iOS 17 Cheat Sheet: What to Know About the New iPhone Update
Here's how to download the update, how to use the new features and more.
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Here's what you should know about iOS 17.
Apple's iOS 17 was released last week, shortly after the company held its "Wonderlust" event, in which the tech giant announced the new iPhone 15 lineup, the Apple Watch Series 9 and the Apple Watch Ultra 2. We put together this cheat sheet to help you learn about the new features in iOS 17 and how to use them, and to keep track of its subsequent updates.
Getting started with iOS 17
- iOS 17 Review: StandBy Mode Changed My Relationship With My iPhone
- Whether or Not Your iPhone Supports iOS 17
- Do This Before Downloading iOS 17
- How to Download iOS 17 to Your iPhone
Using iOS 17
- Three iPhone Settings to Change after Downloading iOS 17
- iOS 17's Best New Features
- The iOS 17 Features We're Excited About
- iOS 17 Is Filled With Delightful Features, Intuitive Improvements and More
- 17 Hidden iOS 17 Features You Shouldn't Miss
- iOS 17 Upgrades Your iPhone's Keyboard
- You Can Tag Your Pets In Your 'People' Album With iOS 17
- How to Create Live Stickers in iOS 17
- How to Set Up Contact Posters in iOS 17
- How to Automatically Delete Two-Factor Verification Codes in iOS 17
- What to Know About iOS 17's Unreleased Journal App
- How Good Are Offline Maps in iOS 17?
- How to Use iOS 17's Live Voicemail Feature
- You Can Change Your Private Browsing Browser in iOS 17
- Hidden iOS 17 Feature Makes It Easier to Send Photos and Videos
- You Can Clone Your Voice with iOS 17. Here's How
- Are Audio Message Transcripts in iOS 17 Any Good?
- Sharing AirTags in iOS 17 is Easy. Here's How
- How to Create Camera Shortcuts in iOS 17
iOS 17 updates
- What iOS 17.1 Could Bring to Your iPhone
- What to Know About iOS 17.0.1
- Apple Made an iPhone 15 Mistake, but iOS 17.0.2 Is Here to Fix It
Make sure to check back periodically for more iOS 17 tips and how to use new features as Apple releases more updates.
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