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App -> General -> AirDrop</i></p><p id="254e">One of the new features in iOS 17 is a new way to share between iPhone devices. You can now tap the top of two iPhones together to activate a new feature called NameDrop or share files via the AirDrop share menu. You will want to toggle on the <b>Bringing Devices Together </b>option.</p><h2 id="bb2a">StandBy</h2><p id="93a0"><i>Settings App -> StandBy</i></p><p id="0dbb">There are quite a few options to select in this menu, but I would toggle ON the <b>Always On</b> and <b>Show Notifications</b> settings. This will allow you to continuously view the StandBy feature (with a compatible device with an always-on display) and the ability to view notifications that come through to your device when the StandBy feature is activated. For iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max and newer devices, there is also the option of Night Mode. Night mode shifts colors to red when a dark room is selected, making viewing your screen easier on your eyes. It’s a subtle yet important new feature brought to devices with always-on displays. For my iPhone 15 Pro Max, I toggled the Night Mode feature <b>ON</b>.</p><h2 id="a9d6">Siri Activation</h2><p id="8390"><i>Settings App -> Siri & Search Menu -> Listen for</i></p><p id="36f7">Now, in iOS 17, there are new ways to activate Siri. You can now say “Siri” vs. the traditional “Hey Siri” option we’ve used since Siri’s iOS introduction. There are now options to use both phrases as potential ways to activate Siri, or you can revert to the traditional “Hey Siri” activation method. I chose to use both simply because that makes it easier and less of a transition to when Apple eventually phases out the “Hey Siri” phrase.</p><h2 id="006a">Safari Face ID</h2><p id="59b3"><i>Settings App -> Safari</i></p><p id="8a99">Within the Safari menu, you’ll need to scroll down to the Privacy and Security section of this menu. Here, you will find the option to enable <b>Require Face ID to Unlock Private Browsing</b>. This will ensure that when you exit a private browsing session, to get back into

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that session, your phone will require your Face ID to be re-authenticated. This new setting makes private browsing truly private and is one of my favorite new Privacy settings within iOS 17.</p><h2 id="ada9">Apple Watch Ping</h2><p id="5dbe"><i>Settings App -> Control Center</i></p><p id="4555">For Apple Watch owners, there is now a new way to find your Apple Watch! You can now add an option to the control center menu that will ping your Apple Watch, enabling you a much easier way to locate it when lost.</p><h1 id="b12e">Messages App</h1><h2 id="dd03">Messages Menu</h2><p id="1a0b">The re-designed Messages app gives us a less cluttered view, especially above the keyboard area. There is now a plus (+) symbol to the left of the text entry area that can be used to access your app drawer for the Messages app. I have re-arranged this menu to include items I use more frequently than others. To do this, tap and drag your options where you want them. If you have an app or setting you favorite in the “More” section, drag it into the main menu and re-arrange it to where you’d like it.</p><h1 id="6697">Maps App</h1><h2 id="00ba">Offline Maps</h2><p id="c310">The Maps app introduces a new feature to iOS 17 called Offline Maps. This new feature will allow you to download map areas that you can use when not connected to data sources such as cellular or WiFi. For users like myself who spend a good amount of time in the mountains, this is a perfect feature as I can download specific map areas and still receive turn-by-turn directions and complete map information of that area. You can customize what areas you download and ensure that your offline maps use as little data as possible on your device.</p><p id="7e27">Of course, there is way more to iOS 17 than these new features and changes you need to make when first installing, so make sure to explore all that’s new in Apple’s latest OS for your iPhone!</p><figure id="1610"><img src="https://cdn-images-1.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:800/1*wmKUQQpgIT-MFbFaRVyhLQ.png"><figcaption></figcaption></figure></article></body>

iOS 17 Settings You NEED To Change Right Away

iOS 17 comes with a plethora of new features and changes to check out when updating to Apple’s latest OS, but there are ten settings you need to change right away, which will completely change your iOS experience.

Settings App

The following changes will require you to open up your Settings app. First, we are going over camera settings to make your photo and video-taking experience way more professional, no matter your device.

Photo Formats

Settings App -> Camera Menu -> Formats -> Pro Default

In this “Pro Default” menu, you’ll see three different options for HEIF Max, Pro Raw 12MP, and ProRaw Max (Up to 48MP). The best and most efficient setting for you to use is the ProRaw Max, as that will be most compatible when sharing with others or transferring your photos off your device and editing using programs such as Photoshop.

Leveler

Settings App -> Camera Menu -> Level (Turn On)

The level is a very handy new tool in iOS 17, giving users a visualized leveler in both photo and video modes. This will help users achieve more level content, ensuring that photo and video content is more professional and easier to use when editing or viewing the videos you take.

Optimized Battery Charging

Settings App -> Battery Menu -> Battery Health Menu -> Charging Optimization

Apple now allows you to customize how the optimized battery charging works within iOS. You are now offered an added option in the “80% Limit” setting. This new optimization mode reduces battery aging by only allowing your phone to charge past 80% when you need it. As for which setting you choose in this menu, it is entirely up to you as everyone’s workflow needs are different, which warrants varying selections.

AirDrop Sharing

Settings App -> General -> AirDrop

One of the new features in iOS 17 is a new way to share between iPhone devices. You can now tap the top of two iPhones together to activate a new feature called NameDrop or share files via the AirDrop share menu. You will want to toggle on the Bringing Devices Together option.

StandBy

Settings App -> StandBy

There are quite a few options to select in this menu, but I would toggle ON the Always On and Show Notifications settings. This will allow you to continuously view the StandBy feature (with a compatible device with an always-on display) and the ability to view notifications that come through to your device when the StandBy feature is activated. For iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max and newer devices, there is also the option of Night Mode. Night mode shifts colors to red when a dark room is selected, making viewing your screen easier on your eyes. It’s a subtle yet important new feature brought to devices with always-on displays. For my iPhone 15 Pro Max, I toggled the Night Mode feature ON.

Siri Activation

Settings App -> Siri & Search Menu -> Listen for

Now, in iOS 17, there are new ways to activate Siri. You can now say “Siri” vs. the traditional “Hey Siri” option we’ve used since Siri’s iOS introduction. There are now options to use both phrases as potential ways to activate Siri, or you can revert to the traditional “Hey Siri” activation method. I chose to use both simply because that makes it easier and less of a transition to when Apple eventually phases out the “Hey Siri” phrase.

Safari Face ID

Settings App -> Safari

Within the Safari menu, you’ll need to scroll down to the Privacy and Security section of this menu. Here, you will find the option to enable Require Face ID to Unlock Private Browsing. This will ensure that when you exit a private browsing session, to get back into that session, your phone will require your Face ID to be re-authenticated. This new setting makes private browsing truly private and is one of my favorite new Privacy settings within iOS 17.

Apple Watch Ping

Settings App -> Control Center

For Apple Watch owners, there is now a new way to find your Apple Watch! You can now add an option to the control center menu that will ping your Apple Watch, enabling you a much easier way to locate it when lost.

Messages App

Messages Menu

The re-designed Messages app gives us a less cluttered view, especially above the keyboard area. There is now a plus (+) symbol to the left of the text entry area that can be used to access your app drawer for the Messages app. I have re-arranged this menu to include items I use more frequently than others. To do this, tap and drag your options where you want them. If you have an app or setting you favorite in the “More” section, drag it into the main menu and re-arrange it to where you’d like it.

Maps App

Offline Maps

The Maps app introduces a new feature to iOS 17 called Offline Maps. This new feature will allow you to download map areas that you can use when not connected to data sources such as cellular or WiFi. For users like myself who spend a good amount of time in the mountains, this is a perfect feature as I can download specific map areas and still receive turn-by-turn directions and complete map information of that area. You can customize what areas you download and ensure that your offline maps use as little data as possible on your device.

Of course, there is way more to iOS 17 than these new features and changes you need to make when first installing, so make sure to explore all that’s new in Apple’s latest OS for your iPhone!