13 Hidden iOS 17 and iPadOS 17 Features in English

13 Hidden iOS 17 and iPadOS 17 Features

iOS 17 and iPadOS 17 brought a bunch of cool features, some a bit more under the radar than others. Here are 13 hidden gems you might not have known about:

Security and Privacy:

• Lock Private Browsing: Safari in iOS 17 lets you lock Incognito mode with Face ID or Touch ID, adding an extra layer of security. [Lock Private Browsing in iOS 17]
• Autofill Verification Codes: One-time codes can be a pain to type. iOS 17 can snag them from your email and autofill them for you.
• Share Passwords Securely: Sharing passwords with someone you trust? iOS 17 lets you do it securely through your trusted contacts.

Productivity and Organization:

• Live Voicemail Transcription: No more wrestling with voicemail. iOS 17 transcribes them and lets you see them on the lock screen.
• Smart Shopping Lists: Reminders in iOS 17 can automatically organize your shopping list by category, making grocery shopping a breeze.
• Link Notes Together: Got complex projects with interconnected ideas? iOS 17 lets you link notes together for better organization.
• Offline Maps: A lifesaver for travelers! Apple Maps in iOS 17 lets you download maps for offline use.
• Entertainment and Communication:
• Collaborative Playlists: Teaming up for a party? Create a collaborative playlist in Apple Music on iOS 17.
• Listen to Webpages: Turn web articles into audiobooks! iOS 17 has a new feature in Safari that lets you listen to webpages being read aloud.
• FaceTime on Apple TV: Want to have a FaceTime call on the big screen? iOS 17 lets you initiate a FaceTime call on your iPhone and then beam it to your Apple TV.

Extras:

• Find Lost Apple Watch: Misplaced your Apple Watch? No worries, iOS 17 lets you ping it from the Control Center.
• Auto-Delete Verification Codes: No more clutter! iOS 17 can automatically delete one-time codes you no longer need.
• Laundry Symbol Genius: Confused by laundry care symbols? Just use Visual Look Up in iOS 17 to decipher them with your iPhone camera.