Apple Unveils iOS 17 And iPadOS 17 At WWDC 2023: Introduces New 'Standby' Mode And More

At Apple Inc's AAPL Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) 2023 on Monday, Craig Federighi, Senior Vice President of Software Engineering, presented an array of new features for iOS 17 and iPadOS 17. These updates are set to transform user interactions and enhance the overall experience for iPhone and iPad users.

Federighi unveiled 'Standby,' a full-screen experience designed for the iPhone, which activates when the device is placed on its side while charging. "Standby is perfect for your nightstand, kitchen counter, or desk... It's easy to personalize... It also embraces the power of widgets, which are more glanceable than ever," he stated. Federighi pointed out that the system cleverly adapts to user behavior, presenting relevant information at the appropriate time.

Standby's key features include:

• An always-on display feature for iPhone 14 Pro.
• Personalized clock styles, along with photo displays.
• Interactive widgets including weather, home controls, and third-party widgets.
• Hands-free Siri with visually enriched results.

Federighi also revealed the new features of iOS 17, such as Siri activation by just saying "Siri," and the ability to execute back-to-back commands without repeating the activation phrase. The update also boasts improvements in offline map usage, a more refined people album, and big updates to the phone app.

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Transitioning to iPadOS 17, Federighi showcased new levels of personalization and utility. "Widgets were designed to quickly convey information at a glance. Now we've made widgets interactive, and I can take action directly in the widget without even opening an app," he said. With the introduction of interactive widgets, Federighi said that the home screen of iPad will become even more powerful.

The iPad lock screen can now be personalized with a range of wallpapers. Features of the new lock screen include:

• A space for adding widgets.
• Live activities tracking for various applications.
• Customizable time font, color, and weight.

Federighi also introduced the Health app to the iPad for the first time, "The health app has been designed to take advantage of the larger screen on iPad… Interactive charts make your health data come to life, letting you dive deeply into the details."

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