Users now have another way to customize their messages with an all-new stickers experience that adds the ability to create Live Stickers by lifting subjects from photos. Search gets more powerful and precise with search filters audio messages get automatically transcribed so users can read them in the moment or listen later replying inline becomes as simple as swiping on a text bubble and the new expandable menu provides easy access to all iMessage apps, giving Messages a sleeker look. Messages adds new features that make it easier to use and even more fun when connecting with the people who matter the most. More Ways to Stay Connected with Messages With Center Stage, users stay perfectly framed even as they move around the room.

To see friends and family on the big screen, users can use Continuity Camera to start a FaceTime call on iPhone and hand it off to Apple TV, or initiate the FaceTime call directly from their Apple TV. FaceTime calls get more expressive with Reactions such as hearts, balloons, fireworks, and laser beams that can be activated by simple gestures, and are also available with supported third-party video conferencing apps, such as Zoom and Webex by Cisco.įaceTime now features an incredible connected experience with Apple TV 4K. Users are now able to leave a video or audio message on FaceTime to capture exactly what they want to say when someone they call is not available. With Silence Unknown Callers enabled, unknown numbers are transferred directly to Live Voicemail, and calls identified as spam by carriers are instantly declined. With the power of the Neural Engine, Live Voicemail transcription is handled on-device and remains private. Live Voicemail provides a real-time transcription as someone leaves a voicemail, and gives users the opportunity to pick up while the caller is leaving their message. Contact Posters can be personalized with beautiful treatments for photos, Memoji, and eye-catching typography and font colors. Personalized Contact Posters provide a new way for users to express themselves by customizing how they appear when they call known contacts, including in third-party calling apps. The Phone app is essential to the iPhone experience, and it receives a big update that makes the calls that matter stand out even more. iOS 17 is available today as a free software update. IOS 17 makes iPhone even more personal and intuitive with major updates to communication apps StandBy, a new way to experience iPhone when it is charging easier sharing with AirDrop and more intelligent input that improves the speed and accuracy of typing.

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