iOS 17 : The most noticeable new iPhone features are also the least noticeable.

iOS 17 is the newest generation of iPhone software, with a plethora of new features that ZDNET has fully covered.

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Here is a list of useful (and subtle) features to be aware of:

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Swipe to reply on iMessage

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Improved adaptive autocorrect

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Auto-removing one-time passcodes

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No more "Hi Siri" and longer conversations

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Leveler in the Camera app

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Live activities in StandBy Mode

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Offline maps in Apple Maps

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