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iOS 17 has taken over the world of Apple users for a few months now and brings with it a wealth of new features. While many of the big innovations are in the spotlight, there are numerous hidden features and useful tricks that perhaps not every iOS user knows about. In this article, we will introduce ten lesser-known features of iOS 17 that can take your iPhone experience to a whole new level.
With each new version of iOS comes numerous improvements and adjustments designed to optimize the user experience. The development of iOS 17 has been no exception, and some of the new features could make your life easier and more productive. We want to help you unlock the full potential of your iPhone by introducing you to these hidden gems.
Messages: Faster photo sharing
You can now share images even faster in the Messages app. Simply hold the "+" button to go directly to the photo picker. This saves time and allows you to send images effortlessly.
Links in Mail: Easily add hyperlinks
In the Mail application, you can now add hyperlinks to texts without having to laboriously type URLs. Copy the link, highlight the text and paste it to turn the text into a hyperlink.
Text to Shapes in the Photos App
If you've added a shape to an image in the Photos app, you can now easily add text to that shape. Just double-tap the shape and type your text.
Understanding laundry symbols
Your iPhone's visual lookup feature can now help you decipher the meaning of laundry symbols. Simply take a photo of the symbol in the Photos app and tap "Visual Lookup" to get information.
ping Apple Watch
Do you often lose your Apple Watch? With iOS 17, you can ping it in the Control Center from your iPhone and find it more easily.
Mute Focus Mode notifications
When you set up a focus mode, you can now choose whether notifications should be muted all the time or only when the iPhone is locked. This allows you to concentrate better.
Securely lock the Journal app
If you want to keep your journal entries private, you can lock the Journal app in settings so that it can only be opened with Face ID. Your thoughts will remain protected.
schedule for journal entries
Do you often forget to write in your journal? Enable the "Journal Schedule" option in your settings to remind you to write your journal entries on specific days and at specific times.
Adaptation of Haptic Touches
Under Accessibility > Touch > Haptic Touch you can set how long it takes for content to activate with a long press. This allows you to customize your touch sensitivity.
Shake to Undo
Have you moved apps or widgets on your home screen and want to reset them? Use the "shake to undo" gesture to return them to their original position.
iOS 17 Conclusion
iOS 17 has once again enriched the world of iPhone users with exciting features. These ten lesser-known features can help you get the most out of your iPhone and optimize your digital life. Are you looking for new accessories? Then take a look in our Amazon Storefront - there you will find numerous products from leading providers, also for HomeKit and Co.! (Photo by Unsplash / Sophia Stark)
