People > Click the pet icon.

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6. Zoom to crop images

Through iOS 17, Apple added a quick crop function to let you quickly adjust the framing of an image. When you pinch and zoom in on a photo, you can tap to open the editing tools and zoom crop.

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7. Detailed lunar information

The Moon is essential for the survival of human beings. After all, it is what stabilizes the gravity of the Earth’s seas, for example. Furthermore, she stars in several incredible photos and landscapes through her phases and lighting. With this in mind, the new iOS provides a function that allows you to view detailed information regarding the moon’s illumination, the time of its rise, and future progress. For that:

Open the Application Tempo > Scroll until you find the moon information, and tap on them. From there, the iPhone will display several details regarding it.

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8. New Astronomy wallpapers

iOS has been making new astronomical wallpapers available for some time. However, the new iOS expanded the possibilities, and included planets from our solar system: Mars, Jupiter and Saturn. To add a new wallpaper to your iPhone’s background, follow the steps below:

Settings > Home Screen and App Library > Add New Wallpaper > Tap Weather & Astronomy

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About iOS 17

iOS 17 brings a series of significant updates to the Phone, Messages, and FaceTime apps, providing new ways to communicate and express yourself. Now, with Standby mode, you can enjoy a full-screen experience when you place your iPhone horizontally while charging, allowing you to view information from a distance.

AirDrop has been improved to make it easier to share and connect with people nearby, and now includes the NameDrop feature to quickly share contact information.

In addition, the keyboard has also received improvements, making typing even easier and more efficient. It doesn’t stop there, iOS 17 brings updates to Widgets, Safari, the Music app and AirPlay, providing an even more complete and integrated experience.

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