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iOS 16 vs iOS 17: Ahead of WWDC, know what is likely to change for iPhone users?

One of the biggest attractions for Apple WWDC 2023 is the announcement of iOS 17. The keynote session of the event will unveil the new features and upgrades Apple will be bringing to iPhones this year. Last year, iOS 16 was announced at WWDC 2022 and it brought some big changes to the lock screen of iPhones as well as always-on display and improvements to many apps. Compared to that, will Apple be able to deliver on the expectations of iPhone users and Apple enthusiasts? We may not know all the iOS 17 features for sure, but the leaked features are already out. So, let us see how the upcoming operating system fare compared to its predecessor.iOS 16 vs iOS 17: What's changing?Last year, through iOS 16, Apple brought the biggest change to the iPhone lock screen since iOS 7. It offered cus...
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Ahead of WWDC 2023, Apple reveals amazing stats on iOS 16 and more

Apple is preparing for one of the biggest tech events of the year – WWDC 2023! Starting on June 5, Apple will announce a number of exciting products such as a mixed reality headset, and showcase the major software updates - ranging from iOS 17, iPadOS 17, watchOS 10, xrOS, and tvOS 17. And just days before the Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC), Apple has released its most recent adoption statistics for iOS 16 and iPadOS 16 as measured by devices that carried out transactions on the App Store.The stable version of iOS 16 was released in September of last year. Based on the data provided by Apple, iOS 16 is currently running on approximately 81 percent of all active iPhones, showing a notable increase from 72 percent in February. The statistics also reveal that around 13 percent of ...
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This HIDDEN iOS 16 system can stop you from using top iPhone features if you do this

iPhones are available across the world, but certain iOS features are limited to specific locations or regions only. The reason behind the unavailability of these iPhone features in certain regions can be many, however, in some cases, local regulations play an important role. For example, FaceTime isn't available in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). To deal with such a situation, Apple has started using a more advanced and up-to-date approach. According to 9to5Mac, Apple has reportedly been experimenting with a new hidden system in iOS 16 that uses location-based restrictions to limit certain features. So, if a you are in a certain location where something is like Face ID is forbidden, then your iPhone will not allow its use, depending on the law of the land.This new feature will precisel...
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Waiting for iOS 16.5 update? Prepare your iPhone THIS way for the download

It has been just over two weeks since the iOS 16.4 update was rolled out and iPhone enthusiasts are already looking forward to its next iteration, dubbed iOS 16.5. We may not have a release date for it yet, but we already know about some of the new features it is likely to bring for supported iPhones. The update will allow users to record their screen with a voice command to Siri, a separate sports tab on Apple News, and more. If you're waiting for the update as well, what you can do right now is set up your iPhone so that as soon as the update is out, you can instantly download it.Set up your iPhone for iOS 16.5 updateThe first thing you need to keep in mind is that iOS 16.5 update will be fairly big file size. So, you would need enough storage in your device to download the full file...
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iOS 17 to change your iPhone experience with these 3 BIG upgrades

As the Apple WWDC event draws near, excitement is mounting among iPhone enthusiasts for the upcoming announcement of iOS 17. With the iOS 16 release last year, lock screen customisation, sent message edit option, photo library sharing with your family, and other major upgrades helped enhance the user experience of iPhones. However, with some notable leaks and rumours emerging, expectations are high for the iOS 17 update.Initial reports suggested that iOS 17 would be a minor update without any significant additions. However, Apple analyst Mark Gurman now suggests that the upcoming release may include some 'nice to have' features. Excited? Here are some of the anticipated features for the upcoming iOS 17 update, which has been codenamed Dawn, that will change your iPhone experience. iOS ...
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Waiting for iOS 16.4 update? Know when Apple will release it to you

Apple has already released iOS 16.4 candidate version for testing to developers and now the company is all set for the final roll out of this next operating system update. Want to know when? Apple has not yet disclosed the exact date for rolling out the iOS 16.4 update. However, it is expected to be released to the public as soon as this week. This software update will bring several new features and changes to various iPhones, starting with iPhone 8 and all the newer models, including iPhone SE.Wondering how will you be able to download the iOS 16.4 update once released? In order to install the iOS 16.4 update, after it is released, you will have to go to your iPhone's Settings and then click on General. After this click on Software Update and do as directed on the screen of your devic...
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iOS 17 strategy changed! “Nice to have” features for iPhones expected

Apple has changed the strategy for the iOS 17 release in a major way! According to Mark Gurman's previous statements back in January 2023, the next iOS 17 update may not be as significant as previous iPhone updates, as the company is prioritizing its highly anticipated mixed-reality headset. Now in his latest "Power On" newsletter, Gurman says that Apple altered its approach to iOS 17 during the later stages of development by introducing a number of fresh features.“When Apple set out to develop iOS 17, the initial thinking was to call it a tuneup release — one focused more on fixing bugs and improving performance than adding new features (not unlike the approach the company took with Snow Leopard on Mac OS X back in 2009),” Mark Gurman mentioned. The aim was to avoid repetition of the ...
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This is what iOS 17 could look like! BIG leaks surface; Check expected features

iOS 16 was first announced at the Apple Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) in June 2022. With just a few months remaining for this year's WWDC event that will announce the iOS 17, the curiosity among the iPhone enthusiasts is at an all time high. With the iOS 16, we saw an emphasis on personalization, collaborative platforms and customized user experience. And now, there are some big leaks and rumors which reveal some likely features that we could see with the iOS 17 update. Check out the expected features for iOS 17 release.iOS 17 could bring some exciting new featuresLeaks around iOS 17 suggest that the upcoming iPhone OS update is likely to focus on refinement of existing features rather than adding a lot of new features. One such report by 9to5Google believes that the theme fo...
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iOS 16.4 second public beta released; brings page turn effect back to Apple Books

Apple has rolled out the second public beta of iOS 16.4 which will bring several new features to the iPhone. Though, as it is a beta release, only the people who are part of Apple's Beta Software Program will be able to use and test the features offered by iOS 16.4 second public beta release for the time being. If you have not yet checked it out, it can be known that the iOS 16.4 second public beta release brings the page turn effect back to Apple Books, new mentions of Apple Music Classical, and more."Beta 2 comes with a few changes and tweaks compared to the first test build of iOS 16.4. That includes the page turn effect coming back to Apple Books, 5G Standalone arriving for users in Japan on the Softbank network, new mentions of Apple Music Classical, and more," a report by 9to5Ma...
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Apple iOS 16 almost done and dusted, iOS 17 features surface online now

Apple's iOS 16.4 update is on the way and is expected to roll out next month for all iPhone users. This update will bring a range of new emojis, support for web push notifications, and Podcast app improvements. Well, now the latest report by MacRumors suggests that this month, Apple has increased its internal testing of iOS 16.5, which is expected to be one of the final significant updates before the announcement of iOS 17 at WWDC in June.Talking about iOS 17, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reported last week that he had not come across "anything especially game-changing" for the upcoming iPhone update. However, since the release is still months away, there may still be noteworthy features that have not yet been revealed. However, the MacRumors report managed to shed some light on the possib...