7 cool AI features in iOS 17

Apple seems to be lagging behind with artificial intelligence, but during WWDC 2023 the company showed that it does a lot with this technology to make your life a lot easier. These are 7 cool AI features in iOS 17.

How Apple integrates AI features in iOS 17

The big tech companies are all working on artificial intelligence, mainly through chatbots such as ChatGPT and Bard. Apple seems to be aloof from that, because where is the Apple chatbot?

But at WWDC 2023, Apple showed that the company really takes artificial intelligence seriously and mainly uses the technology to make your life a lot easier. A lot of functions in iOS 17 use AI.

1. Live Voicemail

If you get a voicemail with iOS 17, you can see on the screen via text what the person on the other end of the line is saying. You can then decide to record at any time. This is possible using the Neural Engine, which makes this transcription happen locally on your iPhone.

2. Animated stickers

iOS 17 lets you go crazy with stickers. Special is that you can make stickers from live photos. Not only does artificial intelligence ensure that your iPhone already selects live photos that are suitable for an animated sticker, but the technology also ensures that the background is neatly concealed.

3. Better autocorrect

Autocorrect is getting a major upgrade. Under the hood, a language model is now used, similar to ChatGPT, for example, to predict the next word. If the keyboard knows what the next word is likely to be, it can better correct spelling errors as you type. The system also learns from the words you use, so it gets better and better.

4. Recognize pets

iOS 17 not only recognizes people in the photos you save, but Apple Photos can also distinguish between dogs and cats so that each pet automatically gets its own album.

5. Presenting during FaceTime

Apple uses its Neural Engine for more options during a FaceTime call, such as the option to give a presentation that puts your screen on screen while you stand head and shoulders in front of it. You can also show effects to show how you feel about something, such as balloons appearing around you.

6. Keep a diary

With iOS 17, Apple introduces the new Journal app, a diary to keep track of your favorite moments. Via artificial intelligence, Apple is already looking for different data that can belong to one moment. Think of photos, workouts and other activities on your iPhone.

7. Content warnings for photos

If you receive a photo with violence or nudity, iOS 17 will first give you a content warning. If you’re sure you want to see the content of the photo, just tap it. This works throughout the system, so not only in Messages, but also in WhatsApp, for example. Of course this only happens on your device itself, Apple does not see the images.

Bonus! A digital avatar

The Vision Pro creates a digital avatar of you, so you can talk to people through FaceTime and other apps while wearing the big glasses. Through artificial intelligence, this Persona moves realistically.

More announcements during WWDC 2023

During WWDC 2023, Apple announced new products at a rapid pace. The company is coming with new MacBooks and Macs and your iPhone will get a lot of new functions in iOS 17. Your AirPods will also be able to do more and watchOS 10 will change a lot for your Apple Watch. Do you want to stay informed? Then sign up for our newsletter.