iOS 17: Here’s what you can expect from Apple’s next big iPhone OS update

With Worldwide Developer’s Conference (WWDC) just around the corner, we won’t have to wait long to get a glimpse at Apple’s next-generation operating systems. Not surprisingly, much of the excitement is usually reserved for the iOS update coming to iPhones. With iOS 16 a year old, most of us are no doubt waiting to see what the upcoming iOS 17 is likely to offer. Read on to find a bunch of new features and upgrades that iOS 17 is likely to bring this year.  

IOS 17 expected features 

Control Centre revamp: If you’re a fan of the Control Centre that was introduced on iPhones back in 2013, we have news for you. Apple plans to tweak the UI a bit to make it more customisable. This means users might just be able singularly pick out controls they use regularly and leave the ones that they don’t.

More for Dynamic Island: Along with the iPhone 14 in 2022 came Dynamic Island, which quickly became a fan favourite in no time. That said, the tech giant is hinting at the possibility of this feature performing much more than it currently can. While there’s not a lot of clarity on this, users might be able to have notifications flow out of Dynamic Island instead of rolling into the screen.  

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CarPlay: With iOS 17, you will also have better control over your car’s functions with CarPlay. Upgrades could include seamless integration with your vehicle’s speedometer, fuel gauge, odometer, and several other functions. Apple could additionally put in widgets that display the duration of your journey, weather and fuel information. 

Better Search: Reports also suggest Apple could be looking at streamlining its search results with iOS 17. This means you can now search for texts in videos or type in specific keywords to look for subjects within images. So, the next time you want to browse through your 1,200 images, you don’t have to slip into instant dread. 

Third-party App Stores: Lastly, Apple is considering including third-party app stores for users with its iOS 17 update. However, chances are it may only be available for people within the European Union for now. Despite that, we can’t wait for this and other exciting changes to come our way with the new iOS 17 update.