Here's a quick rundown of several new iPhone features that Apple promised to deliver to customers with iOS 17, but booted into 2024.
These new iPhone features are coming with iOS 17 updates in 2024
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Check out Satechi’s new USB-C accessories for 8K HDMI video and 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
Satechi's USB-C to HDMI 2.1 cable and adapter let your Mac output 8K video, while the 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet adapter doubles your networking performance.
How to pause your Apple Music listening history when a specific Focus Mode is turned on
Learn how to pause Apple Music’s listening history during a specific Focus Mode on your iPhone, allowing you to enjoy music without impacting your recommendations.
How to change the alert sound for default notifications on your iPhone and iPad
Learn how to change the notification sound on your iPhone or iPad if the default alert tone is too quiet and you often miss important notices.
You no longer have to buy a whole new pair of AirPods Pro just to get a USB-C charging case
Apple has begun selling the USB-C version of the AirPods Pro charging case through its online store in the United States and other countries.
Collaborative Apple Music playlists are coming with iOS 17.3 in early 2024
The ability to collaborate on Apple Music playlists with other people who share your musical tastes was removed from iOS 17.2 but is back in the iOS 17.3 beta.
Apple expands Self Service Repair program to iPhone 15 and M2 Macs, launches a new diagnostic tool
Apple's Self Service Repair program is now available in more countries, and now includes the iPhone 15 family and M2-powered Mac computers.
Ugreen’s latest Nexode power bank has a massive 20000mAh capacity
The Nexode-branded Ugreen power bank can fast-charge a 16-inch MacBook Pro or an iPhone 15 from dead to fifty percent in about thirty minutes.
These are the most downloaded App Store apps and games of 2023
Apple has shared its charts for the most downloaded App Store games and apps of 2023, localized for more than 35 countries and regions.
iTunes Store sending users to Apple’s TV app to buy or rent movie and TV shows
The iTunes Store only sells music and ringtones now, with a splash screen telling folks to buy or rent movies and TV shows via the Apple TV app instead.
Apple allegedly offers to open up the iPhone’s NFC to rivals like PayPal in Europe
Opening up the iPhone's NFC system would allow Apple Pay rivals like PayPal and banks to create alternative mobile wallets on Apple devices.
iOS 17.2 has launched: Update your iPhone to get the Journal app and other perks
Update to iOS 17.2 to get Apple's journaling software and new features across system apps, including instant translation via the iPhone 15's Action button.