Undoubtedly, the ‘nightstand mode’ has been a game-changer for me.

It’s a testament to Apple’s commitment to enhancing the user experience in subtle yet meaningful ways."

Widgets and Live Voicemail

First up, we have interactive widgets.

iOS 17 new feature screenshots including Live Voicemail

iOS 17.Apple

Now, developers can put buttons, checkboxes, and so on into home-screen widgets.

Next, and this one is probably a biggie, we haveLive Voicemail.

When you get a call, don’t answer.

iPhone iOS 17 music in Standby Mode.

iPhone iOS 17 music in Standby Mode.Apple

Let it go to voicemail instead.

Live Voicemail will kick in and transcribe the caller’s message in real-time.

Speaking of listening to things, iOS 17 brings perhapsmy favorite new feature, Adaptive Audio.

Screenshot of an iPhone in Standby mode

iOS 17 Standby mode.Apple

It lets external sounds through in quiet environments and blocks them automatically when the surrounding sounds get loud.

I’ve been testing it for a week or so, and it works well.

“The Adaptive Audio feature in iOS 17 stands as a significant upgrade.

Autocorrect

Autocorrect is also much improved.

You confirm the suggestion with the space bar and keep typing.

It’s way better than the old way.

“I bang out really fast on my phone, and I do it a lot.

It’s my preferred way to send emails and to communicate with both my colleagues and my family.

Because of this, I’m really looking forward to the upgraded, customizable autocorrect features.

You’re going to love them.