iOS 17 was revealed at WWDC this year, and it quickly came to light. It seems to fit nicely on the iPhone, but it caught the eye of even the most attentive of people. Many novelties were copied by Apple from Google and Android and have been known for several years. Find out what they are.
It's not unusual for Apple to come up with iOS news that's well-known in the Android world. Although they are different systems, at the end of the day they want to give the best to the users. With iOS 17, the scenario we've seen for years is back, with many new features except for those who have been using Android for several years.
Standby is an old acquaintance of the Google Pixel
One of the innovations introduced was Standby. This new mode appears when the iPhone is charging horizontally. Here you will see a larger clock and the widgets on it will help with a lot of additional information.
This supposed novelty is something we've had on Android for several years, especially on the Pixel. If we place it on the wireless charging base, a screen with images from Google Photos, a multimedia player, home automation controls and direct access to the Google Assistant will appear, among other things.
Apple Maps can also be used without the Internet
Another novelty appeared in Apple Maps and its use in more complex scenarios. We are talking about the ability to download maps of the regions we are going to visit, freeing the iPhone from accessing the Internet and making life easier for users.
Those who follow Android and Google services know that the search giant has supported the ability to download maps since 2012. This was the year that Apple Maps came to the iPhone. The way these two suggestions work offline is very similar.
Want to delete suggested words in iOS 17? This is nothing new
The iOS keyboard has also been a target of Apple's improvements, with many new features. One of the most noticed is the ability to correct the text of words offered by AutoCorrect. Simply click on that word to bring up the original text.
If iOS 17 users are now going to experience this behavior, the truth is that it is pretty standard on Android. Google Board has had this novelty for many years now, showing what a keyboard should be like and revealing it to everyone.
Hey Siri or just Siri? The best is only Google
One of the most talked about news is the change in the way Apple Assistant is called. The well-known Hey Siri word has been reduced, and now it is enough to use the word Siri and give a series of commands in a row, without the need for repetition or division into parts.
This is very useful, but a lot has already passed on Android. Ok Google since 2010 supports users to have a conversation with the Assistant and give it many requests without interruption or interruption.
Missed calls on Facetime, as you did before on Android
With iOS 17, Apple has given Facetime calling a few major additions. The most talked about is the ability to leave a message on missed calls, just like an auto answer.
This is a function that was already present in the extinct Google Duo since 2018. Google's previous video calling app allowed you to leave 30-second video messages if someone didn't answer a video call.
There are a lot of Android devices in Apple's new iOS 17
In fact, these are just the main and most obvious features of iOS 17 that Android users are already used to. There are more details to be discovered later that are obviously inspired by the Google system.
Even with this closeness and with these recurring features, iOS 17 is more system consolidation than weight news. These are there, but Apple still has a lot to show for stability and performance.
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