Apple recently released iOS 17 for iPhone and iPad with a bunch of new features, from customization of your lock screen, to a Fitness app for everyone. Here are 20 new iOS 17 features you might not know about.

Customize Your Lock Screen

iOS 17 lets you personalize your lock screen. You can change the font and color of the time and add widgets like weather or your activity rings to see important information quickly.

Focus Filters

Use Focus filters in apps like Calendar, Mail, and Messages to only show relevant content based on what you’re doing, like working or relaxing.

Undo Send in Messages

Sent a message too soon? You can now pull it back. Just press and hold the message and choose ‘Undo Send’ to take it back within 15 seconds.

Edit Sent Messages

If you made a typo, iOS 17 allows you to edit sent messages. Tap and hold the message and select ‘Edit’ to make your changes.

Shared Tab Groups in Safari

Share a group of tabs with friends or colleagues. Create a Tab Group in Safari, then use the share button to let others see and add to your collection of tabs.

Live Text in Videos

Like in photos, you can now interact with text in videos. Pause a video and tap on any text to copy it, look it up, and more.

Stage Manager on iPad

Organize your apps and windows automatically with Stage Manager, making multitasking smoother. This feature helps you focus on what you’re currently doing without distractions.

Handoff in FaceTime

Start a FaceTime call on one device and seamlessly transfer it to another nearby device without interruption.

Wi-Fi Password Viewing

Easily view saved Wi-Fi passwords. Go to Settings, tap Wi-Fi, select the network, and tap ‘Password’ to see or copy it.

Mail App Improvements

The Mail app now detects if you’ve forgotten an attachment in an email that mentions one and lets you add it before sending.

Safety Check for Personal Security

This feature helps you quickly reset all system privacy permissions and review which apps and people you’ve granted access to.

Duplicate Detection in Photos

The Photos app automatically identifies duplicate photos, helping you keep your library clean and organized.

Fitness App for All iPhone Users

The Fitness app is now available to all iPhone users, not just those with an Apple Watch, so you can track your fitness goals directly from your phone.

Passkeys in Safari

Passkeys are a more secure replacement for passwords that protect your accounts from phishing and hacking. Use them in Safari for easy and safe logins.

Interactive Widgets

Some widgets on your home screen are now interactive, allowing you to scroll through content without opening the app.

Spotlight Enhancements

Spotlight search is now more powerful, letting you find information inside your photos and videos, including text.

Dictation Improvements

Dictation now understands when you’re done talking and can automatically add commas, periods, and question marks as you speak.

Battery Percentage in Status Bar

The battery percentage is now shown in the status bar by default on all device models that support iOS 17, making it easier to keep track of your battery life.

Improved Maps

Apple Maps has been updated with more detailed city experiences, including better navigation and richer road details like turn lanes.

Contact Key Verification for Extra Security

Verify the keys used in encrypted messages with contacts for additional security, ensuring your conversations are private.