29 Dec 2023
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Apple has recently announced several new features and updates that are expected to be rolled out to users in the coming months. One of the most anticipated changes is the adoption of the RCS or rich communication services protocol for the iMessage app, which has features such as higher resolution photos and videos, audio messages, read receipts, improved group chats and encryption.
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Additionally, Apple is also adding AI-backed features to its next version of iOS, which are expected to improve how Siri and the Messages app answer questions and bring in capabilities like auto-complete sentences. These features recently added by Apple are the Stolen Device Protection which is designed to protect users if their is stolen and the password is known to the thief.
This feature is an opt-in feature that can be turned on by navigating to Face ID and Passcode in the Settings menu in iOS 17.3 Beta.
Apple has also started offering Roadside Assistance via Emergency SOS Satellite service to iPhone 14 and iPhone 15 users in the US. This life-saving feature allows users to contact roadside assistance company AAA even when they are outside of cellular and Wi-Fi coverage, potentially helping them in many uncomfortable situations. According to a report from Macrumors, Apple could now start offering the service in countries other than the US.
Lastly, Apple is planning to bring “highly controlled" sideloading to iOS in the first half of the next year, which could be a part of the company's efforts to meet the requirements set by the EU's Digital Markets Act. This will allow users to download and install apps outside of the App Store.
