In the tech world, an update from Apple always makes a lot of waves. And this time, Apple can be said to have played a wave of "big chess" - more than a dozen functions were updated overnight! This not only made the fruit fans cheer, but also shook the entire technology circle. Let's take a closer look at these exciting new features and see how Apple is changing the world once again.
First of all, the most striking feature is undoubtedly the "eye tracking" feature. Imagine that you only need to use your eyes to control your phone and tablet, browse, gaze to swipe, select, go back and other operations. This new way of interaction undoubtedly brings great convenience to those with motor neurone disease or other movement disorders. Behind this technology, Apple's front-facing camera completes learning and training locally, tracking the user's eye movements in real time, realizing this revolutionary way of operation.
Let's take a look at the "Music Touch" feature. As the music moves to the beat, your iPhone activates the TAPTIC ENGINE to give you an immersive music experience like never before. Different instruments and tracks will achieve subtle vibration feedback, so you will feel like you are in the middle of the action. What's even more exciting is that Apple has opened up the API, and third-party music apps can also realize this magical function in the future.
In addition, Apple has also added a "voice shortcut" feature to Siri. You can add a custom voice to Siri to launch shortcuts to complete complex tasks. For example, enter the phrase "Hi Siri, take a quick screenshot", and Siri will quickly complete the screenshot for you as long as you say this sentence in the future. This feature is a huge boon for those who have speech impairments or can only make muffled sounds.
In addition to the above features, Apple has also introduced the "Vehicle Motion Alert" feature. When turned on, a dot trail will appear on the iPhone screen as the vehicle moves, which is a big lifesaver for people who are prone to motion sickness. It effectively reduces motion sickness caused by sensory illusions by simulating visual effects.
In terms of CarPlay, Apple has also made a major upgrade. The new CarPlay will add advanced features such as voice control, color filtering, and voice recognition. You can directly control the APP with your voice, and when there is an emergency such as a siren around you, it will also prompt on the screen in time, which greatly improves driving safety.
Of course, Apple's update is much more than that. For example, the "Stolen Device Protection" feature provides an extra layer of security in the event of a stolen iPhone, even if the thief knows your unlock code. That's because Apple has added a mechanism to enforce Face ID or Touch ID authentication, so thieves can't easily change your Apple ID password or turn off the Find My iPhone feature.
In terms of entertainment, Apple Music has also ushered in a major update. Apple has introduced the "Apple Music Co-Edit Playlist" feature, which allows you to invite friends to join together, add, delete or edit playlists together. At the same time, anyone can leave emojis on songs in a playlist, making music sharing more fun and interactive.
It's also worth mentioning that Apple is working with hotel chains, hotels and TV manufacturers to promote the use of AirPlay projection in hotel rooms. Imagine displaying an action barcode directly on a hotel's smart TV, and you can simply scan it with your iPhone camera to connect and play movies, photos, and music via AirPlay.
Finally, we can't ignore Apple's new advances in satellite communications. Expected to launch in 2024, iOS 17 adds Satellite Roadside Assistance, which will enable iPhone 14 and iPhone 15 models that support Satellite SOS Emergency Services. In case of emergency, this feature can undoubtedly provide users with timely and effective assistance.
Not only are the features of Apple's update numerous, but each one is extremely innovative and practical. From eye tracking to music haptics, from vocal shortcuts to vehicle motion alerts, to CarPlay upgrades and security features such as theft protection, Apple is constantly innovating to make it more convenient, safer, and more fun for users to live in technology. As a veteran global tech blogger, I have to say that Apple has really "made it big" this time!