The Apple iPhone is among the most popular smartphones worldwide. The high level of privacy and security, ease of use, and Apple’s ecosystem are some of the main reasons behind the phone’s appeal. Recently, Apple launched iOS 17, the latest version of its operating system (OS). With this new and upgraded OS, the latest iPhones have several advanced features and some great improvements to a few of the existing key features.

AirDrop
One of the signature features of the iPhone, AirDrop, got a new update with iOS 17. It allows iPhone users to share files with other nearby Apple devices wirelessly and in just a few seconds. While AirDrop already made file sharing a quick and seamless process, the new upgrade took the convenience a few steps further. Now, iPhone users do not need to manually select the device they need to transfer the file to. Instead, they can simply tap their device on the other iPhone’s screen, and their file will be shared.

NameDrop
Along with the AirDrop update, iOS 17 also introduced a new AirDrop-like feature called NameDrop. While AirDrop allows iPhone users to share files, NameDrop allows them to share contacts with each other by simply tapping iPhones.

Apple Maps
The navigation app for iPhones, called Apple Maps, also got a new update with the iOS 17. Earlier, Maps only allowed iPhone users to access live locations and use navigation with an active internet connection. But with this new update, users can now save an area of a map to their device. Once saved, they can then use a turn-by-turn navigation guide for that particular area, even when offline.

Visual Look Up
The iOS 17 has introduced an interesting feature that can quickly satisfy the curiosity of iPhone users. It is called Visual Look Up, and it allows users to search for information on specific visual elements of a picture or a video. For instance, if one comes across a new meal while watching a video, one can pause the video, and with the help of the feature find its recipe. Similarly, if one is curious about a particular object in their pictures, they can use this feature to find information about it online. Visual Look Up has been specially designed to easily identify common objects such as food items, plants, animals, and landmarks.

Interactive widgets
With a focus on improving users’ convenience, the interactive widgets feature is another upgrade that the new iPhones have received. For minor tasks and actions, users no longer need to open apps or wait for them to load once they have clicked on the widget. With this new feature, they can easily perform simple actions from a widget itself. For instance, the interactive widget for the music player allows users to play and pause music without having to open the app. Similarly, users can also control their living room lights, play podcasts, and check off items on their to-do lists right from the widgets. The Apple Podcasts widget got a small but interesting update, as it can now display different colors based on the theme of the podcast. For added convenience, these interactive widgets are not only available on the home screen but also on the lock screen and standby screen.

iMessage
Replying to messages has gotten easier with the new iPhone update. Now, users can select specific messages to send replies to by simply swiping right on that particular message bubble. Besides this, the iMessage app now even has a dedicated search bar with filters, which allows users to find specific messages easily without having to scroll through the conversations manually. Along with that, the iMessage app also has a feature that combines all the necessary media tools under a plus sign. This means that whether one needs to send pictures, videos, audio files, or location, all they need to do is tap on the plus sign and select the required app.

Diary
The Diary app is among the various new additions that iPhones received. It is designed to enable users to create personalized diary entries. Users can even add relevant photos, videos, and audio or music to the notes or journal entries that they create. This allows one to add a personal note to each of their diary entries to remember those memories better. This feature is also equipped with machine-learning tools that allow it to identify key details in pictures. Plus, this app ensures complete privacy, so only the user has access to their diary entries.

Top iPhone models and their cost

iPhone 15
One of the latest iPhone models, the iPhone 15 features a dual camera system and battery life with up to 20 hours of video playback. It costs around ARS 140,000.

iPhone 15 Plus
Among the latest iPhone models, this one features a 6.7-inch screen, dual camera system, and battery life with up to 26 hours of video playback. The iPhone costs around ARS 157,000.

iPhone 15 Pro and 15 Pro Max
The Pro version of the iPhone 15 features a Pro Camera System (with 3 camera lenses), battery life with up to 23 hours of video playback, and the new Action button. It can cost around ARS 175,000. The iPhone 15 Pro Max also comes with similar features but with a 6.7-inch display, as opposed to the iPhone 15 Pro’s 6.1-inch display. This model can cost around ARS 209,000.

Besides these latest options, one can also consider purchasing other different iPhone models from the 14 series, which have a starting price of ARS 140,000, or the iPhone 13 series with a starting price of ARS 120,000.